BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Walmart announced the expansion of its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia, just ahead of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. These screenings are part of Walmart’s continued effort to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and convenient, following the HIV screening pilot at two Walmart pharmacies in Virginia last year. Screenings at all 20 locations are free to patients as part of a continued pilot expansion that runs through Sept. 27.
This testing is all provided within Walmart’s SPOCs, which help patients with aspects of care, including industry-leading clinical programs, HIV-trained pharmacists performing at the top of their license, custom-care coordination and healthy lifestyle recommendations. Continuing our commitment to holistic care, Walmart’s specialty pharmacists can help you manage your medications, find emotional support, and navigate insurance options. They make treatment easier, more convenient and discreet for HIV patients to manage their healthcare needs, focused on each individual patient.
“We remain on a dedicated journey to broaden access to HIV care while also doing our part to reduce the stigma associated with HIV,” said Kevin Host, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at Walmart. “Our newest HIV Point-of-Care Screening locations are led by pharmacists who are uniquely positioned to support those who are undiagnosed and experiencing symptoms during a time of uncertainty.”
During the HIV Point-of-Care Screening, an HIV test will be administered by a Walmart pharmacist, and while the test is running, the pharmacist will discuss other preventative measures like STI tests, contraceptive use, the need for a pregnancy test, medication that can treat or prevent the spread of HIV, vaccines a patient may need and more. The test is a simple blood sample, gathered through a finger prick and takes less than 30 minutes to return results.
A list of locations in Virginia that are offering HIV Point-of-Care Screenings include:
- Store #1631 – 1900 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
- Store #7032 – 5001 Nine Mile Rd., Henrico, VA 23223
- Store #1759 – 6819 Walton Ln., Gloucester, VA 23061
- Store #3644 – 201 Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Store #1688 – 657 Phoenix Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- Store #2529 – 2021 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Store #1811 – 1170 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502
- Store #5253 – 632 Grassfield Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Store #2808 – 12200 Chattanooga Plz., Midlothian, VA 23112
- Store #2821 – 2410 Sheila Ln., Richmond, VA 23225
The tests administered in the HIV Point-of-Care Screenings are not diagnoses and in the event of a positive result Walmart pharmacists will help patients work with their primary care physicians or the Department of Health to order a confirmatory test. To find more information on Walmart’s HIV Point-of-Care Screenings and SPOCs or make an appointment, visit our dedicated page here.
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