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Walgreens offers free HIV testing and info on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Free HIV Tests at Walgreens in Over 260 Cities! Here’s How to Find One Near You

Tests and PrEP info are available Thursday, June 27, which marks National HIV Testing Day.

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But the presidential hopeful gets some criticism from a prominent AIDS activist: “Your plan is a great start but missed the bullseye.”
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The football star has struggled with intense headaches since age 9 and encourages men similarly affected to talk about their pain.

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The Milwaukee campaign aims to reduce HIV rates among people of color.

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“SNL” alum and cancer survivor Vanessa Bayer has written a book with lessons for kids—and adults.
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The “I Will Survive” songstress says she thought she was going to die.

National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

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New initiative will help health care providers navigate the process of submitting expanded access requests.

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