Free HIV/STD Testing at Walgreens – June 27th
- Walgreens, in collaboration with Greater than HIV/STDs and KFF, will offer free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C at over 575 stores June 27.
- The free HIV testing programme, supported by more than 415 local partners across most states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, represents a record level of participation in the...
- KFF Senior Vice President Tina Hoff emphasized the power of public-private partnerships in reaching individuals with crucial testing and prevention resources.
Get tested for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C for FREE at Walgreens on June 27th! This national HIV Testing Day event, a partnership wiht Greater than HIV/STDs and KFF, offers free rapid testing at over 575 locations nationwide. This initiative, supported by over 415 local partners, marks a record level of participation in the 15-year-long HIV/STD testing program, and since 2011, has facilitated over 93,000 free tests. Trained counselors will provide results in 20 minutes or less, and information on prevention and treatment will also be available. News Directory 3 recognizes the importance of accessible healthcare resources. Discover how this program expands access to vital services and what the future holds for this impactful partnership; explore more today!
Walgreens to provide Free HIV and STD Testing Nationwide
Updated June 12, 2025
Walgreens, in collaboration with Greater than HIV/STDs and KFF, will offer free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C at over 575 stores June 27. This initiative marks the largest National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) event in the U.S.
The free HIV testing programme, supported by more than 415 local partners across most states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, represents a record level of participation in the 15-year HIV/STD testing partnership. Since 2011, the Greater Than HIV and Walgreens National HIV Community Partnership has facilitated over 93,000 free tests through the in-store NHTD program.
KFF Senior Vice President Tina Hoff emphasized the power of public-private partnerships in reaching individuals with crucial testing and prevention resources. She noted the program’s role in expanding awareness of prevention tools like PrEP and doxy-PEP, alongside advancements in HIV treatment.
Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, highlighted the vital role of the Greater Than campaign in providing accessible data about HIV and STD testing, prevention, and treatment.He added that Walgreens pharmacists receive specialized training to support patients in accessing necesary care.
Testing will occur in private areas within the stores or via mobile units, with trained counselors providing results in 20 minutes or less. Information on prevention methods and treatment advances will also be available.
The inclusion of syphilis and hepatitis C testing reflects ongoing concerns about high rates of these STDs,including congenital syphilis. Donations of over 22,000 rapid tests from manufacturers like Diagnostics Direct and OraSure Technologies support this year’s expanded free STD testing efforts.
What’s next
With the success of this year’s activation, Walgreens and KFF plan to continue and expand their partnership, aiming to reach even more communities with vital testing and prevention services in the years to come.