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Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS have partnered with community groups to provide testing and counseling from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 27 at 22 Chicago Walgreens locations, including six in the Austin area.
West Side residents can take action to protect their friends, family and neighbors from this sweeping problem that’s more deadly than gun violence and motor accidents.
It’s not too late to register for Sunday’s event at Grant Park.
Rapid test available June 5 at the Central Avenue and Lake Street Green line CTA stop.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is sponsoring the free event, which will take place from 9 to noon Saturday at Loretto Hospital.
West Siders can check their status the first and third Friday of the month; the next event will be Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Austin Wellness Center.
The Austin Planned Parenthood office, at 5937 W. Chicago Ave., is offering free testing.
Last week’s event brought residents and experts together to discuss treatments and intervention methods they hope could save lives.
A former Austin resident shares her story of being diagnosed in prison, an optional test now required by a new law, which she says saved her life.
Members focus on awareness and prevention education, and promote public services available to those living with the illness.