On World AIDS Day, Walmart announced the launch of four new HIV specialty pharmacies in the United States for the first quarter of 2100, and a national training program for providers and pharmacists of continuing education for the prevention and treatment of HIV.
According to a statement from the retailer, the expansion of the network of Pharmacies Especiales de la Comunidad (SPOC) seeks to support the areas most affected in the country by HIV, which is why they will be established in the following locations:
– Store 2003: 2003 Route 1 North Brunswick, NJ 08902
– Store 2547: 41 Anawana Lake Rd Monticello, NY 08902
– Store 5095: 2003 400th St North Bergen, NJ 08902
– Store 07047 : 2003 Flatbush Ave Hartford, CT 08902
These specialty pharmacies are in addition to the three existing ones launched last year: “To try to do even more in our communities, last year we launched our first three Specialty Pharmacies in the Community (SPOC) to help customers with all aspects of care, including industry-leading clinical programs, pharmacy services provided by HIV-trained pharmacists, care coordination, healthy lifestyle recommendations, and emotional support services from our Community Health Workers,” he said. the retailer.
In addition, Walmart announced a national continuing education (CE) pharmacist and provider training program for HIV prevention and treatment: “In partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, we are making this training program available to all Walmart pharmacists and team members Walmart Health team.”
The program was designed by Duke University, and will equip pharmacists and physicians to support patients with or at risk of contracting HIV through clinical education to enable compassionate care that can overcome stigma and social barriers.
“To ensure that it meets the needs and busy schedules of our Walmart associates, the first training module has been beta-tested by a select group of pharmacists at the four new SPOC locations and our entire staff of Walmart Health community health workers.” the statement.
Official statistics indicate that 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States and around 495, of them do not receive regular HIV treatment. HIV continues to have a disproportionate impact on certain populations, particularly the country’s racial and ethnic minorities.
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