Together, Saving Lives..
NEW YORK - With more than five years of support from Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy (formerly Bioscrip), AID FOR AIDS (AFA) would like to take a moment to look back at what has been accomplished through this partnership and to express our deep gratitude. Accomplishments •In 2012, the HIV Medicine Recycling Program received over $7 million of donated medicine, of which 809 bottles valued at around $800,000 were collected through nine Community drop-off locations. •The AIDS Treatment Access Program (ATAP) then redistributed the donated medications to beneficiaries in over 40 countries, providing comprehensive treatment on a monthly basis for more than 370 people enrolled in the program. •AFA staff members conducted 490 HIV tests at Community’s Chelsea location in 2012. Of these, eight individuals tested positive and after becoming aware of their status were given support and referral services to begin treatment immediately. Due to the collaboration…
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