As part of its efforts to accelerate the end of AIDS, Walmart Inc. is launching four new HIV-focused specialty pharmacies, two of which will be located in New Jersey.
The first Northeast store is set to open on January 13 at Walmart’s newly renovated North Bergen Supercenter. A North Brunswick store will follow in the first quarter of 2023.
Last year, Walmart reached out to customers across all aspects of care, including clinical programs, pharmacy services delivered by HIV-trained professionals, enhanced care coordination, healthy lifestyle recommendations, and emotional support services. Launched the community’s first three specialty pharmacies as a way to support
After successfully piloting two stores in Georgia and one in Florida, Walmart has announced plans to expand its SPOC network to help other regions most affected by HIV.
In addition to North Bergen and North Brunswick, Walmart is adding HIV-focused SPOCs in Monticello, New York and Hartford, Connecticut.
In an update last month on the progress of the initiative, Walmart Health & Wellness Senior Vice President Kevin Host said: Every day we hear stories of the care pharmacists take to understand their patients’ needs and support them through their HIV journey…and we are the ones who focus on this important patient population. is not alone in his SPOC team. We have also heard from Walmart pharmacists across the country that additional training and certification is needed to support communities facing this outbreak. ”
Walmart Launches Nationwide HIV Prevention + Treatment Continuing Education Pharmacist and Healthcare Provider Training Program.In partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the retailer is making this program available to all Walmart pharmacists and Walmart Health team members.
In addition, Walmart is launching a nationwide HIV Prevention + Treatment Continuing Education Pharmacist and Healthcare Worker Training Program. In partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the retailer is making this program available to all Walmart pharmacists and Walmart Health team members.
“Designed by Duke University, this program enables pharmacists and clinicians to support patients living with or at risk of HIV through clinically and culturally relevant education, and to combat stigma and society.” It enables compassionate care that can overcome social barriers,” said the host.
Walmart, America’s largest retailer, is a founding member of America’s Business Action to End HIV, a coalition of companies formed to advance public-private partnerships to eradicate HIV in the United States by 2030. There is also.
According to the Coalition, about half of the 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States have regular not receiving proper treatment.
Host said: With over 4,600 pharmacies across the U.S. and 90% of U.S. popular pharmacies within 10 miles of Walmart, he has the opportunity to reach people who would otherwise be inaccessible or looking for HIV care. there is. ”
The event in North Bergen is part of events celebrating the store’s grand reopening, highlighting improvements designed to make shopping easier and more enjoyable for customers.
The two-day festival features product tastings, cooking demonstrations, DJ entertainment, 360 photo books, and local food trucks.
We also offer free, confidential HIV screenings from the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation and local charities such as the National Kidney Foundation, Hispanic Reformed Church, Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, North Hudson Area Fire and Rescue Corps, North Bergen Police Department, and Koenig Childhood Cancer. will also be awarded. Foundation and Hoboken Family Foundation, Ink.
The event is part of Walmart Wellness, an ongoing initiative that offers customers free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure screenings, as well as affordable vaccinations for COVID-19, flu, tetanus, hepatitis, HPV and more. It also matches the date.
More than 46,000 Walmart dispensaries nationwide, including retailers in New Jersey, will host Walmart Wellness Day events on January 14th from 10am to 2pm. Click here to find participating locations.
Additionally, select stores will offer giveaways and demonstrations of nutrition, lifestyle and wellness products.
