Science Talk: Community Pharmacies Are Effective Locations for Rapid HIV Testing (VIDEO)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Dr. Yvette Calderon has found that community-based pharmacies can be effective locations for offering rapid HIV testing, diagnosing HIV, and connecting those who test positive with medical care quickly. The paper was published online Aug. 8, 2013, in AIDS Patient Care and STDs. Dr. Calderon is professor of clinical, emergency medicine and associate dean for the office of diversity enhancement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and adult urgent care director at Jacobi Medical Center.

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