Buddies of N.J. Extends Health Opportunities for Those Affected by HIV/AIDS

HACKENSACK, NJ – June 13, 2017 – Buddies of N.J. will be partnering with Walgreens for three consecutive days so to benefit its community and offer free HIV testing services. This nonprofit's aim is based in northern New Jersey, and benefits those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The event will be held on June 27th through the 29th from 3:00-7:00pm at the Walgreens Pharmacy located on 100 Broadway in Elmwood Park. Welcome to all, Buddies’ services will benefit the general health of many locals. The testing will be in the form of a walk-up, and does not require payment or a previous appointment.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone should be tested a minimum of one time between the ages of 13 and 64. The CDC also notes that individuals should consider getting tested numerous times throughout their lives. The upcoming Walgreens clinic encourages individuals of all communities, genders, and sexualities to utilize the upcoming testing services hosted by Buddies.

With a hope to provide “Service, Education, Resources, and Care to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS,” free HIV testing is just one of the many opportunities that Buddies of N.J. provides. This nonprofit is an organization whose primary goal is to implement resources and other forms of care to benefit those that battle HIV and AIDS. Some of the additional resources that Buddies provides include counseling, clinics, case management, housing, medical services, support groups, and more. Intending to maximize the amount of individuals that they reach, Buddies prioritizes the relationships they share with other local resources, such as the Elmwood Park Walgreens.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming HIV testing services, please contact Ashley Catala at Ashley@buddies.org. For more information about upcoming Buddies of N.J. services, please visit http://www.njbuddies.org/, or contact Mark Anderson at mark@buddies.org, to learn about upcoming clinics, local opportunities, and resources regarding HIV/AIDS.