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ACQC to Host Feb. 22nd Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Officially Launch Wellness Center for STD Screenings and Treatment
[February 21, 2017]

ACQC to Host Feb. 22nd Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Officially Launch Wellness Center for STD Screenings and Treatment


AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 22nd from 2-4 p.m. at the Wellness Center's headquarters located at 89-74 162nd St. 7th floor, Jamaica, NY to officially open the doors of its AHF Wellness Center that will provide walk-in STD screenings and treatment. ACQC joined forces with AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) in February 2015 to expand its capacity to provide critical lifesaving services to those affected by HIV/AIDS throughout the borough of Queens-where the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is extremely high in New York City.

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WHAT: ACQC's ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its AHF Wellness Center
 
WHEN:

Wednesday, FEBRUARY 22nd 2017-2:00 - 4 PM

 
WHERE:

89-74 162nd St. 7th floor

Jamaica, NY 11432
 
Light food and refreshments will be served.
 

For almost 30 years and as the only AIDS Community Service Provider in the borough of Queens, ACQC provides critical services and advocacy for HIV-positive individuals. ACQC has served over 8,000 HIV-positive clients, and 30,000 community residents in five locations throughout the borough. AHF is a global organization that provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 696,000 people in 36 countries. It is also the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the United States.

About ACQC

The AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC) is the largest provider of HIV/AIDS services in the borough of Queens, serving over 8,000 HIV+ clients, and 30,000 community residents in five sites throughout the borough. Our services include case management, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, health education and prevention services, housing services, legal services, a licensed mental health clinic, and a food pantry program. Our services are provided at no charge to our clients.

About AHF

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to more than 696,000 individuals in 36 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Additional information is available at www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook (News - Alert): www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) & Instagram: @AIDSHealthcare


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