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LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 12, 2026–<\/p>\n

As the City of Long Beach prepares to host its annual Pride Parade<\/a> and celebration this weekend, AIDS Healthcare Foundation<\/a> (AHF) is pleased to announce the dedication of its expanded AHF Wellness Center – Long Beach<\/a> with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set Friday, May 15th. The state-of-the-art facility\u2014relocated upstairs and separate from AHF\u2019s Healthcare Center, offers free and confidential STI and HIV testing, counseling, and access to resources like PrEP and PEP.<\/p>\n

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