After 40 years of serving people with HIV/AIDS, Nashville CARES is entering its next phase: Nashville CARES 2.0.
The nonprofit opened its Cares 360 Community Clinic in South Nashville at 633 Thompson Lane on Thursday, which what the nonprofit notes is the most comprehensive care it has ever offered under one roof.
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