Walgreens rolls out cancer care program
Walgreens has launched a new program called Feel More Like You, developed to help people living with cancer and their caregivers manage the potential physical changes associated with cancer treatment.
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Good Idea Water takes a healthy approach to diabetes
Sweden-based Aventure AB with its U.S. subsidiary Good Idea Inc. have taken an entirely new approach to healthy eating.
Rite Aid Foundation donates $150,000 to wildfire relief efforts
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $150,000 donation that will be distributed across several California relief organizations assisting the families, evacuees and firefighters impacted by the deadly Camp, Woolsey and Hill wildfires.
Beth Sweetman joins Hallmark as SVP, human resources
Beth Sweetman has joined Hallmark as a corporate officer and will serve as senior vice president of human resources.
CVS a big winner at CHPA annual gala
CVS Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Bayer Consumer Health + BrightGuard were the big winners Tuesday evening at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
Study: Shoppers more likely to give food gifts for the holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like food gifting season. Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates 54% of those who purchased food gifts for others in the last 12 months have done so for the winter holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
L’Oréal Paris focuses on the hottest looks for the holiday season
From glossy locks to statement-making makeup, L’Oréal Paris shares all the tips needed so women can recreate the same beauty looks at-home for the upcoming holiday season and beyond. Healthy Hair Healthy, shiny hair swept the red carpet at the music awards show in Las Vegas last night.
ADA launches “Everyday Reality” diabetes campaign
This November, in recognition of American Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) aims to create urgency about diabetes, help educate others, break down stereotypes, and to correct myths and misunderstandings surrounding the disease.
Nestlé Waters signs agreement with recycled PET supplier CarbonLITE
Nestlé Waters North America announced today that it has signed a significant agreement with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLITE, and that CarbonLITE will expand its U.S. operations by building a third facility in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania.
Bartells continues holiday tradition with Salvation Army donation drive
Over the past 16 years, in partnership with The Salvation Army and two local radio stations, Bartell Drugs has hosted Toy N’ Joy, a program designed to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children during the holidays.
PQA to partner with NHC and NQF on new initiative
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has launched a collaborative initiative to create a rubric for assessing the patient-centeredness of quality measure development and implementation.
Walmart sees strong sales for Q3
Walmart announced on Thursday that the company had a net income of $1.71 billion, or 58 cents a share, in its third quarter on revenue of $124.89 billion.
CVS applauds FDA restricting flavored tobacco products
CVS Health, the nation’s first and only national pharmacy chain to have eliminated the sale of tobacco products from its retail stores, today announced its support for the U.S.
Vestar Capital Partners to lead new investment in IRI
New Mountain Capital and Vestar Capital Partners today announced the signing of a definitive agreement through which Vestar will lead a new investment in Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). IRI has been a New Mountain portfolio company since 2011.
CHPA welcomes new board members
New members of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) board of directors were elected at the association’s fall meeting, held November 14, in New York City. Gary Downing, chief executive officer, Clarion Brands, continues serving as CHPA’s board chairman.
CVS Health offers pharmacy training program in Philadelphia
In its continuing commitment to expand work-based learning and externship opportunities for students, CVS Health has announced a new collaboration with Philadelphia Job Corps, Philadelphia Works and Philadelphia Youth Network to deliver a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program for pharmacy te