October 19, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
![CVS looks to hire another 15,000 employees CVS looks to hire another 15,000 employees](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/01/cvs-pharmacy.png)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Monday that it plans to hire 15,000 employees over the next few months. These new and existing positions will help the company continue to respond to the needs of communities across the country during the fall and winter months when the incidences of COVID-19 and the flu are
October 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Larry Merlo, Walgreens
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![CVS, Walgreens to provide COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities CVS, Walgreens to provide COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2016/07/flu-shot_pharmacist_closeup.jpg)
WASHINGTON — CVS Health and Walgreens will work with the White House to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to long-term care facilities throughout the country when the vaccine becomes available, the two companies announced Friday. “Protecting the vulnerable has been the No. 1 priority of the Trump Administration’s response to COVID-19, and that commitment will continue through
October 5, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, CVS Health, Medicare Advantage plans
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![Aetna 2021 Medicare plans focus on total health and making care more affordable Aetna 2021 Medicare plans focus on total health and making care more affordable](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/08/CVS-Health-logo_glass-door_top.jpg)
HARTFORD, Conn. — Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced its 2021 Medicare offerings, featuring increased integration with CVS Health; expanded and differentiated Medicare Advantage plan options, including HMO and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan offerings in new states; new Aetna Medicare Eagle plans designed especially for Veterans; and the lowest premium standalone prescription drug plan product
October 5, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, flu shots, Shipt
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![Shipt offering free flu shots at CVS Pharmacy Shipt offering free flu shots at CVS Pharmacy](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/08/CVS-flu-shots-2.jpeg)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shipt, a leading same-day delivery service and marketplace, announced Monday it will offer all active shoppers free flu shots through their local CVS Pharmacy this year as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to CVS Health, it is even more essential for Americans to receive the flu shot
September 24, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, NACDS, The Buy Safe America Coalition, Walgreens
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![Leading personal care and beauty brands join coalition Leading personal care and beauty brands join coalition](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/09/bsac_logos_finals_bsac-logo_color-2.png)
WASHINGTON – The Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of retailers, consumer groups, and manufacturers who support efforts to combat organized retail crime and protect consumers and communities from the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods, announced on Thursday new members including leading personal care, cosmetics and beauty brands and industry associations. Walgreens, CVS
September 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, CVS Health, third annual Healthiest Communities rankings, U.S. News & World Report
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![U.S. News and Aetna Foundation release 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings U.S. News and Aetna Foundation release 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/08/aetna-feat.jpeg)
WASHINGTON – U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation, an independent, charitable and philanthropic affiliate of CVS Health, has released the third annual Healthiest Communities rankings. This year, the rankings are accompanied by new tools tracking COVID-19 data, as well as in-depth editorial analysis on relationships between COVID-19 and the social determinants
September 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 testing, CVS Health, Jon Roberts
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
![CVS to double COVID-19 drive-thru test sites CVS to double COVID-19 drive-thru test sites](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/09/cvs-health-covid-19-expanded-testing-drive-thru-test-pharmacist-hero-16x9-2-scaled.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said it plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus. The company also said it has administered three million COVID-19
September 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, David Casey
Leading Headlines, Retail News
![CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing in Ohio CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing in Ohio](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/05/CVS_Health.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced it will invest $13.7 million to help renovate 230 low-income housing units at the Rosewind apartments in Columbus, Ohio. These funds will also be used to make significant improvements to the local community center and support new community programs in the area. The investment kicks-off the company’s commitment of nearly $600 million over five years to address
September 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, Dr. Troyen Brennan
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![CVS offers COVID-19 testing for children 12 years and older CVS offers COVID-19 testing for children 12 years and older](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/10/CVS-Pharmacy-storefront_corner_top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its comprehensive effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing in order to help slow the spread of the virus, CVS Health announced Thursday that children age 12 years and older are now eligible for testing at the more than 2,000 test sites located at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru testing
September 9, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
American Lung Association, CVS Health, Laura Dern
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![CVS Health named presenting sponsor for American Lung Association event CVS Health named presenting sponsor for American Lung Association event](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2017/04/CVS-Health-logo_door_featured.jpg)
CHICAGO — The American Lung Association announced that CVS Health as the presenting sponsor for their first-ever livestream benefit, #Act4Impact, to be held on September 26, 2020. The sponsorship reflects a shared goal to protect the lung health of Americans, particularly those most affected in underserved communities. The livestream event, formally announced on August 11th, will shine a
August 31, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Benedict College, CVS Health, Dr. Garth Graham
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![Benedict College and CVS Health launch COVID-19 testing in Columbia, S.C. Benedict College and CVS Health launch COVID-19 testing in Columbia, S.C.](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/05/CVS_Health.jpg)
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benedict College and CVS Health announced the launch of rapid COVID-19 testing on the College’s Columbia campus. CVS Pharmacists and pharmacy employees will staff the testing operation, which will be available at no cost to patients. “I applaud Benedict College and CVS Health for partnering to increase much-needed COVID-19 testing in our community,” said Congressman
August 25, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, Bridges Health Partners (Bridges), CVS Health
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![Bridges Health Partners and Aetna extend value-based collaboration Bridges Health Partners and Aetna extend value-based collaboration](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/08/aetna-feat.jpeg)
WARRENDALE, Penn. — Bridges Health Partners (Bridges), a clinically integrated network, and Aetna, a CVS Health company, have entered into a value-based agreement for Aetna’s commercial employer groups in Western Pennsylvania. The agreement is designed to improve clinical outcomes, efficiency and cost of care for Aetna’s commercial employer groups cared for by Bridges providers. “Working
August 25, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, flu shots, Jon Roberts CVS Health, MinuteClinic
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![Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2019/02/CVS-hub_top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — With the ongoing health impacts of COVID-19 on local communities, CVS Health is reminding the public that it is more important than ever to stay current with vaccinations and other routine health care needs. The company announced Tuesday that flu shots are now available at the nearly 10,000 CVS Pharmacy and approximately
August 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 testing, CVS Health, Emmanuel Kolady
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![CVS expanding COVID-19 testing in Florida CVS expanding COVID-19 testing in Florida](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2019/02/CVS-hub_top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I — CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 testing program by deploying 77 additional test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Florida. The opening of these new test sites on Friday, August 21 add to the 221 locations previously opened in Florida. The 77 additional test sites opening across the state this week are among the