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Walgreens invests in Shields Health Solutions

Walgreens invests in Shields Health Solutions

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Shields Health Solutions, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and Walgreens announced Wednesday that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement through which WCAS and Walgreens will make equity investments in Shields. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Rite Aid unveils new Rite Aid Photo website

Rite Aid unveils new Rite Aid Photo website

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid  announced Tuesday the launch of Rite Aid Photo, a new one-stop shop photo website designed to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience for all of their photographic needs.

Walgreens, Humana to expand senior programs

Walgreens, Humana to expand senior programs

Humana and Walgreens are expanding their existing senior-focused neighborhood health collaboration that brings together full service primary care, pharmacy, nutrition and wellness support and other services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Albertsons appoints Gardner, Nelsen to Group VP roles

Albertsons appoints Gardner, Nelsen to Group VP roles

Albertsons Cos. has named Jonathan Gardner group vice president of strategic sourcing. In this new position, Gardner will report to Evan Rainwater, senior vice president of strategic sourcing and manufacturing. Albertsons has also promoted David Nelsen to group vice president of manufacturing.

Rite Aid launches RediClinic Express

Rite Aid launches RediClinic Express

The Rite Aid Corporation has announced the launch of RediClinic Express, in partnership with InTouch Health, a leading telehealth company that offers health care providers solutions to efficiently deliver virtual care.

Albertsons ready with flu vaccine for 2019-2020 flu season

Albertsons ready with flu vaccine for 2019-2020 flu season

Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are alerting U.S. communities that all 1,700 plus locations across the U.S. are stocked with the flu vaccine and ready to immunize for the 2019-20 flu season. With flu season just around the corner, getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is the best way to

Walgreens to utilize Theatro’s AI technology

Walgreens to utilize Theatro’s AI technology

Theatro, pioneers of the world’s first voice-controlled mobile platform as a service for the hourly workforce,  announced this week that Walgreens will be  implementing Theatro’s enterprise-wide solution at all of its 9,560 stores, with the first 1,000 locations deployed in 2019.

WBA names new global chief communications officer

WBA names new global chief communications officer

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has appointed Aaron Radelet global chief communications officer and senior vice president at the company. He will be based at corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Ill. and oversee internal, external and divisional communications globally across the organization.

Walgreens launches WE Teachers program

Walgreens launches WE Teachers program

Just in time for back to school season, to support educators, Walgreens has launched WE Teachers – a nationwide initiative to support all teachers by providing access to free tools and resources.