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Registration is now open to welcome volunteers from across Michigan and the Midwest to the 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which will be held June 14-19 at Blythefield Country Club.

In an effort to curb the spread of Zika virus disease in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC Foundation to educate the public on preventive steps to avoid Zika.

CVS Health has announced that it will expand access to the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone at the end of March at its CVS Pharmacy locations in eight new states.

Meijer has announced that it is investing more than $400 million in new and remodeled stores this year across its six-state footprint.

Cardinal Health has been named as one of the 2016 National Association for Female Executives Top Companies for Executive Women, which recognizes American corporations that have moved women into top executive positions and created a culture that fosters the careers of talented women.

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Rite Aid's first-ever Innovation Challenge has selected the Tri-Tip Walking Cane, an ergonomic walking cane, for development and sale.

The CVS Health Foundation has announced a $550,000 commitment to the Alzheimer's Association to support expanded provider education and diagnosis resources for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

McKesson has announced the launch of its new Drug Spend Intelligence tool, which provides the information needed to identify purchase trends, evaluate the impact of price fluctuations, and implement and track clinical initiatives.

CVS Health has announced that prescription drug trend for CVS Health pharmacy benefit management clients dropped dramatically to 5% in 2015 from a high of 11.8% in 2014.

Meijer has announced that it is changing the name of its LPGA tournament to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in an effort to focus on its cause of stocking local food pantries.

The Kroger Company has announced that Jay Cummins, president of the company's Smith's division, plans to retire after 44 years with the company.

Walgreens has made naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, available without a prescription in all of its Indiana pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.

As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens has made naloxone available without a prescription in all of its Ohio pharmacies.

McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy has announced the launch of the PATH Pro Post-Acute Therapeutics Formulary Management Program for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies.

Rite Aid has announced the nationwide availability of talking prescription devices, which will be provided at no cost to customers who are blind or who are visually impaired.

Publix Super Markets has extended the company's online social presence with fourth quarter soft launches to Pinterest and Instagram.

Throughout the month of February, Rite Aid associates across the country will recognize their local KidCents charities for participating in The Rite Aid Foundation's Big Heart Gives Challenge.

CVS Health is offering Meningitis B vaccines to people living in Santa Clara County, California, in response to confirmed cases of Meningitis B on the Santa Clara University campus.

Walgreens has announced the launch of a comprehensive new effort to combat drug abuse, introducing two programs that address key contributors to the crisis.

Walgreens is offering vaccinations that provide protection against Meningitis B at all of its pharmacies throughout the Santa Clara area.

AmerisourceBergen Corporation and Publix have announced a long-term agreement encompassing the distribution of branded, generic and over-the-counter health and pharmaceutical products.

For hospitals considering enrollment in the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Health Resources and Services Administration's recent Omnibus Guidance could have significant impact on plans and operations.

While flu activity remains relatively low across most of the United States, Walgreens Flu Index data is tracking increased flu activity in the South and Midwest regions.

Avella Specialty Pharmacy has announced that it is now the Specialty Pharmacy Service Provider for Value Drug Company, a wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals and health-related products.

Ralphs Grocery Company has announced that it is raising funds to support children's hospitals in Southern California.

CVS Health and Target Corporation have announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in the Charlotte, North Carolina market.

MedNetOne Health Solutions, a health care management organization offering infrastructure, clinical and technology services to independent physician practices and other independent care providers, has established a partnership with Michigan-based Sav-Mor Drug Stores.

In recognition of reaching 1 million Facebook fans on the social media site, Food Lion is donating 1 million meals to those in need.

The Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship is increasing its scholarship awards from $2,500 to $3,000 this year, giving Meijer team members and their children an opportunity to put even more money toward their college education.