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Rite Aid pharmacies are providing measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations in 2 states that are seeing an increase in reported measles cases.

The Howard University College of Pharmacy was recently awarded an $85,899 grant to educate the region’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the dangers of opioid addiction and abuse.

A public awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the value of the pharmacist has entered its second phase following a successful first phase.

The weekly report is also available through an online, interactive map, which allows anyone to search and find information regarding the most current state of influenza in their community.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Walmart have announced a collaboration to offer VA-led telehealth services to reach underserved Veterans.

DarioHealth Corp., a leading global digital health company with mobile health and big data solutions, has announced that it has signed an agreement for the rollout of a Digital Diabetes Education and Rewards Program to Giant Eagle's consumers through the pharmacy's 214 locations.

Florajen Probiotics announces plans to expand consumer access by increasing product availability at Walgreens and Duane Reade stores nationwide.

Beginning in spring 2019, all Walgreens pharmacies that do not offer a safe medication disposal kiosk will stock a take home safe medication disposal kit in the pharmacy that will be available at no cost upon patient request.

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is launching a new public awareness campaign aimed at educating consumers about the invaluable contributions pharmacists make to their patients and to our nation’s health care system as a whole.

Walgreens and McLaren Health Care, a fully integrated regional health network, have entered into a strategic collaboration focused on health service and pharmacy offerings.

Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Michael, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.

Celebrating the expanded role of pharmacists across the nation, McKesson Corporation has kicked off an entire month of celebrations for American Pharmacists Month.

Pharmacies closed by Hurricane Florence are working to re-open, as customers are being directed to open stores, and some pharmacies are going even further to assist staff and customers as they recover from the storm's impact.

Walgreens announced it will acquire pharmacy patient prescription files and related pharmacy inventory of 185 Fred’s stores located across 10 Southeastern states.

New prescription label, and prescription overview program at CVS helps patients better understand the best time of day to take their prescribed medications.

Walgreens has introduced Find Care Now, a digital platform and marketplace that helps connect the company’s millions of mobile and online visitors to health care services at Walgreens stores and to a growing selection of recognized providers in the community.

During ThoughtSpot’s general session, Good Neighbor Pharmacy leaders unveiled how the company is evolving its solutions into a simple, tiered program structure.

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, today announced that prescription delivery is now available from CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.

On May 28, Walgreens is offering a Memorial Day 20% discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members, including the families of those who lost their lives in service to our country.

Walgreens is joining The Skin Cancer Foundation on the road this year in support of its Destination: Healthy Skin Program—a national effort to educate the public about the importance of effective sun protection for skin cancer prevention, and the importance of early detection.

CVS Health's Chief Medical Officer Troyen A. Brennan, MD, outlined how the combination of data-driven insights, and the convenience of community-based retail health care can provide a highly personalized health care experience that supports the primary care medical home, and can improve patient outcomes and lower costs.

Walgreens has introduced an online skincare analysis tool called SkinID to evaluate each customer’s skincare needs, and build a personalized, 3-step daily routine that will help banish breakouts.

The Walgreens Flu Index shows which populations are experiencing the highest incidences of influenza each week, based on Index methodology.

CVS Health is collaborating with Job Corps, the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults, to expand work-based learning, and externship opportunities for students studying to become pharmacy technicians.

CVS Health has introduced Transform Rheumatoid Arthritis Care to help the company's pharmacy benefit management clients better manage care and costs for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Walgreens has committed to a $200,000 donation to American Red Cross Hurricane Irma relief efforts and also is donating supplies of water and food to relief efforts in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

CVS Pharmacy and ProMedica announced today that CVS Pharmacy will acquire six of ProMedica’s outpatient pharmacy locations in Ohio.

CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation today announced a $125,000 donation in cash and in-kind product donations to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma.

Rite Aid Corporation has announced that President of Rite Aid Corporation and CEO of Rite Aid stores Ken Martindale, will leave Rite Aid, effective immediately, in order to assume a leadership position at another company. Rite Aid also announced it has promoted Bryan Everett, currently executive vice president in charge of store operations, to the newly created position of chief operating officer of Rite Aid stores.