U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Again Assisting with Voucher Distribution DEERFIELD, Ill. & WASHINGTON, September 05, 2014 – For the fifth consecutive year, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) is offering more than $10 million worth of flu shot vouchers free to those without health insurance coverage and unable to afford a flu shot […]
DEERFIELD, Ill., August 19, 2014 – Following a second straight severe flu season in the U.S., and one which impacted younger adults in particular with increased hospitalizations, health officials are encouraging early vaccination to help protect against influenza this season. Flu shots are now available at all Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) pharmacies, Healthcare Clinics […]
Company plans for 13 new clinic locations by end of 2014 DEERFIELD, Ill., August 13, 2014 – Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (Nasdaq:WAG) today announced it is expanding its Healthcare Clinic retail locations with entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The company plans to bring 13 Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens locations to the Dallas Metroplex by the […]
Flu Shots Now Available at Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide Rite Aid’s Workplace Flu Shot Clinic and Voucher Programs Return Camp Hill, Pa. (August 12, 2014) – Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are now available at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. Customers can visit any Rite Aid pharmacy to receive a […]
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National Retail Federation Expects Combined Back-to-School and Back-to-College Spending to Reach $74.9 Billion Rite Aid Featuring Great Deals on Electronics and Schools Supplies, Which Are Expected to Top Shopping Lists CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 30, 2014) – The back-to-school season is fast approaching and with nearly 4,600 convenient locations nationwide, students can count on Rite […]
Current SEVP and CFO Frank Vitrano to Continue as Rite Aid Chief Administrative Officer Until His Retirement in September, 2015 CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 24, 2014) – Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced that Darren Karst, a highly experienced retail finance executive, is joining Rite Aid as executive vice president and chief financial officer, […]
Patient loyalty climbs significantly, as half of those who utilize clinics now make return visits DEERFIELD, Ill., July 17, 2014 – Retail clinics continue to play a growing and important role in health care delivery in the U.S., and a new research study from Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) shows patients are relying more on […]
As Number of Measles and Mumps Cases Increase Statewide, Rite Aid Pharmacists Stand Ready to Immunize Under Governor Kasich’s Emergency Order CAMP HILL, PA (June 30, 2014) – In response to the increasing number of measles and mumps cases and under Ohio Governor John Kasich’s emergency order, Rite Aid pharmacists across Ohio are now able […]
Walgreens Recognized for Second Consecutive Year for Promoting Healthy Work Environment and Lifestyles WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 – The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today honored Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) for the company’s ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy work environment and encouraging employees and […]