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March 4, 2013
CVS Caremark commits $15M to preventive health screenings in multicultural communities

CVS/pharmacy will sponsor more than 750 Project Health events in more than 10 cities, offering free health screenings to multicultural communities, the retail pharmacy chain said.

March 4, 2013
Reports: Doctors to serve as medical directors for two N.Y. MinuteClinic locations

A hospital system on Long Island in New York state has a partnership with CVS' MinuteClinic, according to published reports.

February 14, 2013
MinuteClinic, Greenville Hospital System form clinical affiliation

MinuteClinic and Greenville Hospital System — South Carolina's largest health system, with five medical campuses, outpatient and specialty centers and a large network of physician practices — have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to healthcare services in upstate South Carolina.

February 11, 2013
Agenda for upcoming 2013 Retail Clinician Education Congress now available

The agenda for the 2013 Retail Clinician Education Congress, which will be held in May in Las Vegas, is currently available, and those who register now can take advantage of a $99 registration fee.

February 11, 2013
AHRQ contest winners announced

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has announced the winners of a competition it sponsored to increase awareness and use of evidence-based healthcare tools in retail health settings, the government agency said.

February 4, 2013
NACDS, NCPA urge expanded role for pharmacists in new healthcare models

Pharmacy groups are advocating that Congress expand the role of pharmacists in new healthcare delivery models.

February 4, 2013
Nebraska medication-management research study gets NACDS Foundation grant

A university research project to look at the potential effects on patient health of incorporating medication management strategies into existing care teams has won a grant from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' philanthropic arm.

January 30, 2013
Take Care Health collaborates with Indiana health system on better patient care

Walgreens' subsidiary Take Care Health Systems announced a clinical collaboration with Indianapolis-based Community Health Network that will facilitate more coordinated healthcare services and improve patient access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care throughout central Indiana.

January 25, 2013
Ohio Northern University pharmacy students sponsor medication adherence events

Students at an Ohio pharmacy school are taking part in a nationwide effort to boost medication adherence.

January 24, 2013
Disease from Down Under: New Australian norovirus strain responsible for most outbreaks in U.S., CDC says

A new strain of norovirus from Australia accounts for more than half of outbreaks around the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

January 24, 2013
Minn. flu deaths more than double over last year

The number of people who have died from flu in Minnesota is 75, more than double what it was last year, according to the state health department and published reports.

January 24, 2013
MinuteClinic, Barnabas Health in New Jersey ink clinical collaboration

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic and Barnabas Health in New Jersey have signed a clinical collaboration to enhance access to healthcare services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

January 15, 2013
Six for 2013

Rather than take off for the holidays, the editors of Drug Store News took a look at the year ahead and the trends, issues and headlines that will makes the news in 2013.

January 10, 2013
Study: Misconceptions about antibiotics linked to poor health literacy levels in Latino population

A recent study found that poor heath literacy among Latino parents is associated with incorrect beliefs on the proper use of antibiotics, particularly for upper respiratory infections, which can lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance.

January 10, 2013
Walmart, Sam's Club launch new contact lens program for 2013

Walmart and Sam's Club are introducing a new contact lens program for 2013, the retailers said Thursday.

January 9, 2013
Survey: Demand, salaries on the rise for advanced practice clinicians

A movement toward a more team-based, coordinated approach to patient care has helped drive increased demand for advance practice clinicians, as well as an increase in salaries for this group, according to findings of a recently released survey.

January 8, 2013
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds usage of retail health clinics, worksite clinics on rise

The use of retail-based health clinics and worksite facilities has increased in recent years, thanks in large part to a combination of quality, accessibility and affordability, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.

January 8, 2013
Walgreens opens comprehensive worksite health center at BMW Manufacturing's U.S. campus

Walgreens and BMW Manufacturing on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of a comprehensive worksite health center on the BMW campus in Spartanburg, S.C.

January 3, 2013
CVS Caremark-sponsored research examines impact of social support network on Rx adherence

A patient’s social support network has been associated with improved outcomes and healthier behaviors and now new research sponsored by CVS Caremark has found that practical social support is associated with improved medication adherence.

December 28, 2012
CDC: Influenza-like illness rates reaching 4.2% nationwide

The incidence of influenza continued on an upward trajectory heading into the Christmas holiday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

December 17, 2012
NYT board: Pharmacists, retail clinics, NPs can address gaps in care

What pharmacy lobbying groups and Drug Store News have been saying for a while has reached the mainstream.

December 12, 2012
Teva granted global license to experimental pain drug

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is licensing an experimental pain drug to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a deal worth up to $376 million, the companies said.

December 6, 2012
AthenaHealth recruiting retail clinic/urgent care-specific director of client development

The Enterprise division manages the largest and most dynamic clients at AthenaHealth.

December 4, 2012
CVS/pharmacy, MinuteClinic promoting importance of flu shots

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are reminding families during National Influenza Vaccination Week about the importance of receiving their flu vaccinations, and are partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the NFL Retired Players Association to increase awareness about the benefits of annual flu vaccination.

November 30, 2012
RediClinic kicks off Weigh Forward holiday promotion

RediClinic — which currently operates 30 clinics inside H-E-B grocery stores in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Texas — is encouraging patients to get healthy and lose weight by enrolling in its Weigh Forward weight management program.

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