April 4, 2022 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccines, Medicare, Rite Aid
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PHILADELPHIA — Beginning Monday, people with Medicare Part B can visit any Rite Aid location and receive up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests every month at no cost. Heyward Donigan As part of the Medicare COVID-19 Over-the-Counter Test Initiative, people covered by Medicare Part B can bring their red, white, and blue Medicare card to any
November 4, 2021 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., CDC, COVID-19 vaccines
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BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos., in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is pledging to support the nationwide effort to vaccinate children for COVID-19 through school clinics, following the FDA recommendation of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11-years-old, the company said Thursday. As one
August 31, 2021 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., COVID-19 vaccines, flu vaccines, Omer Gajial
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BOISE, ID — Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are ready for flu season with a supply of flu and COVID-19 vaccines, the company said on Tuesday, noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as one of the best ways to stay healthy and minimize the strain on our
August 9, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, Meijer, Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes, vaccinations, vaccine
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As an increasing number of colleges and universities set COVID-19 vaccination mandates for their students, faculty and staff for the fall semester, Meijer announced Monday that it will provide college students with a $10 coupon off any purchase when they complete the vaccination process at a Meijer store. “Returning to campus is a
May 11, 2021 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., COVID-19 vaccines, walk-in
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BOISE, Idaho — COVID-19 vaccines are now available on a walk-in basis at Albertsons Cos. pharmacies nationwide, the company announced Tuesday. Albertsons Cos. has pharmacies at its Safeway, Vons, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen and Carrs chains. “We are committed to offering convenient and easy to access vaccination
May 4, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccines, Sam's Club, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart and Sam’s Club said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are now available to customers and associates in all of their more than 5,100 pharmacy locations nationwide. The vaccines are being offered via both walk-up and pre-scheduled appointments, and the company said it is rolling out new programs designed to address vaccine hesitancy.
March 31, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccines, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, video
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released new video ads urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The ads, released in English and in Spanish, emphasized pharmacies’ unique ability to fairly and efficiently turn vaccine doses into vaccination appointments. The 30-second ad – “It’s Time” – promotes COVID-19 vaccines as
February 9, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccines, Uber, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Uber have entered into an agreement to help drive equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines among underserved communities. Uber and Walgreens said they will combine their expertise to address common barriers to health equity including education, access and technology. “By combining Walgreens deep experience in community care with Uber’s transportation technology and
February 3, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccination program, COVID-19 vaccines, Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination partners on Tuesday, and Hy-Vee has been named a national partner in both Iowa and South Dakota. The program is a collaboration between the federal government and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks
January 5, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccines, ShopRite pharmacies
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KEASBEY, N.J. – ShopRite said that 39 of its pharmacies in New Jersey are set to administer COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers as part of a partnership with the state of New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ShopRite pharmacies are following