Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Screenings
available on select Thursdays in February at MinuteClinic locations nationwide
Customers
can also support life-saving cardiovascular research and education with a
donation at CVS Pharmacy or online
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As
part of its continued support of the American Heart Association's (AHA) Go Red for Women movement
during American Heart Month, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced it will be
offering no-cost "Know Your Numbers" heart health screenings at
MinuteClinic, the company's retail medical clinic, on select Thursdays in
February. MinuteClinic locations can be found inside select CVS Pharmacy and
Target stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
"Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure,
which puts people at increased risk for major health problems including heart
attack and stroke," said Lisa Bisaccia, Chief
Human Resources Officer, CVS Health, and national volunteer chair for Go Red for Women. "Partnering with world-class
organizations like the American Heart Association builds on our enterprise-wide
efforts to prevent and manage chronic conditions like heart disease."
Additionally, CVS Pharmacy customers will once again have an
opportunity to give the gift of heart health by making a $1, $3 or more donation
to the AHA at the register at their local CVS Pharmacy stores through February 22. The funds raised will be used for life-saving
cardiovascular research and education.
"I am thrilled to partner with CVS Health and the American
Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement this February!" said EMMY
Award-Winner and New York Times best-selling
author Susan Lucci, who is a national ambassador for the
AHA's Go Red for Women movement and is now teaming up with
CVS Health to raise awareness about women's heart health in February. "I
was so lucky to have narrowly missed a heart attack in 2018 and learned that
it's so important that women all over this country and world put themselves and
their health at the top of their to-do list. Awareness and education save
lives!"
"We know that nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be
prevented, yet most women don't know their personal health numbers that are
critical to determining one's risk," said Angela Patterson, DNP,
FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer, CVS MinuteClinic and
Vice President, CVS Health. "MinuteClinic provides an easy and convenient
way to get this important health data, during February and all year long."
Consumers can visit their local MinuteClinic on February 6, 13,
and 20 and receive a no-cost heart health preventive screening, supported by
TYLENOL, to learn the five key personal health numbers that can help them
determine their risk for heart disease: total cholesterol, HDL (good)
cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index.
MinuteClinic is a high-quality, convenient and affordable
destination for preventive care all year long. For chronic conditions such as
diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, all of which can be risk
factors for heart disease, MinuteClinic providers can screen, assess, treat and
monitor these conditions, and educate patients about potential life style
changes.
To receive a free screening, download the voucher, print a copy
and bring it with you to scan at the MinuteClinic registration kiosk.
Alternatively, you can use your mobile phone to show the voucher to the provider
after you register at the kiosk. The voucher can be found at www.cvshealth.com/gored.
About
CVS Health
CVS Health is the nation's premier health innovation company
helping people on their path to better health. Whether in one of its pharmacies
or through its health services and plans, CVS Health is pioneering a bold new
approach to total health by making quality care more affordable, accessible,
simple and seamless. CVS Health is community-based and locally focused,
engaging consumers with the care they need when and where they need it. The
Company has approximately 9,900 retail locations, approximately 1,100 walk-in
medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with more than 102 million
plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one
million patients per year and expanding specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health
also serves an estimated 38 million people through traditional, voluntary and
consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including
rapidly expanding Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone
Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company believes its innovative
health care model increases access to quality care, delivers better health
outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how
CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.
Media
Contacts
Erin Britt
401-770-9237
Erin.Britt@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9237
Erin.Britt@CVSHealth.com
Mary Gattuso
401-770-9811
Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9811
Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com
No comments:
Post a Comment