September 9, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, COVID-19, flu shots, Kroger Health
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health announced on Wednesday a comprehensive flu shot program, designed to help Americans get their recommended vaccines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The program includes touchless in-store appointments and drive-thru vaccinations at community Flu Shot Centers across the country – both of which can be booked online. Kroger Health will also provide on-site flu
July 6, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Colleen Lindholz, COVID-19, Kroger Health
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Videos
Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Co.’s health care business, talks about the company’s response to COVID-19, the evolution of community pharmacy, the link between health and nutrition, and the move toward value-based care.
July 1, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health, Kroger Health's COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit. The testing solution combines the safety and convenience of at-home sample collection with the expert guidance of a telehealth consultation to help improve the quality of the collection process.
May 27, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, Meijer president and chief executive officer Rick Keyes, NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS announced on Wednesday that Rick Keyes, president and CEO, Meijer, Inc., will serve as NACDS chairman, effective June 1. Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health, The Kroger Co., will perform duties of the NACDS vice chair, in addition to her role as treasurer. Keyes assumes the chairmanship, per the NACDS bylaws, following the transition
April 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, Gravity Diagnostics, Kroger
Leading Headlines, Retail News
COVINGTON, Ky. — Gravity Diagnostics, a privately held CLIA laboratory headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, is working with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and Kroger Co. as the laboratory processing the COVID-19 samples for the newly launched COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites. The partnership was originally created as an extension of the
April 17, 2020 by Colleen Lindholz
Colleen Lindholz, COVID-19, Kroger Co.
April 13, 2020, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. When I entered the pharmacy profession, I took an oath to “devote my professional life to the service of all humankind.” Each and every day of my career, for the last 25 years, I’ve gone to
January 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health, Kroger Health pharmacy for rapid strep throat and flu testing
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health pharmacies in Idaho and Michigan announced Wednesday they are expanding their service offerings. Effective immediately, patients can see a pharmacist at a Kroger Health pharmacy for rapid strep throat and flu testing. Patients can now stop by the pharmacy – no appointment necessary – where a pharmacist will evaluate symptoms of
October 22, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Co., U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and the Cardinal Health Foundation Tuesday announced the organizations are again partnering to host drug take back events at 235 Kroger family of pharmacies locations across 25 states from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, October 26—the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. “Kroger
September 23, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, flu shots, Kroger Co., The Little Clinic
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is offering flu shots at more than 2,100 pharmacy locations nationwide and 225 The Little Clinic. Flu shots are available for ages two and up, and high-dose flu shots are available for ages 65 and older. Kroger Family of Pharmacies welcome walk-ins, and all flu shots are administered by certified pharmacists or The
August 20, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Carmen Catizone, Colleen Lindholz, CPPA Community Pharmacy Practice Accreditation t, Kroger Health, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health recently received the CPPA Community Pharmacy Practice Accreditation through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). The CPPA accreditation recognizes Kroger Health’s ongoing commitment to help people live healthier lives through the continued acceleration of clinical services with their more than 2,200 pharmacies across the nation. These services include immunization
July 11, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Parkinson, Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health, Myriad Genetics' GeneSight pharmacogenomic test
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co., announced its partnership with Myriad Genetics to pilot Myriad Genetics’ GeneSight pharmacogenomic test with Kroger Prescription Plan members. Nearly 500 Kroger pharmacies across five states will participate in the GeneSight pilot. GeneSight is the market-leading genetic test to help clinicians personalize treatment plans for
May 30, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
blood glucose screenings, Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Co., Kroger Health, prediabetes, The Little Clinic
Leading Headlines, Retail News
CINCINNATI — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, yet the majority are unaware due to the lack of specific symptoms. Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of Kroger Co., is leading a nationwide effort to prevent diabetes by offering free blood glucose screenings and
February 2, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
American Heart Month, cholesterol screenings, Colleen Lindholz, Fred Meyer and King Soopers, Fry's, including Smith's, Kroger, Kroger Health, Kroger's Family of Pharmacies, QFC, Ralphs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each minute, more than one person in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event. Heart disease can be prevented with a healthy diet and physical activity. However, people with high cholesterol often exhibit no symptoms. Many times, screenings are the only way to
January 29, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
CardioChek Plus, Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health, point-of-care blood testing, PTS Diagnostics, Robert Huffstodt
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CINCINNATI — PTS Diagnostics and Kroger Health, Kroger Co.’s nationwide arm of health and wellness facilities, services and programs, announce the full rollout of CardioChek Plus analyzers for point-of-care blood testing to help identify individuals at-risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. CardioChek Plus analyzers provide accurate, on-site results in as little as 90 seconds using