May 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Jim Kirby, Kroger Health, telenutrition service
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CINCINNAT — Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co. has announced a free telenutrition service to help Americans shop for, prepare and enjoy healthy fresh and non-perishable foods during the COVID-19 crisis. The free telenutrition service is the latest offering from Kroger Health’s Food as Medicine platform. During the pandemic, customers’ shopping
April 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Collen Lindholz, COVID-19 testing, Kroger Co., Kroger Health
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co. announced the expansion of free COVID-19 testing sites to Colorado, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, joining existing sites in Kentucky and Tennessee, for all priority groups, including health care workers, first responders and symptomatic groups. Additionally, the company will begin piloting site-specific testing for Kroger associates in Michigan and Colorado, while also empowering
January 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Colleen Lindholz, Kroger Health, Kroger Health pharmacy for rapid strep throat and flu testing
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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
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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
August 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Chance Cole, Dr. Marc Watkins, Kroger, Kroger Health, retail clinics, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, The Little Clinic
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CINCINNATI — The Little Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. and a key cornerstone of Kroger Health’s nationwide health care assets, announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Retail Health Care. Having demonstrated continuous compliance with the Commission’s nationally recognized standards, The Little Clinic has now been awarded this accreditation