June 26, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV, NACDS Foundation, National HUV Testing Day
Leading Headlines

ARLINGTON, Va. — June 27 is National HIV Testing Day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unites with partners from health departments and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. The NACDS Foundation has been actively involved in funding studies to evaluate a model which may
April 24, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
23rd Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Annual Meeting, NACDS Foundation
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

PALM BEACH, Fla. –The NACDS Foundation has distributed $220,000 in scholarships and grants as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education as part of the 23rd Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. The recipients were presented with their awards last night at an NACDS Foundation event during the NACDS Annual Meeting.
December 7, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
2017 NACDS Foundation Dinner, 2017 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award, Alex Gourlay, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Foundation, slideshow, Umair Shah
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At its 19th Annual Foundation Dinner in Manhattan, the NACDS Foundation raised $1.8 million to support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic efforts aimed at improving patient health outcomes and advancing population health. More than 100 companies and people sponsored the 2017 NACDS Foundation Dinner. Attendees included executives from national and regional drug chains, consumer
October 27, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
2017 Excellence in Patient Care Award, Harris County Public Health, HCPH, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Foundation, NACDS Foundation Dinner, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Umair Shah
Leading Headlines, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation plans to honor Umair Shah, M.D., M.P.H., who was instrumental in the Houston hurricane response and recovery efforts, at next month’s NACDS Foundation Dinner. The NACDS Foundation said Shah, executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will be presented
June 5, 2017 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, Steve Anderson
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WASHINGTON — The prevention efforts undertaken by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation were highlighted by chairman Steve Anderson at the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala last month. The NACDS Foundation served as title sponsor of the event — which celebrated its 35th anniversary. The foundation’s prevention focus aligns with the March of
April 27, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
2017 NACDS Annual Meeting, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, pharmacy patient care
Pharmacy, Retail News

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has awarded $230,000 in scholarships and grants through its 2017 NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. Announced during the NACDS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., this week, six grants of $20,000 each were award to applicants for innovative education programs, including two in the name of industry
October 10, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS Foundation, NACDS Foundation Dinner, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Seth Meyers
2016, Issue 10-10-2016, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — “Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers will headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner on December 1 in New York City. During his 13-year tenure as a Saturday Night Live personality and head writer, Meyers was known for his sharp wit and political commentary. In
September 30, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Kathleen Jaeger, latent tuberculosis infections, LTBI, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, TB testing, tuberculosis, University of New Mexico
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has launched a study to examine the impact of expanding access to community testing for latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI). Led by researchers at the University of New Mexico, the project will survey patients to get a picture of their health care experience and perspective
September 22, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, NACDS Foundation Dinner, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Seth Meyers
Leading Headlines, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — “Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers is slated as the keynote speaker for the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner. In its 18th year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Manhattan. During his 13-year tenure as a Saturday Night Live personality and
September 12, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Martin Otto, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson, Total Store Expo, Vision 2027
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BOSTON — Pharmacy-based health care can help the U.S. meet an array of socioeconomic challenges, Martin Otto, chief merchant and chief financial officer of H-E-B, said at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo. Otto, who is also chairman of NACDS, said that access to pharmacy patient care can help reverse increases
May 24, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Zika prevention, Zika virus
Pharmacy, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation this week plans to hold a webinar on protection against the Zika virus. In the webinar, titled “Zika Prevention Strategies: Patient & Community Health,” health officials will discuss prevention strategies focusing on mosquito bite prevention and avoidance of exposure. The NACDS Foundation noted that
May 20, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
hepatitis C, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Pharmacy, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — A study funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation aims to boost testing for hepatitis C and connect patients to care. This week, the NACDS Foundation said its study is under way in 50 stores with pharmacies, and a total of 75 locations are planned in the greater Detroit,
May 6, 2016 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
CDC, CDC Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Judith Monroe, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Foundation, National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, Tom Frieden, Zika virus
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation is launching a radio and digital education initiative in Puerto Rico to address rising concerns over the Zika virus. Plans call for the NACDS Foundation to begin airing radio messages on May 9 to urge women to seek advice from doctors and pharmacists about
December 5, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS Foundation, NACDS Foundation Dinner, slideshow
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This year’s NACDS Foundation Dinner, the 17th annual, raised $1.9 million, which will be earmarked for the foundation’s patient-centered care research agenda. More than 87 companies from a range of industries sponsored the event, held Thursday evening in Manhattan. Hy-Vee Inc. was the premier sponsor. The evening’s program emphasized the research portfolio of the NACDS