
Building healthy communities
In bringing affordable, high-quality care, chronic condition management, wellness, and preventive services closer to home, we’re helping to improve health outcomes for all Americans, one community at a time.


Tackling public health challenges
We’re committed to tackling the most pressing public health issues in the communities we serve, including opioid misuse, suicide prevention and the COVID-19 pandemic. We were the first national retail pharmacy to end tobacco sales and we continue to combat vaping and to build the first tobacco-free generation.

Addressing inequities
Our work to build healthier communities goes beyond direct care. We’re working to tackle the health disparities and racial inequalities that play such a significant role in our patients’ lives. This includes our recent $600 million commitment to address inequality faced by the Black community and other disenfranchised communities.

Supporting our community partners
We partner with national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association and many local community partners to improve access to health care and provide free health screenings and other important services, like housing and education, in underserved communities.
Learn about how we’re combatting social determinants of health

Helping those most impacted by COVID-19
We know that some communities have been hit harder than others by the pandemic. That’s why we’re promoting greater access to COVID-19 testing in inner cities and communities of color. Nationwide, we’ve worked to make testing easily accessible for all, including schools, workplaces and long-term care facilities.
Latest on building healthy communities
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Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge CommunitiesAetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health® Provides $50,000 Grant to The Walls Project to Support Baton Rouge Communities
Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, a CVS Health company, announced that it provided $50,000 to The Walls Project to target food insecurity in underserved areas of the community.Press Release - June 27, 2022 -
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grantsAetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health® supports New Orleans communities with $250,000 in grants
Aetna Better Health of Louisiana announced that it has provided grants totaling $250,000 to two community partners in New Orleans.Press Release - June 27, 2022 -
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe PlaceAetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California donates $25,000 to support Sharia’s Closet and the Emergency Clothing Center at One Safe Place
Aetna Better Health® of California, a CVS Health® company, has provided Sharia’s Closet with a $25,000 donation to help operate the emergency clothing center at the soon to be opened One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice Center in San Marcos, CaPress Release - June 24, 2022 -
U.S. News and CVS Health announce 2022 Healthiest Communities rankingsU.S. News and CVS Health announce 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings
U.S. News and CVS Health announce 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings
U.S. News and CVS Health announce 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings
New edition explores factors related to natural disasters and climate equity.Press Release - June 22, 2022 -
HIV testing: A key step to prevention and treatmentHIV testing: A key step to prevention and treatment
HIV testing: A key step to prevention and treatment
HIV testing: A key step to prevention and treatment
This National HIV Testing Day, it is worth remembering that despite all the progress made, HIV remains an epidemic in the U.S.Article - June 21, 2022 -
Kathleen gave Donnie her kidney and the gift of life Kathleen gave Donnie her kidney and the gift of life
Kathleen gave Donnie her kidney and the gift of life
His kidneys were the size of raisins and only functioning at 7% until his pharmacist Kathleen gave him one of hers.Article - June 15, 2022 -
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceansCurbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Curbing plastic waste to protect oceans
Each year people produce 300 million metric tons of plastic waste — the weight of the entire human population — and 11 million of that enters the oceans. Here’s how CVS Health is addressing the issue.Article - June 8, 2022 -
Finding home in Denver at Charity’s House Finding home in Denver at Charity’s House
Finding home in Denver at Charity’s House
Melissa tracks down the story behind Charity’s House, as it will be called — tracing it back to Thomas “Pistol Pete” Albright, a star pitcher in the Negro Leagues.Article - May 26, 2022 -
CVS Health to launch new virtual primary care solution on single digital platformCVS Health to launch new virtual primary care solution on single digital platform
CVS Health to launch new virtual primary care solution on single digital platform
CVS Health to launch new virtual primary care solution on single digital platform
More coordinated health care experience will improve primary care for patients and providersPress Release - May 26, 2022 -
Mental well-being and the LGBTQ communityMental well-being and the LGBTQ community
Mental well-being and the LGBTQ community
Mental well-being and the LGBTQ community
More than ever, we’re challenging the stigma around mental health.Article - May 20, 2022 -
Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health PartnersAetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners
Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners
Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners
Funding will support social care needs and health care providers across The Hawkeye StatePress Release - May 19, 2022 -
Aetna Recognizes Sacramento Covered and Sacramento Self-Help Housing with Community Heart Awards and $50,000 in DonationsAetna Recognizes Sacramento Covered and Sacramento Self-Help Housing with Community Heart Awards and $50,000 in Donations
Aetna Recognizes Sacramento Covered and Sacramento Self-Help Housing with Community Heart Awards and $50,000 in Donations
Aetna Recognizes Sacramento Covered and Sacramento Self-Help Housing with Community Heart Awards and $50,000 in Donations
Funding will help individuals experiencing homelessness address barriers to safe and affordable housingPress Release - May 17, 2022