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Heart At Work
Every day, CVS Health heroes across the country bring their hearts to work to help people on their path to better health. They share a smile, an assuring voice, a helping hand. They are your neighborhood pharmacists, store managers, MinuteClinic® providers and so many more. Read their stories, watch their videos, and celebrate our amazing heroes along with us.
Nicole Van Valen helps young adults cope with COVID-19
Nicole uses her psychology background and an innovative program to help young adults cope with the impact of COVID-19.
Article - February 17, 2021
Paragon Winners: Celebrating the best of the best
Since 1990, annual CVS Health Paragon Awards celebrate the best of the best among CVS Health colleagues who serve in customer, patient and member-facing roles.
Article - February 12, 2021
Nurses Kelli, Taya and Jeanie are part of the solution to bring families together
Aetna nurses who don’t normally administer vaccinations, gladly volunteered to help fight COVID-19 in long-term care.
Article - February 3, 2021
All Heart At Work stories
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Nicole Van Valen helps young adults cope with COVID-19
Nicole uses her psychology background and an innovative program to help young adults cope with the impact of COVID-19.Article - February 17, 2021
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Our vision: Human centered health careArticle - February 11, 2021
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Nurses Kelli, Taya and Jeanie are part of the solution to bring families together
Aetna nurses who don’t normally administer vaccinations, gladly volunteered to help fight COVID-19 in long-term care.Article - February 3, 2021
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Pete MacEwen, a nurse with heart, provides infusions for children with rare diseasesAs a Coram nurse providing in-home infusions, Pete is a hero to his patients including one toddler with a rare disease.Article - January 25, 2021
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Bob Atighechi brings hope to nursing homes
Bob is proud to be among the first CVS pharmacists providing COVID-19 vaccinations in long-term care facilities.Article - January 13, 2021 -
Celebrating our impact in 2020As we reflect on 2020, we’re incredibly grateful for the contributions of our nearly 300,000 colleagues.Article - December 18, 2020
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Kimberly Sawyer McWright, serving country and community
Despite some challenges, Aetna's Kimberly Sawyer McWright, an Army veteran, has always kept her focus on helping others.Article - November 11, 2020 -
Crystal Ring, helping non-English speaking patients
It’s tough to be sick but even tougher when you can’t communicate. Aetna nurse Crystal Ring helps patients bridge the language barrier.Article - October 21, 2020 -
Coram Nurses nurture their patient to good healthAfter Coram nurses Nancy, Mallory and Lucy provided 24-hour care, their grateful patient sent a thank you video.Article - October 14, 2020
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Virginia Vannoy’s neighbors were afraid to shop for groceries so she started a food pantry
When her elderly neighbors were too scared of COVID-19 to shop for groceries, Aetna Healthy Outcomes Supervisor Virginia Vannoy opened a food pantry at her home.Article - September 30, 2020 -
Helen Volf helped her diabetic patient get her life-saving insulinWhen a diabetic patient couldn’t get her life-saving insulin, pharmacist Helen Volf took quick action to make sure she got her medication.Article - September 17, 2020
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Nancy Simonelli ensures her senior customers feel cared for during COVID-19
COVID-19 can be lonely, especially for seniors. Nancy Simonelli, a CVS Pharmacy store associate in Lady Lake, Florida, makes sure her customers feel cared for.Article - September 9, 2020 -
Motria Lusk helps patients find the best path to health
For more than a decade, Pharmacist Motria Lusk has helped one family navigate their prescriptions during their health challenges.Article - September 3, 2020 -
Victor Hendrix has lots of fans including a TV actress
CVS Pharmacy cashier Victor Hendrix had such a positive impact on TV actor Erika Page White, she tweeted about her experience.Article - August 19, 2020 -
Janeika Knight conducts COVID-19 tests in underserved communitiesAs a National Guard medic and Aetna HealthSpire sales manager Janeika Knight is combining her medical training with her love of helping others to administer COVID-19 tests in Tennessee.Article - August 5, 2020
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Megan Chesnet administers desperately needed COVID-19 testing in Phoenix
Already a six-year veteran at CVS, at 24, pharmacy tech Megan Chesnet is remarkable. An aspiring pharmacist, she’s administering desperately needed COVID-19 testing in her Phoenix, Arizona pharmacy.Article - July 22, 2020