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ADA turns 30: Abilities in Abundance
ADA turns 30: Abilities in Abundance
ADA turns 30: Abilities in Abundance
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is more important now than ever before. In this episode, we speak with some of our colleagues about its importance.Article - July 27, 2020 -
CVS Health celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act passing and its longstanding culture of inclusion
CVS Health celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act passing and its longstanding culture of inclusion
CVS Health celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act passing and its longstanding culture of inclusion
Over the last two decades, more than 55 Abilities in Abundance programs nationwide have helped thousands of people with disabilities find meaningful employment opportunities within CVS pharmacies and other CVS Health locations.Article - July 27, 2020 -
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s Westside has a long history of civil rights activism. The neighborhood was home to leaders like Dr. M.L. King Jr. and Julian Bond. We’re working alongside the Good Samaritan Health Center to provide free COVID-19 testing for its residents.Article - July 8, 2020 -
Addressing systemic racism and inequality
Addressing systemic racism and inequality
Addressing systemic racism and inequality
CVS Health is investing nearly $600 million over five years to advance employee, community and public policy initiatives that address inequality faced by the Black community and other disenfranchised communities.Article - July 8, 2020 -
CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality
CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality
Press Release - July 8, 2020 -
CVS Pharmacy introduces new app feature for reading “talking” prescription labels CVS Pharmacy introduces new app feature for reading “talking” prescription labels
CVS Pharmacy introduces new app feature for reading “talking” prescription labels
Press Release - July 8, 2020 -
COVID-19 data reveals huge health disparities
COVID-19 data reveals huge health disparities
COVID-19 data reveals huge health disparities
Research is finding that the social determinants of health are linked to increased risks of COVID-19. Understanding that more work needs to be done, CVS Health is prioritizing the needs of Black communities as it expands COVID-19 testing nationwide.Article - July 7, 2020 -
Get the right care for you – even during a pandemic
Get the right care for you – even during a pandemic
Get the right care for you – even during a pandemic
One in two Americans have a chronic disease and it is well-documented that members of underserved communities face higher rates of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.Article - June 26, 2020 -
CVS Health launches ‘Transform Health 2030’ corporate social responsibility strategy with its 13th annual CSR report CVS Health launches ‘Transform Health 2030’ corporate social responsibility strategy with its 13th annual CSR report
CVS Health launches ‘Transform Health 2030’ corporate social responsibility strategy with its 13th annual CSR report
Press Release - May 14, 2020 -
Focusing on solutions for CVS Pharmacy patients
Focusing on solutions for CVS Pharmacy patients
Focusing on solutions for CVS Pharmacy patients
One of our award-winning store managers has a motto: Don’t focus on the obstacles, always focus and devote your energies on the solution.Article - February 28, 2020 -
Making a difference in the lives of CVS Pharmacy customers
Making a difference in the lives of CVS Pharmacy customers
Making a difference in the lives of CVS Pharmacy customers
One of our award-winning store managers shares why putting his store colleagues and customers first is a natural extension of the commitment he has for his family.Article - February 6, 2020 -
Building lifelong connections for children in foster care
Building lifelong connections for children in foster care
Building lifelong connections for children in foster care
Aetna Better Health of Kansas recently co-sponsored a Family Finding Boot Camp to help young children and teens in foster care connect with a family or a “network,” which has been shown to having meaningful long-term effects.Article - January 20, 2020 -
Celebrating our 10-year partnership with diverse supplier WEI
Celebrating our 10-year partnership with diverse supplier WEI
Celebrating our 10-year partnership with diverse supplier WEI
Working with this New Hampshire-based IT services consultant for the past decade, we’ve filled a critical company need, while providing WEI with opportunities to grow their workforce and advance employees’ skills.Article - December 23, 2019 -
Abilities in Abundance: Our continued commitment to inclusive employment
Abilities in Abundance: Our continued commitment to inclusive employment
Abilities in Abundance: Our continued commitment to inclusive employment
CVS Health’s Abilities in Abundance program provides skills development, job training, and placement opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with visual impairments.Article - December 11, 2019 -
Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Planned Packaging of Illinois
Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Planned Packaging of Illinois
Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Planned Packaging of Illinois
Jason Robertson, president and CEO of Planned Packaging of Illinois, shares what it’s like to be part of our Supplier Diversity program.Article - November 14, 2019 -
Developing Bilingual Pharmacists to Break Down Barriers
Developing Bilingual Pharmacists to Break Down Barriers
Developing Bilingual Pharmacists to Break Down Barriers
We believe you can’t build healthy communities unless you have a workforce that reflects those communities, which is why we’re creating programs to ensure that we can better serve our Spanish-speaking customers.Article - October 31, 2019