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Educating a new generation of health care leaders
Educating a new generation of health care leaders
Educating a new generation of health care leaders
A new scholarship funded by the CVS Health Foundation and managed by the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF) hopes to improve the number of black healthcare workers.Article - February 18, 2021 -
CVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careersCVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careers
CVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careers
CVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careers
Press Release - January 28, 2021 -
Here4UIn this Time for Care program we’re doing a special set of digital, communal conversations just for women. We call these conversations Here 4 UArticle - April 28, 2021 -
Aetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage for transgender womenAetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage for transgender women
Aetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage for transgender women
Aetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage for transgender women
Aetna announced that it has expanded coverage of gender-affirming surgery to include breast augmentation for transfeminine members of most of its commercial plans.Press Release - January 26, 2021 -
San José Clinic: Serving Houston for 98 years, and going strong
San José Clinic: Serving Houston for 98 years, and going strong
San José Clinic: Serving Houston for 98 years, and going strong
Tucked into the middle of Houston, the San Jose Clinic has been an integral part of the community for almost a century. When the pandemic hit, they quickly adapted to ensure their patients could continue to access the care they needed.Article - November 10, 2020 -
CVS Health to invest in affordable housing and expand no-cost preventive health screenings in OrlandoCVS Health to invest in affordable housing and expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Orlando
CVS Health to invest in affordable housing and expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Orlando
CVS Health to invest in affordable housing and expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Orlando
Press Release - November 10, 2020 -
Project Health makes minding health affordableProject Health makes minding health affordable
Project Health makes minding health affordable
Project Health makes minding health affordable
With a family history of high blood pressure and diabetes, one Rhode Island woman jumped at the chance for a free health screening at her local CVS Pharmacy.Article - October 30, 2020 -
COVID-19: Mental health and impact on the Black community
COVID-19: Mental health and impact on the Black community
COVID-19: Mental health and impact on the Black community
CVS Health has a long history working to address physical and mental wellbeing to help people on a better path to health. Now, more than ever, it is critical to make time for care prioritize overall health during the global pandemic.Article - July 30, 2020 -
ADA turns 30: Abilities in AbundanceADA 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 inclusionCVS 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 inequalityAddressing 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 disparitiesCOVID-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 pandemicGet 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