TO WORK: CVS Health to hire 25,000 in 1-day virtual career event

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Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and retail store associates in high demand to support flu season, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing Candidates can text “CVS” to 25000 to begin the application process CVS Health today announced that it is recruiting qualified candidates to fill 25,000 clinical and retail jobs during a one-day national career event on Friday,…

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Booster shots for you, and you – but not you, not yet…

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The FDA’s action on boosters came yesterday and proved to be another confusing set of recommendations, all set to change sooner rather than later. A scientific advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended booster shots for recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine who are 65 or older or are at high…

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CVS now requires COVID‑19 vaccinations for clinical and corporate employees

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Effective August 23, 2021, CVS Health will require certain employees who interact with patients to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 31, 2021. The company will also require all corporate staff to be fully vaccinated no later than October 31. New hires in the same roles as of September 15 must have received their first…

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CVS ExtraCare, ExtraBucks Rewards changing

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Photo: Jimmy Kimmel and former CVS executive, Helena Foulkes, in famous skit about length of CVS receipts CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health today announced its long-standing, popular and free ExtraCare® Rewards loyalty program is paying 2% back in ExtraBucks rewards moments after nearly every transaction, rather than being paid out on a…

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Sweepstakes for those who received or plan to receive vaccination at CVS Health

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Prizes include free cruises, tropical vacations, a VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI , courtesy of P&G, date nights and other activities that are #OneStepCloser following a vaccination CVS Health today announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter the…

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Free heart health screenings at all CVS MinuteClinics in US, May 9-15

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Offering free heart health screenings during National Women’s Health Week at MinuteClinic locations nationwide to help make preventative care more accessible CVS Health, with corporate offices based in Woonsocket, today announced new initiatives to support women’s health and wellness in May, including offering no-cost heart health screenings from May 9 through May 15 at MinuteClinic…

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Have I had COVID-19? New CVS MinuteClinic rapid antibody test could tell you.

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CVS Health announces availability of COVID-19 antibody testing at MinuteClinic locations across the country. Test cost is $38. CVS Health today announced the availability of COVID-19 antibody testing at MinuteClinic locations across the country. The point-of-care test can help identify if a patient has previously been infected with COVID-19 and the results are available within…

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AARP-RI issues concerns as teacher groups move up to be vaccinated

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As CVS announced, with no advanced notice that they would now vaccinate teacher and school staff individuals, word spread on social media that the website CVS.com would now accept registrations. By noon the state of Massachusetts announced that it would change their own designations for all vaccination centers and adapt to the CVS guidelines. Rhode…

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