Posts Tagged ‘CVS’
CVS Health commits to flattening the 2nd curve of the COVID-19 pandemic – mental health
CVS to increase access to critical mental health services for front-line workers impacted by COVID-19 with over $1 million in charitable support CVS Health today announced its commitment to flattening the “second curve,” the less visible but escalating mental health crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address America’s expanding mental and emotional wellbeing…
Read MoreWoonsocket-based CVS Health expanding COVID-19 testing for US
Next phase will utilize company presence in communities across the country Tuning in to the President’s press conference yesterday one saw a familiar face sitting two people down from the President, Larry Merlo, CEO of Rhode Island based CVS. Taking center stage at the event along with other CEOs – Walgreens, Walmart, etc. – Merlo…
Read MoreRI Health Care Assoc: CVS Rapid Tests & $1K/wk Hazard Pay
The Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA), the association representing 64 of RI’s homes, today called upon the State of Rhode Island to provide an additional $1,000 per week to every staff member working in nursing homes during the COVID-19 crisis. Federal funds could be used to fund such an effort. “Our staff are crucial…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update Today – April 7, 2020
(Moment of joy, today – watch the Cardi Brothers read the Cat in the Hat, below…) NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Georgia signs stay at home policy – then opens the beaches, and hotels can stay open – much to the city’s leadership’s opposition Long Beach, CA is considering using the Queen Mary as some type of…
Read MoreCVS Health opening rapid COVID-19 drive-through testing in Rhode Island
Use of the Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test will provide on-the-spot test results – between 2 and 30 minutes. To help support local communities and the overall health care system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health joined forces with federal and state officials to announce the opening of rapid COVID-19 drive-through testing sites in…
Read MoreBE MINE – Limited “Sweethearts” this Valentine’s Day
The iconic Valentine’s Day candy – Sweethearts – will be in limited supply this year – they will be available at drugstores including CVS and Walgreens, but they will look different – not every heart will include the sayings, and the saying selection will be limited – here’s what the company that bought NECCO says…
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