Retail Clinics

23andMe’s GHR reports get first direct-to-consumer FDA authorization
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday allowed 23andMe to market its Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk tests for 10 diseases or conditions directly to consumers. The allowance makes 23andMe’s GHR the first direct-to-consumer test authorized that provides information about a patient’s genetic predisposition to diseases or medical conditions.
APhA, CDC team on fall risk training for pharmacists
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Pharmacists Association have developed an online training tool on older adult fall prevention.

Called STEADI: The Pharmacist’s Role in Older Adult Fall Prevention, the free online training — based on the CDC’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries initiative and accredited by the ACPE — was launched March 24 at the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Francisco.

Report: Most child flu fatalities are among unvaccinated kids
Bartell introduces treatment for minor medical care needs

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is now offering treatments for a variety of minor medical care needs via network of certified pharmacists.

Stores offering these services include the following locations in Washington State: 5th & Olive, Issaquah, North Bend, Factoria, Broadway and Pike, Silver Lake, Redondo, Magnolia, Burien, Lower Queen Anne, Riverton Heights, and Lake Serene.
New CareClinic opens at Washington Bartell's location

DES MOINES, Wash. — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened here Monday at 21615 Pacific Highway South, intended to provide residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and on their way. This new location will provide treatment for minor illness and injuries, as well as preventive services from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
Report: 5 takeaways from the CBO’s analysis of AHCA
Walgreens and Piedmont Healthcare partner on 27 Atlanta-area retail clinics

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Piedmont Healthcare on Wednesday announced that Piedmont Healthcare will operate and provide all clinical services at 27 retail health clinics located within Walgreens stores across the Atlanta area.
How will retail clinics be affected by potential ACA changes?

NEW YORK — With both the White House and congressional leadership pushing for changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid funding, retail clinics are in a position to see potential opportunities and challenges from such changes. That’s the argument of market analyst Michelle La Vone Richardson, of Decision Resources Group, who examined the issue in a blog post for the company.
Merlo touts savings from pharmacy in university lecture
Kroger partners with Ohio first lady Karen Kasich on heart initiative

CINCINNATI — Kroger announced earlier this week that all of its Ohio pharmacies will be partnering with the state’s first lady, Karen Kasich, in February to highlight the importance of maintaining good heart health.

23andMe’s GHR reports get first direct-to-consumer FDA authorization

APhA, CDC team on fall risk training for pharmacists

Report: Most child flu fatalities are among unvaccinated kids

Bartell introduces treatment for minor medical care needs

New CareClinic opens at Washington Bartell's location

Report: 5 takeaways from the CBO’s analysis of AHCA

Walgreens and Piedmont Healthcare partner on 27 Atlanta-area retail clinics

How will retail clinics be affected by potential ACA changes?

Merlo touts savings from pharmacy in university lecture

Kroger partners with Ohio first lady Karen Kasich on heart initiative