ADVISORY/Free Diabetes Screenings Can Save Lives; Sponsored by Sav-on and Albertson's.Business & News/Health Editors ADVISORY...for Tuesday-Wednesday (March 28-29) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHO: Sav-on drug and Albertson's stores
WHAT: In recognition of March 28 as American Diabetes Alert Day,
Sav-on drug and Albertson's stores will offer free diabetes
screenings at 151 locations. The American Diabetes Association
(ADA) has designated the day to raise awareness and facilitate
early diagnosis of this serious disease, which affects many
Americans, especially in their later years.
WHEN: March 28 and 29, from 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: To locate the nearest Sav-on and Albertson's stores conducting
screenings, call 888/4-HELP-01.
WHY: Early diabetes detection can save lives. Nearly 1,700 people
are diagnosed with diabetes every day. However, experts estimate
that one-third of all Americans with diabetes remain undiagnosed.
Each year, close to 200,000 people die or become blind from
complications of the disease.
Albertson's supports the communities it serves in three primary areas of giving: hunger Hunger A term most commonly used to refer to the subjective feelings that accompany the need for food; however, the study of this topic has come to include consideration of the overall control of food intake. relief, youth and education and health and nutrition. The Company is also committed to improving the well-being of the customers it serves through a variety of in-store programs including an annual flu shot program, diabetes testing and education, bone density testing and other health screening programs available in its Albertson's and Sav-on drug store pharmacies This article is a list of major pharmacies (also known as chemists and drugstores) by country. Australia Pharmacies in Australia are mostly independently-owned by pharmacists, often operated as franchises of retail brands offered by the three major . Albertson's operates more than 950 stores in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). and Southern Nevada Nevada (nəvăd`ə, –vä–), far western state of the United States. It is bordered by Utah (E), Arizona (SE), California (SW, W), and Oregon and Idaho (N). . It is the largest food and drug retailer in California. Sav-on and Albertson's Participates in American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Diabetes Alert Day In recognition of March 28 as American Diabetes Alert Day, Sav-on drug and Albertson's stores will offer free diabetes screenings at 151 locations on March 28 and 29, from 3-7 p.m. The American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ) has designated the day to raise awareness and facilitate early diagnosis of this serious disease, which affects many Americans, especially in their later years. Nearly 1,700 people are diagnosed with diabetes every day. However, experts estimate that one-third of all Americans with diabetes remain undiagnosed. Each year, close to 200,000 people die or become blind from complications of the disease. The diabetes testing stations will be located in participating Sav-on and Albertson's stores with pharmacies. A free "American Diabetes Alert" brochure A brochure or pamphlet is a leaflet advertisement. Brochures may advertise locations, events, hotels, products, services, etc. They are usually succinct in language and eye-catching in design. , provided by the ADA, will be made available to those interested in learning more about the disease. |
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