Walgreens to Host Diabetes Wellness Clinics with Free Testing at In-Store Events Nationwide.More than 1,500 Walgreens locations to hold events in recognition of American Diabetes Month[R] DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :WAG)(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :WAG), the nation's largest drugstore chain with more than 70,000 health service providers, will host its first-ever Diabetes Wellness Events at more than 1,500 stores nationwide in November. The events, held in recognition of American Diabetes Month[R], will take place between Nov. 9-13 and Nov. 16-20 at most 24-hour Walgreens stores. Each of these locations will host a six-hour walk-in clinic walk-in clinic Ambulatory clinic, see there offering free blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence testing, or, for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, free A1C A1C abbr. airman first class testing. Free pharmacist consultations are also available. Each store's clinic will be held on one day during either the Nov. 9-13 or Nov. 16-20 timeframe. For more information on the Walgreens Diabetes Wellness Events and to find the nearest event, consumers can visit www.walgreens.com/diabeteswellness or call 1-877-W-and-You (1-877-926-3968). "We're proud to offer diabetes testing and information at no cost through these events, furthering Walgreens commitment to providing quality, accessible health care to thousands of communities nationwide," said Kermit Crawford, Walgreens senior vice president of pharmacy. "Our clinics will build on the greater awareness around diabetes this month, and we'll continue to work year-round to give people the tools and information to fight this serious disease." Walgreens also announced it will donate $1 to 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 for every test performed at its Diabetes Wellness Events, up to $100,000. The Walgreens Diabetes Wellness Events are being sponsored in part by Novo Nordisk and Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care. Novo Nordisk is the maker of the FlexPen pre-filled insulin pen and a world leader in diabetes care serving 179 countries worldwide. Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care is a leader in diabetes monitoring systems and other products and services that simplify life for people with diabetes and health care professionals. Additionally, U.S. Wellness, Inc., a provider of health education and screening services, is supporting Walgreens staffing of testing operations at the clinics nationwide. Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes, and an additional 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. . Visit Walgreens.com/diabetes for the latest news and information on diabetes prevention and management plus tips, recipes and more to help people living with diabetes lead healthier, fuller lives. About Walgreens Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2009 sales of $63 billion. The company operates 7,045 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and Puerto Rico. Walgreens provides the most convenient access to consumer goods and services and cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services in America through its retail drugstores, Walgreens Health Services Walgreens Health Services (WHS) is a business unit of Walgreens. The unit was started in 1991 when Walgreens decided to expand on the services provided by its mail service division. division and Walgreens Health and Wellness division. Walgreens Health Services assists pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (a pharmacy benefit manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc., Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control and SeniorMed LLC (a pharmacy provider to long-term care facilities). Walgreens Health and Wellness Division includes Take Care Health Systems, the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country. |
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