Building healthy communities
In bringing affordable, high-quality care, chronic condition management, wellness, and preventive services closer to home, we’re helping to improve health outcomes for all Americans, one community at a time.
Tackling public health challenges
We’re committed to tackling the most pressing public health issues in the communities we serve, including opioid misuse, suicide prevention and the COVID-19 pandemic. We were the first national retail pharmacy to end tobacco sales and we continue to combat vaping and to build the first tobacco-free generation.
Learn about the public health challenges we’re tackling
Addressing inequities
Our work to build healthier communities goes beyond direct care. We’re working to tackle the health disparities and racial inequalities that play such a significant role in our patients’ lives. This includes our recent $600 million commitment to address inequality faced by the Black community and other disenfranchised communities.
Learn more about out inclusivity & sustainability efforts
Supporting our community partners
We partner with national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association and many local community partners to improve access to health care and provide free health screenings and other important services, like housing and education, in underserved communities.
Learn about how we’re combatting social determinants of health
Helping those most impacted by COVID-19
We know that some communities have been hit harder than others by the pandemic. That’s why we’re promoting greater access to COVID-19 testing in inner cities and communities of color. Nationwide, we’ve worked to make testing easily accessible for all, including schools, workplaces and long-term care facilities.
Learn about our COVID-19 supportCOVID-19 support
HCN: Branches in Miami supports students and their families amid COVID-19
HCN: Branches in Miami supports students and their families amid COVID-19For 25 years, this South Florida organization has been helping children and their families. During the pandemic, their work has become more important than ever.
Social determinants of health
Kicking off our commitment to address racial inequality
Kicking off our commitment to address racial inequalityWe’re investing $13.7 million in low-income housing renovations and community programs in Columbus, Ohio.
Latest on building healthy communities
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Ending the HIV epidemicThere’s been significant progress bringing down the number of new HIV infections in the United States but for those at risk or living with HIV, understanding the importance of testing, prevention and treatment will be key to ending the HIV epidemic.Article - January 20, 2021
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Vials of hope: COVID-19 vaccinations are rolled outWith two COVID-19 vaccines now authorized by the FDA for emergency use, we’ve stepped up to help administer vaccinations across the country. In this edition of Healthy Communities News, we spotlight the vaccination effort in long-term care facilities.Article - January 19, 2021
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Our commitment to mental wellbeing
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2020: A year like no otherIn this episode of Healthy Communities News, we’re bringing you updates from the inspiring stories we’ve covered in 2020 — people rising to meet unprecedented challenges, together.Article - December 23, 2020
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Five years of Be the FirstOn this episode of CVS Health Live, our expert panel from CVS Health's Be The First initiative explore efforts underway to address and prevent e-cigarette use among young people.Article - December 17, 2020
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Tackling adolescent smoking and vaping
Young adults who use tobacco are more likely to contract COVID-19. Our work toward a tobacco-free generation continues.Article - December 10, 2020 -
CVS Health completes rollout of time delay safes in all of its Oklahoma pharmacies
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CVS Health increases access to flu vaccines in communities of need
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Coming together during COVID-19Although the pandemic has changed many aspects of life, CVS Health colleagues have found ways to continue to support their local communities.Article - November 25, 2020
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Vision care for those in need
Aetna recently teamed up with a nonprofit and local charity to offer vision care to over 275 children and adults at a two-day Atlanta-area clinic.Article - November 25, 2020 -
Leading global vision nonprofit OneSight teams with Aetna to provide vision care to over 275 North Atlanta residents at Roswell Vision Clinic
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San José Clinic: Serving Houston for 98 years, and going strongTucked into the middle of Houston, the San Jose Clinic has been an integral part of the community for almost a century. When the pandemic hit, they quickly adapted to ensure their patients could continue to access the care they needed.Article - November 10, 2020