WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Kathryn Metcalfe has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. In this role, she is responsible for all internal, external, crisis, and reputation communications across the organization.
“I’m excited to help CVS Health transform the health care system and make it more convenient, simple and affordable for consumers,” Metcalfe said. “CVS Health has played a significant role throughout the pandemic response, with over 15 million tests and 10 million vaccines administered — with more to come. Our unique model and strategy will help us continue to lead the way in improving how health care is delivered across the country.”
Metcalfe joined Aetna, a CVS Health company, in 2016 as the Chief Communications Officer. After leading the communications around the integration between CVS Health and Aetna, she assumed the same role at CVS Health in February 2019, rejoining the company in early 2021.
In addition to her most recent roles, Metcalfe has extensive experience at several prominent health care companies. She led Corporate Affairs or Communications departments for Bristol-Myers Squibb, Deloitte, Pfizer’s Diversified Businesses and Novartis. Metcalfe also has a wealth of agency experience, serving in senior roles at WPP agencies and boutique healthcare firms.
Metcalfe holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University. Outside of the office, Metcalfe is active in education, having previously served as an adjunct professor at New York University. She also maintains close ties to her hometown of Boise, Idaho, where she helped build a sustainable learning park through a property donation and fundraising campaign.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable, and simply better. Learn more about how we're transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.
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