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How to prepare for this year’s flu season
How to prepare for this year’s flu season
How to prepare for this year’s flu season
Our expert panel set the record straight on common flu misconceptions, discussed how to keep at-risk individuals healthy, and highlighted why an early flu shot is more important than ever.Article - October 22, 2020 -
What women need to know about preeclampsia
What women need to know about preeclampsia
What women need to know about preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is the top cause of maternal death and infant harm. Here's one woman’s compelling story and what CVS Health is doing to increase prevention.Article - October 15, 2020 -
Branches in Miami supports students and their families amid COVID-19
Branches in Miami supports students and their families amid COVID-19
Branches in Miami supports students and their families amid COVID-19
For 25 years, this South Florida organization has been helping children and their families. During the pandemic, their work has become more important than ever.Article - October 9, 2020 -
Prioritizing mental health care and suicide prevention
Prioritizing mental health care and suicide prevention
Prioritizing mental health care and suicide prevention
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our expert panel discussed the many factors contributing to rising suicide trends, especially among young people and the Black community.Article - September 22, 2020 -
CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing, fund community programs in Columbus
CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing, fund community programs in Columbus
CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing, fund community programs in Columbus
Press Release - September 16, 2020 -
Aetna Medicaid backed study finds school pantry programs help with food insecurity
Aetna Medicaid backed study finds school pantry programs help with food insecurity
Aetna Medicaid backed study finds school pantry programs help with food insecurity
Aetna Better Health of Florida’s School Pantry Program collaboration with Feeding South Florida played a key role in addressing the growing trend of food insecurity in the communities it servesArticle - September 10, 2020 -
How healthy food is healing Massachusetts
How healthy food is healing Massachusetts
How healthy food is healing Massachusetts
Community Servings in Boston delivers thousands of medically tailored meals each month. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased demand for the organization's services.Article - September 2, 2020 -
Aetna and Lyft to give schools access to essential rides for families Aetna and Lyft to give schools access to essential rides for families
Aetna and Lyft to give schools access to essential rides for families
Press Release - August 17, 2020 -
COVID-19 testing for vulnerable populations
COVID-19 testing for vulnerable populations
COVID-19 testing for vulnerable populations
Beginning in May, CVS Health partnered with St. Vincent de Paul to provide COVID-19 testing at the nonprofit’s Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic for the uninsured in Phoenix, Arizona.Article - August 14, 2020 -
Creating safer pregnancies through preeclampsia prevention
Creating safer pregnancies through preeclampsia prevention
Creating safer pregnancies through preeclampsia prevention
By leveraging Aetna claims data, the program identifies high-risk pregnant members for individualized outreach and subsequently sends them an engaging, personalized prenatal care kit.Article - July 31, 2020 -
The mission to “Unite Us”
The mission to “Unite Us”
The mission to “Unite Us”
To build healthier communities, especially during these unprecedented times where COVID-19 has contributed to massive layoffs and fewer resources for assistance, CVS Health and Unite Us launched a digital social care network in Central West Virginia.Article - July 16, 2020 -
20 U.S. cities and counties pledge to improve local systems and policies to advance health equity with $2 million in grants from the Aetna Foundation 20 U.S. cities and counties pledge to improve local systems and policies to advance health equity with $2 million in grants from the Aetna Foundation
20 U.S. cities and counties pledge to improve local systems and policies to advance health equity with $2 million in grants from the Aetna Foundation
Press Release - July 15, 2020 -
Amidst a pandemic, consumers say they want accessible, affordable and technology-enabled health care, new CVS Health study finds Amidst a pandemic, consumers say they want accessible, affordable and technology-enabled health care, new CVS Health study finds
Amidst a pandemic, consumers say they want accessible, affordable and technology-enabled health care, new CVS Health study finds
Press Release - July 14, 2020 -
Path to Better Health Study 2020
Path to Better Health Study 2020
Path to Better Health Study 2020
The American health care system is undergoing a time of accelerated innovation and transformation. Consumer expectations for convenient and personalized health care support, coupled with technology and data analytics, are trends driving critical change.Article - July 14, 2020 -
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Testing Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s Westside has a long history of civil rights activism. The neighborhood was home to leaders like Dr. M.L. King Jr. and Julian Bond. We’re working alongside the Good Samaritan Health Center to provide free COVID-19 testing for its residents.Article - July 8, 2020 -
CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality
CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality
Press Release - July 8, 2020