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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
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Aetna and Lyft to give schools access to essential rides for families Press Release - August 17, 2020 -
COVID-19 testing for vulnerable populationsBeginning 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
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Creating safer pregnancies through preeclampsia preventionBy 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
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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
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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 Press Release - July 14, 2020 -
Path to Better Health Study 2020The 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
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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
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CVS Health commits nearly $600 million to address racial inequality Press Release - July 8, 2020 -
COVID-19 data reveals huge health disparitiesResearch is finding that the social determinants of health are linked to increased risks of COVID-19. Understanding that more work needs to be done, CVS Health is prioritizing the needs of Black communities as it expands COVID-19 testing nationwide.Article - July 7, 2020
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Get the right care for you – even during a pandemicOne in two Americans have a chronic disease and it is well-documented that members of underserved communities face higher rates of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.Article - June 26, 2020
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CVS Health’s combined capabilities are trying to turn around worrying trends in maternal mortality rates in the United States.Article - June 19, 2020
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Dr. Daniel Knecht is joined by Dr. Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association on CVS Health Live to discuss COVID-19 testing.Article - May 21, 2020
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Helping fill America’s food pantriesCVS Health has made community health and wellness central to its corporate social responsibility. The company provided a $1 million donation to support community and employee needs amid the pandemic, including $250,000 to support Feeding America.Article - May 19, 2020
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Quarantined seniors face unseen dangersSelf-isolation is especially hard on seniors. We're helping them cope. You can, too.Article - April 5, 2020