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19 June 2013 Walgreens to Expand Solar Energy Installations to More Than 200 Stores DEERFIELD, Ill., June 19, 2013 - Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain, together with Chicago-based solar developer SoCore Energy, today said they will build more than 200 new solar installations at Walgreens drugstores throughout California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. This latest expansion will bring the number of completed solar installations at Walgreens stores to more than 350, making the company the leading retailer in number of solar powered stores. |
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17 June 2013 Walgreens Donation Helps Provide 35,000 Doses of Flu Vaccine to At-Risk Populations in Laos and Nicaragua DEERFIELD, Ill., June 17, 2013 - Building upon a successful public-private initiative to help create greater access to seasonal flu vaccine in developing countries, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) today announced a donation to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to help make 35,000 doses of flu vaccine available to at-risk populations in Laos and Nicaragua. |
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13 June 2013 Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS Team with Health Departments and Local AIDS Service Organizations to Provide Free HIV Testing in Support of National HIV Testing Day DEERFIELD, Ill., June 13, 2013 – Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), and Greater Than AIDS, a coalition of public and private sector partners united in response to the domestic AIDS epidemic, are teaming with health departments and local AIDS organizations across the country to provide FREE HIV testing in support of National HIV Testing Day, June 27. Testing locations include nearly 175 Walgreens stores in 54 cities across 22 states. Hundreds of additional Walgreens stores in the participating communities will help publicize the free testing through in-store marketing and other programs. Walgreens will also help promote National HIV Testing Day with special messages on June 27 on its Times Square digital display in New York City, the largest billboard of its kind in the country. |
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11 June 2013 Walgreens Issues Statement Concerning DEA Agreement DEERFIELD, Ill., June 11, 2013 - Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) today released the following statement from Kermit Crawford, president of pharmacy, health and wellness: |
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22 May 2013 Walgreens Mobilizes for Oklahoma Tornado Victims DEERFIELD, Ill., May 22, 2013 – Responding to Monday’s devastating tornado in the Oklahoma City area, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) this week mobilized increased shipments of essential supplies to its area stores, made an initial donation of three semi-trailers of food, water and first aid supplies to the Oklahoma chapter of the American Red Cross and offered customers an opportunity to make donations at its Oklahoma drugstores. |
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22 May 2013 Walgreens to Present at Deutsche Bank 38th Annual Health Care Conference May 30 DEERFIELD, Ill., May 22, 2013 - Rick Hans, divisional vice president of investor relations and finance for Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) will present during the Deutsche Bank 38th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston at 10 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, May 30. Hans will discuss Walgreens strategies for achieving its vision of becoming the first choice in health and daily living for everyone in America and beyond. |
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22 May 2013 National Business Group on Health Honors Walgreens with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® Award WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 - The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today honored Walgreens for its ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging their workers and families to pursue and maintain healthy lifestyles. Walgreens was among 65 U.S. employers that received the 2013 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health’s Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being. Walgreens received a gold award for its “You and Walgreens.” This marks the first year Walgreens has received the award. |
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20 May 2013 Veterans and Active Duty Military to Receive Memorial Day Discount at Walgreens on Monday, May 27 DEERFIELD, Ill., May 20, 2013 - To celebrate the service and commitment of the nation’s military and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) is offering a Memorial Day discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel. On Monday, May 27, shoppers with a valid military ID or proof of service will receive 15 percent off eligible store items and 20 percent off Walgreens, Nice! and W brand products at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide. |
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17 May 2013 Walgreens and Alliance Boots Receive Regulatory Clearance to Make Equity Investment in AmerisourceBergen DEERFIELD, Ill., May 17, 2013 - Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), the largest retail drugstore chain in the United States, and Alliance Boots GmbH, a leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty group, today announced that they have received the required regulatory clearances for their equity investment in AmerisourceBergen Corporation, one of North America’s largest pharmaceutical services companies. |
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15 May 2013 Walgreens Selected as Medicare Contract Supplier for Enteral Nutrition Services in Competitive Bid Areas Nationwide DEERFIELD, Ill., May 15, 2013 – Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) has been selected as a Medicare Contract Supplier by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries requiring enteral nutrition (tube feeding) in 97 of 100 competitive bidding areas (CBA) nationwide.
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