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09 April 2021

TODAY Show team gets COVID-19 vaccine from Walgreens pharmacists

Watch as anchors on NBC’s TODAY receive their COVID vaccination live on air, courtesy of five Walgreens pharmacists.

08 April 2021

Answering the call from retirement

After coming out of retirement twice – most recently to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines – the third time will hopefully be the charm for Walgreens pharmacist Bill Scales.

02 April 2021

A little extra care goes a long way

In ongoing efforts to broaden access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Walgreens led a series of vaccination clinics dedicated to Atlanta-area adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

25 March 2021

How Walgreens is preparing for mass vaccination

Most Americans will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine sooner than originally predicted. Here’s how Walgreens is planning to accommodate the increase in patients.

19 March 2021

Bringing the vaccine to a community near you

New partnership with Uber brings thousands of patients to a series of clinics in Atlanta to receive COVID-19 vaccines from Walgreens pharmacists.

18 March 2021

Calling the shots

Discover the cross-country coordination that goes into helping people in underserved communities secure appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.

11 March 2021

A crash course in community pharmacy

As Walgreens pharmacists vaccinate teachers in their own backyard, they earn an A+ in caring.

10 March 2021

Supporting cancer survivors during COVID-19 and beyond

Walgreens, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and customers across the nation are teaming up this spring to raise money for the ‘Raise Hope, End Cancer Fundraiser.’

09 March 2021

The safest vaccine? The one you can get.

Walgreens Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Ban answers questions on how the COVID-19 vaccines compare.

26 February 2021

Catch up on Walgreens Live: The Road Toward Vaccine Equity

Leaders from WBA and Walgreens and Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discuss why WBA’s Vaccine Equity Initiative is coming at a crucial time in a special LinkedIn Live event.

23 February 2021

Walgreens pharmacist in discussion with President Joe Biden and Ambassador Susan Rice

Pharmacy manager Melanie Owens, along with a childcare worker, firefighter and grocery store director, were invited by the White House to discuss the ongoing struggles of Black essential co-workers during COVID-19.

18 February 2021

Don’t hesitate

Two pharmacy leaders discuss the drivers behind vaccine hesitancy among the Black community, and the ways Walgreens is combatting it.

16 February 2021

Snow day? Snow way.

The same day a Jersey City pharmacy team was scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 18 inches of snow pummeled the area. Mohsin Khan shares the story of his team’s perseverance.

10 February 2021

Walgreens pharmacist vaccinates 103-year-old Spanish Flu survivor

For Bernice Homan, a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic strikes twice. For pharmacist Josh Clossin, a personal loss gives him new perspective at the busiest time in his career.

02 February 2021

A healthy dose of information

Questions about COVID-19 vaccines? You’re not alone – so Walgreens is working to bring you answers, every step of the way.

28 January 2021

Inside a COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Take a look inside a Walgreens large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinic, and see everything that needs to happen so we can ensure each dose gets safely – and efficiently – from cold-storage to community members in need.

18 January 2021

Tackling a tough opponent takes teamwork

Walgreens pharmacists run defense against COVID-19, helping to vaccinate thousands at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

15 January 2021

Rina Shah provides update on long-term care facility vaccination rollout

Our group vice president, pharmacy operations & services joins a Kaiser Family Foundation panel discussion on the challenges and successes experienced so far

05 January 2021

The vaccine and me

A Walgreens registered store manager and pharmacist shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and her thoughts on being part of the solution to end the pandemic.

21 December 2020

‘This is my proudest moment’

Reflections from the Ohio pharmacist who administered the first of what eventually will be millions of COVID-19 vaccines from Walgreens.

16 December 2020

Day in the life: Meet the duo leading Walgreens’ COVID-19 vaccine efforts

Masks are required – and so is a massive amount of teamwork. Learn what it’s like leading teams across the company on the biggest vaccine coordination in Walgreens history.

09 December 2020

Cracking the cold case

Learn how Walgreens is tackling the hot topic of cold storage, as we prepare to do our part in administering COVID-19 vaccines.

02 December 2020

Village Medical at Walgreens, through a patient’s eyes

As expansion continues this month from an initial five locations in Houston, see how a physician-led clinic team works closely with a Walgreens pharmacy team to provide a new kind of convenient healthcare.

23 November 2020

Work that leaves them feeling full

For this Walgreens store manager and his co-workers, it’ll take more than a pandemic to stop Thanksgiving meals from reaching those in need this Thursday.

02 November 2020

Providing shots during a pandemic? We’ve had practice

COVID-19 has intensified the demand for flu vaccines this season. But as H1N1 in 2009 showed, when crisis hits, Walgreens is at its best.

08 October 2020

Could misconceptions keep people from getting the flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Nearly three-fourths of U.S. adults plan on getting a flu shot this season, but a survey suggests misconceptions could keep the other fourth from getting vaccinated.

15 June 2020

Mobilizing our communities

Walgreens is working hard to get our stores open for our communities, ensuring people have access to the medications they need.

15 June 2020

La-la la-la, la-la la-la … Elmo’s words

A brief chat with everyone’s favorite red monster as Walgreens and Sesame Workshop team up to support kids during COVID-19.

26 May 2020

When chronic meets crisis

For those with chronic medical conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has additional implications – and Walgreens pharmacists are here to help.

25 May 2020

Cheers to an unprecedented year

When National Wine Day and Memorial Day fall on the same date and you've been quarantined for weeks, you can look to Walgreens for your next round.

20 May 2020

A prescription for taking the first step

Meet the minds behind a unique training program that teaches pharmacists mental health “first aid.”

16 May 2020

Here's to 2020 with Bebe Rexha

Graduation in the age of social distancing? We're here for every strange second of it - and teaming up with an amazing singer/songwriter to celebrate the class of 2020.

12 May 2020

When the pharmacist knows first-hand

Pandemic or no pandemic, patients with multiple sclerosis in Louisiana have a friend at Walgreens who can vouch for what it’s like.

11 May 2020

Information Rx: COVID-19 testing

Kevin Ban and Rina Shah clear up confusion around COVID-19 testing, what it means to test positive, and the role of antibody testing as we move to the next phase of the pandemic.

05 May 2020

A walk to remember

COVID-19 has stolen a lot from high school seniors, but a store manager in Joliet, Ill., was determined to make graduation special for five of her team members.

01 May 2020

Richard Ashworth on Good Morning America

Ashworth joined ABC’s Good Morning America to discuss our recent announcement to expand COVID-19 testing to 49 states and Puerto Rico.

30 April 2020

Digital aisles drawing crowds

From supporting a surge in website traffic to implementing quick technology solutions, here’s how the team supporting Walgreens.com has responded to COVID-19.

24 April 2020

Beauty experts’ guide to self-care in self-quarantine

Don’t go anywhere without a face mask? Check. Two Walgreens beauty experts share their tips for DIY beauty, skin care and self-care to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 April 2020

So easy, even a kid could do it

A store manager was having trouble convincing older relatives to try new Walgreens services, so the younger generation stepped up to help.

22 April 2020

Friends on the line

As more Walgreens customers turn to online ordering during the coronavirus pandemic, call center agents and ‘issue resolvers’ are just the allies they’re looking for.

21 April 2020

The doctor can (virtually) see you now

During COVID-19, physician visits don’t look like they used to. Walgreens Find Care® is here to help guide you through the changed health care landscape.

16 April 2020

A pull forward for pharmacists

For a Chicago pharmacy manager volunteering at Walgreens’ drive-thru testing sites in Illinois, the COVID-19 pandemic is a call to help patients like never before.

14 April 2020

You deserve to be happy

A Walgreens pharmacist's message of care, hope and kindness, through his art.

10 April 2020

Lessons from a toilet paper expert

As panic-buying increased, toilet paper was one of the first supplies to go. But why? Walgreens’ category manager of paper goods explains.

06 April 2020

Bringing it all together during COVID-19

Meet our head of business continuity, tasked with keeping dozens of Walgreens teams on the same page and working according to plan as we address the coronavirus pandemic.

01 April 2020

Day in the Life: Keeping a distribution center going during the COVID-19 pandemic

Read what life has been like for a function manager at our distribution center in Wisconsin – an employee of an essential business that’s open during the coronavirus pandemic.

31 March 2020

Information Rx: Checking in with our stores – Florida

In this episode, Alex Russo, a pharmacist and Walgreens district manager in Winter Haven, Fla., joins Rina to share a few stories from the field

30 March 2020

Walgreens featured on the Today Show

NBC celebrates pharmacists’ important role during the COVID-19 crisis

27 March 2020

Information Rx: COVID-19 Safety Tips

Walgreens’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Ban, joins Rina Shah, GVP of Pharmacy and Operations to discuss safety tips and background information about the virus itself

26 March 2020

Here’s what it’s like to work at Walgreens during COVID-19

Read what life has been like for a pharmacy manager in New York City – an employee of an essential business that’s open during the coronavirus crisis.