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APRIL 4, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Walgreen clinics expand care into chronic illness
Walgreen Co. has stretched the reach of its drugstore clinics beyond treating ankle sprains and sinus infections to handling chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure.
The company, based in Deerfield, Ill., said Thursday that most of its 370 in-store Take Care Clinics now will diagnose, treat and monitor patients with some chronic conditions that are typically handled by doctors.
APRIL 4, 2013 | BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: Walgreen Clinics Add Care of Chronic Illnesses to Boost Sales
Walgreen Co. (WAG), the largest U.S. drugstore chain, is expanding into treatment of diabetes, asthma and other chronic illnesses to lure new customers including millions gaining insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
MARCH 23, 2013 | MODERN HEALTHCARE: Redesigning Healthcare
Healthcare innovation doesn't happen overnight, or even within three years.
APRIL 4, 2013 | KAISER HEALTH NEWS: Walgreens Becomes 1st Retail Chain To Diagnose, Treat Chronic Conditions
It’s not just sore throats and flu shots anymore. Walgreens today became the first retail store chain to expand its health care services to include diagnosing and treating patients for chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and high cholesterol.
MARCH 28, 2013 | DETROIT FREE PRESS: Drugstore Clinics: A Rapidly Growing Option for Sick People
Lois Gridley wasn't feeling well. She had just taken her 10-year-old son to the pediatrician and he had strep throat. She worried she might have it, too.