Kroger Health Expands Prescription Drug Safety Education Program to Reach More Than 470 Schools Across the United States
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced the expansion of its prescription drug safety education program, 'Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth.' The program, offered at no cost to middle and high schools through collaboration with EVERFI, will now reach more than 470 schools across the United States.
Since partnering with EVERFI in 2018, Kroger Health has educated over 170,000 students about prescription drug safety, teaching the science of addiction, misuse dangers, and proper medication storage and disposal. The program aims to help young people identify warning signs of drug abuse and make informed decisions about prescription medications.
Kroger Health, la divisione sanitaria di The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), ha annunciato l'espansione del suo programma di educazione sulla sicurezza dei farmaci prescritti, 'Sicurezza dei Farmaci Prescritti: Conosci la verità.' Il programma, offerto gratuitamente a scuole medie e superiori in collaborazione con EVERFI, raggiungerà ora più di 470 scuole negli Stati Uniti.
Dal 2018, anno in cui ha iniziato la collaborazione con EVERFI, Kroger Health ha educato oltre 170.000 studenti sulla sicurezza dei farmaci prescritti, insegnando la scienza della dipendenza, i pericoli dell'abuso e le corrette modalità di stoccaggio e smaltimento dei farmaci. Il programma mira ad aiutare i giovani a identificare i segnali di avvertimento dell'abuso di droghe e a prendere decisioni informate sui farmaci prescritti.
Kroger Health, la división de salud de The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), anunció la expansión de su programa de educación sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos recetados, 'Seguridad de Medicamentos Recetados: Conoce la verdad.' Este programa, ofrecido sin costo a escuelas secundarias y preparatorias en colaboración con EVERFI, ahora alcanzará a más de 470 escuelas en Estados Unidos.
Desde que se unió a EVERFI en 2018, Kroger Health ha educado a más de 170,000 estudiantes sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos recetados, enseñando la ciencia de la adicción, los peligros del mal uso y el almacenamiento y eliminación adecuados de medicamentos. El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los jóvenes a identificar signos de advertencia de abuso de drogas y tomar decisiones informadas sobre los medicamentos recetados.
Kroger Health는 The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR)의 건강 관리 부서로, '처方약 안전: 진실을 알아라'라는 처방약 안전 교육 프로그램의 확장을 발표했습니다. EVERFI와의 협력을 통해 중학교 및 고등학교에 무료로 제공되는 이 프로그램은 이제 미국 전역의 470개 이상의 학교에 도달할 것입니다.
내부적으로 EVERFI와 파트너십을 맺은 2018년 이후, Kroger Health는 170,000명 이상의 학생들에게 처방약 안전에 대해 교육해왔으며, 약물 중독의 과학, 오용의 위험 및 약물의 올바른 보관 및 처분 방법에 대해 가르쳤습니다. 이 프로그램은 젊은이들이 약물 남용의 경고 신호를 식별하고 처방약에 대한 정보에 기반한 결정을 내릴 수 있도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Kroger Health, la division santé de The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), a annoncé l'expansion de son programme d'éducation à la sécurité des médicaments prescrits, 'Sécurité des médicaments prescrits : Connaissez la vérité.' Le programme, proposé gratuitement aux collèges et lycées en collaboration avec EVERFI, atteindra désormais plus de 470 établissements aux États-Unis.
Depuis son partenariat avec EVERFI en 2018, Kroger Health a éduqué plus de 170 000 étudiants sur la sécurité des médicaments prescrits, enseignant la science de la dépendance, les dangers de l'abus et les méthodes appropriées de stockage et d'élimination des médicaments. Le programme vise à aider les jeunes à identifier les signes d'alerte de l'abus de drogues et à prendre des décisions éclairées concernant les médicaments prescrits.
Kroger Health, die Gesundheitsabteilung der The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), hat die Erweiterung ihres Programms zur Sicherheit von verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten, 'Sicherheit von verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten: Kenne die Wahrheit', bekannt gegeben. Das Programm, das in Zusammenarbeit mit EVERFI kostenlos für Mittelschulen und Oberschulen angeboten wird, wird nun über 470 Schulen in den Vereinigten Staaten erreichen.
Seit der Partnerschaft mit EVERFI im Jahr 2018 hat Kroger Health über 170.000 Schüler zur Sicherheit von verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten aufgeklärt und lehrt die Wissenschaft der Sucht, die Gefahren des Missbrauchs sowie die richtige Lagerung und Entsorgung von Medikamenten. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, Jugendlichen zu helfen, Warnzeichen für Drogenmissbrauch zu erkennen und informierte Entscheidungen über verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente zu treffen.
- Strategic expansion of educational program to 470+ schools demonstrates corporate social responsibility
- No-cost program delivery to schools indicates efficient resource allocation
- Successful track record with 170,000+ students reached since 2018
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Program teaches teens how to spot signs of prescription drug misuse and abuse
Kroger Health has worked with EVERFI since 2018 to reduce the number of young adults misusing prescription medications. To date, Kroger Health reached more than 170,000 students with critical education that teaches the science behind addiction, the dangers of misuse and the importance of proper medication storage and disposal.
"We have all seen the real dangers that come with misuse of prescription drugs," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health. "By expanding this program with EVERFI, we are continuing to help young people recognize the warning signs of drug abuse and misuse."
"Empowering our youth with knowledge about prescription drug safety is not just a necessity, it's a catalyst for transforming communities," said Alice Lee, head of Customer Experience and K-12, EVERFI. "By equipping young people with the tools to make sound decisions, we are laying the foundation for a future where the dangers of drug misuse are drastically reduced, fostering healthier and more resilient communities."
With this program expansion, Kroger Health and EVERFI hope to address the ongoing challenges prescription drug misuse poses by empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to make safe choices.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacies operate more than 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and The Little Clinic offers telehealth services in nine states and operates more than 220 in-person clinics in eight states. Our team of 24,000 healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians believe in practicing at the top of our licenses, enabling "food as medicine" to help prevent disease before it starts, and helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.kroger.com/health.
About EVERFI
EVERFI is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address key societal challenges like financial wellness, mental health, workplace conduct, and more. Founded in 2008, EVERFI has reached millions of K-12 and adult learners worldwide with its transformative digital educational content. Through a unique third-party payer model, EVERFI provides K-12 schools in the
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