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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) serves as a global leader in pharmacy-led healthcare and retail innovation. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with essential updates on strategic initiatives, financial performance, and operational developments shaping this Fortune 500 company.
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Walgreens has launched its Flu Index® for the 2020-2021 season, a tool to track flu activity and promote vaccination during National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 6-12). With a surge in COVID-19 cases, health experts stress the importance of flu shots. The index shows low flu activity overall for November, with Texas communities leading in flu cases. Walgreens' Chief Medical Officer emphasized that flu shots are essential to alleviate healthcare system strain during the pandemic. The Flu Index updates weekly and ranks flu activity in markets across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced the retirement of Executive VP and Global Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, effective January. Pamela Puryear, Ph.D., will succeed her, bringing extensive experience from Zimmer Biomet and Pfizer. Wilson-Thompson is recognized for her pivotal HR leadership during the pandemic and in promoting racial equity. Puryear aims to enhance WBA's HR strategy focusing on culture and employee experience as the company pursues its digital future.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) plans to launch 40 new Village Medical at Walgreens clinics by summer 2021, expanding its primary care services in Houston, El Paso, Austin, Phoenix, and Orlando. This initiative follows the successful launch of five clinics in Houston, which received high satisfaction ratings. The clinics will provide comprehensive primary care integrated with pharmacy services to improve patient health outcomes while being accessible to underserved communities. The partnership aims to establish 500 to 700 clinics across over 30 U.S. markets in five years.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) will participate in the 2nd Annual Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference on November 19 at 1:10 p.m. Eastern time. Co-COO Alex Gourlay and CFO James Kehoe will represent the company.
The virtual event will be accessible via the company's investor relations website. WBA is a global leader in pharmacy and has over 21,000 stores across more than 25 countries, employing over 450,000 individuals. The company, recognized for its healthcare contributions, aims to promote healthier lives globally.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) and McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) have finalized their joint venture to merge their pharmaceutical wholesale businesses in Germany, creating Alliance Healthcare Deutschland. WBA retains a 70% controlling equity interest, while McKesson holds 30%. This partnership aims to enhance pharmaceutical distribution, support pharmacists, and innovate services within the German healthcare landscape. Both companies express optimism about operational success and improved healthcare delivery.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) announced the appointment of Valerie Jarrett to its board of directors and audit committee, effective immediately. Jarrett, an independent director and the first African-American woman on the board, brings a wealth of experience from her roles in high-profile organizations, including Lyft and the Obama Foundation. Her appointment aligns with WBA's goals for diversity and inclusion, enhancing the board's perspective at a critical time for the company. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s leadership amidst evolving healthcare demands.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) announced a quarterly dividend of 46.75 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter but a 2.2% increase from last year. This dividend will be paid on December 11, 2020, to shareholders on record as of November 19, 2020. The company has a long-standing commitment to dividends, having paid them for 352 consecutive quarters and raised them for 45 consecutive years. Walgreens Boots Alliance continues to be a leader in the pharmacy sector, serving millions of customers globally.
Walgreens expands its COVID-19 testing program to include children aged 3 and older, enhancing access to testing services across the U.S. Previously, testing was limited to those aged 18 and over. With approximately 620 testing sites currently operational and an additional 80 set to open, Walgreens aims to support communities, particularly those identified as socially vulnerable by the CDC. Testing is provided at no cost for eligible individuals and results are typically available within 24 to 72 hours. This initiative underscores Walgreens' commitment to community health during the pandemic.
