“Walgreens En Tu Comunidad” Fosters Community in Puerto Rico with Health Fair Aimed to Increase Access and Education of Certain Health Services

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Walgreens is launching its inaugural community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 8. The event aims to enhance access to health services and education, featuring health screenings, vaccinations, and various health-related activities. Key offerings include free HIV testing, blood pressure screenings, and routine immunizations. The fair will also provide CPR demonstrations and health education from the American Heart Association, prenatal vitamins from Vitamin Angels, and consultations from Walgreens beauty and wellness experts. Special guests include Puerto Rico senator Nitza Moran Trinidad and Walgreens' chief customer officer, Tracey Brown. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Walgreens store in Montehiedra.

Positive

• Walgreens is taking initiative to improve community health in Puerto Rico.
• Free health services such as blood pressure screenings, HIV testing, and immunizations are being provided.
• The event could enhance Walgreens' brand image as a trusted health and wellness provider.
• Collaboration with reputable organizations like the American Heart Association and Puerto Rico Department of Health adds credibility.
• Presence of special guests could attract more attendees and media coverage.

Negative

• The event is to one day and one location, potentially limiting its impact.
• No direct financial benefits or profit increases for Walgreens mentioned.
• There are logistical challenges in managing a large community event.

Walgreens will host its first community health fair at a store in San Juan on Saturday, June 8.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations. Services offered include blood pressure screenings, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, more than 40% of people in Puerto Rico surveyed have been told they have high blood pressure.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET in the parking lot of the Walgreens store in Montehiedra – 9400 Ave. Los Romeros, San Juan, PR 00926. In addition to health and wellness services, attendees will enjoy onsite entertainment, special local and national guests and a variety of family friendly activities and giveaways. Programming will also include remarks by Puerto Rico senator Nitza Moran Trinidad, Tracey Brown, chief customer officer at Walgreens, among others.

Available screenings, tests and services will include the following on a first come, first served basis:

• Health Education: The American Heart Association will be onsite providing CPR hands only demonstrations and heart health education. In addition to this, the Centros Sor Isolina Ferré will provide education on their services offered for children with special needs.
• HIV Testing: Free HIV tests will be administered by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.
• Hypertension: Free blood pressure screenings will be administered by Walgreens pharmacists.
• Immunizations: Routine vaccinations will be administered by Walgreens pharmacists and will include vaccines like shingles, pneumococcal, hepatitis A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human papillomavirus infection (HPV), and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
• Prenatal Care & Maternal Health: Vitamin Angels will provide expectant mothers with free prenatal vitamins and nutrition education information.
• Walgreens Beauty and Wellness Consultants: Onsite services will include education and guidance on the latest innovations and trends from beauty brands most loved in the community, like La Roche-Posay.

For more information about “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” visit @walgreenspuertorico on Instagram.

About Walgreens

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. True to its purpose of “more joyful lives through better health,” Walgreens has a more than 120-year heritage of caring for communities and providing trusted pharmacy services, and today is playing a greater role as an independent partner of choice offering healthcare services that improve care, lower costs, and help patients. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Walgreens is proud to serve nearly 9 million customers and patients daily. The company’s pharmacists are playing a more critical role in healthcare than ever before, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for some of the nation’s most underserved populations. Walgreens offers customers and patients a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms designed to deliver high-quality products and healthcare services. Within the U.S. Healthcare segment, Walgreens portfolio also includes businesses in primary care, multi-specialty, post-acute care, urgent care, specialty pharmacy services, population health and provider enablement.

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Carmen Lopez

Walgreens Media Relations

media@walgreens.com

Source: Walgreens

FAQ

What is the date and location of Walgreens' community health fair in Puerto Rico?

The health fair will be held on Saturday, June 8, at the Walgreens store in Montehiedra, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

What services will be offered at the Walgreens community health fair in San Juan?

Services include blood pressure screenings, HIV testing, routine immunizations, CPR demonstrations, and health education.

Who will be the special guests at the Walgreens community health fair in San Juan?

Special guests include Puerto Rico senator Nitza Moran Trinidad and Tracey Brown, chief customer officer at Walgreens.

What is the purpose of Walgreens' “Walgreens en tu Comunidad” event?

The event aims to increase access to health services and provide health-related education to the community.

Will there be any entertainment at the Walgreens health fair in Puerto Rico?

Yes, the event will feature onsite entertainment, family-friendly activities, and giveaways.