WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing
commitment to help improve access to health care for all Americans,
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the rollout of Project
Health, its annual free health services campaign, at select CVS
Pharmacy locations in 10 multicultural communities across the
country. Beginning Thursday, September 8 and running through
December 18, nearly $8 million worth of free health services will be
delivered at more than 500 Project Health events.
Since 2006, Project Health has delivered more than $112
million worth of free health care services to nearly 872,000
people, many of whom are uninsured or underinsured, demonstrating
the continuing need for these critical services.
"Despite the increased number of Americans who have become
insured over the past five years, there are still barriers to
quality care, such as cost and access, for many patients," said
Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer of CVS
Health. "Project Health is part of CVS Health's commitment to
improving access to quality care by identifying health concerns and
risk factors for participants who may not have otherwise sought
preventative care."
Project Health offers an array of free comprehensive health risk
assessments, including blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI),
glucose and total cholesterol screenings. Once screened, CVS
Pharmacy helps patients through on-site consultations with
bilingual (English/Spanish) nurse practitioners or physician
assistants who will analyze results and refer patients who require
additional medical attention to no-cost or low-cost medical
facilities nearby or to their primary care physician. CVS
pharmacists are also available to conduct one-on-one medication
reviews and answer any questions patients may have.
"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) applauds
CVS Health on their Project Health initiative," said Kevin Counihan, Director and Marketplace Chief
Executive Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services. "We thank them for their continued commitment to
providing free health screenings and educational materials ensuring
better health for many Americans."
Over the past 10 years, high rates of certain treatable
conditions among Project Health participants have been identified,
including:
- 53 percent were found to be overweight or obese
- 38 percent had abnormal blood pressure readings
- 26 percent had abnormal glucose readings
- 37 percent were found to have abnormal cholesterol levels
Project Health events, held in markets with large multicultural
populations, are open to all consumers regardless of race, gender
or insurance status and do not require an appointment. Current
locations include Atlanta,
Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los
Angeles, Miami,
New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Project Health events are
also being held at select CVS Pharmacy stores in Puerto
Rico through November on Saturdays and Sundays from
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
U.S. Project Health events will be held from 2
p.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays at select CVS Pharmacy locations, with no appointment
needed. For a full calendar of Project Health events,
visit www.cvs.com/projecthealth (in
Spanish: www.cvs.com/proyectosalud).
About CVS Health
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping
people on their path to better health. Through its more than 9,600
retail pharmacies, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a
leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 80 million plan
members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more
than one million patients per year, and expanding specialty
pharmacy services, the Company enables people, businesses and
communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways.
This unique integrated model increases access to quality care,
delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care
costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the
future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.
Media Contact
Mary Alfieri
Mary.Alfieri@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9811
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