Walgreens Continues to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Access Across the Country
June 10 2021 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
More than 4,000 locations will extend pharmacy
hours of operation to add further flexibility for walk-in COVID-19
vaccinations
As part of the Biden Administration’s National Month of Action,
Walgreens will extend pharmacy hours of operation each Friday in
June to provide those who may have limited time the additional
flexibility needed to get a COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, June 11,
18 and 25, 4,000 Walgreens pharmacy locations will extend hours of
operation for walk-in vaccinations. Individuals can visit Walgreens
online store locator or call their local Walgreens to check for
updated pharmacy hours of operation. Additionally, Walgreens has
more than 400 24-hour pharmacy locations across the country where
individuals can receive a COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis.
As the Administration’s July 4 deadline to have more than 70
percent of adults in the nation with at least one dose of the
COVID-19 vaccine approaches, Walgreens efforts to address hesitancy
and reduce common barriers to COVID-19 vaccine access continue with
encouraging results:
- Hosted more than 1,000 vaccine clinics in medically underserved
areas, with approximately 140 additional clinics planned over the
next six weeks.
- Launched a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic that has made more
than ten stops across the country, with 10 additional stops planned
by July 5.
- Added new national partners, including Faith for Black Lives
and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), to
continue raising awareness about vaccine access and to provide
ongoing education addressing vaccine hesitancy.
- Partnered with UnidosUS to increase the uptake of COVID-19
vaccines among the Latinx community by developing and amplifying
bilingual resources through a mobile education tour.
- Continuing to provide thousands more COVID-19 vaccines in June
through more than 120 vaccine clinics directly with employers, and
with schools and community colleges over the summer.
- Enabled myWalgreens members to donate Walgreens Cash rewards
through the mobile app to the Vaccine Access Fund, managed by LISC
and founded in partnership with Uber and PayPal Foundation, to
ensure individuals can continue receiving free transportation to
and from COVID-19 vaccine appointments with Uber.
Individuals can continue scheduling appointments, including
same-day appointments, based on availability in their area, through
Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or calling 1-800-Walgreens, with
options in both English and Spanish.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States
segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global
leader in retail pharmacy. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health
and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and
wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000
retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination
serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens
pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by
providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best
meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical
and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver
high-quality products and services in local communities
nationwide.
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