WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE:
CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today
announced a major commitment in support of women's heart
health. As a new national sponsor of the American Heart
Association's Go Red For Women® movement, CVS Health
has pledged to raise a minimum of $10 million over the
next three years to support life-saving cardiovascular research and
education. Helena Foulkes, President
of CVS Pharmacy, has also been named as the inaugural National
Chair for Go Red For Women, an annual campaign designed to raise
awareness of heart disease and stroke as the number one killer of
women and to empower women to take charge of their heart
health.
"With more than one in three women living with cardiovascular
disease, there is a great need for increased awareness, funding and
research about women's heart health. I am honored to serve as
National Chair for Go Red For Women to help spread this important
message," said Foulkes. "Many of our colleagues, customers and
communities have been touched by heart disease and stroke and we
are encouraging them to help us inspire action and support the work
of the American Heart Association by 'going red' and as part of our
company's broader commitment to helping people on their path to
better health."
Coinciding with American Heart Month in February, CVS Pharmacy
customers can support Go Red For Women by making a $1, $3 or larger
donation at the register at 7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide
or online, February 5-25. The
in-store fundraising campaign is the first of many initiatives to
support the three-year, $10 million
commitment by CVS Health to the American Heart Association.
"CVS Health and the American Heart Association both share a deep
commitment to making a meaningful health impact in the communities
we serve and we couldn't be more energized and excited about them
joining us in the fight against heart disease in women," said
American Heart Association Board Chairman Al Royse. "CVS Health's support of Go Red For
Women will help fund lifesaving research and education in this
critical area, while also providing easy ways for their customers
to 'Go Red'. We look forward to saving and changing countless lives
by working together."
Cardiovascular diseases cause nearly one in three deaths in
women each year or one death every 80 seconds. It is important to
be armed with heart health knowledge, including knowing the five
key numbers that affect risk for heart disease – total cholesterol,
HDL (good) cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass
index. To help address this need, MinuteClinic – the retail
walk-in medical clinic of CVS Health – is offering free "Know Your
Numbers" heart screenings at its more than 1,100 locations
nationwide on February 14,
Valentine's Day.
"Many women do not realize that most regular cardiovascular
screening tests should begin at age 20, and that knowing your
personal health numbers helps you and your health care provider
better determine your risk for developing future problems," said
Angela Patterson, DNP, FNP-BC,
NEA-BC, and Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer at MinuteClinic. "By
offering free heart health screenings at our MinuteClinic locations
this Valentine's Day, we can help
women assess their heart health and make any necessary changes to
their lifestyle to reduce their risk of heart disease and
stroke."
For a list of MinuteClinic locations, visit
http://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator. No appointment is
necessary; screenings will be provided on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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.
About Go Red For Women
Go Red For Women is the
American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease
and stroke in women. Cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. kill
approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80
percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and
lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and
swifter action for women's heart health. The American Heart
Association's Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by
Macy's and CVS Health, with additional support from our cause
supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedForWomen.org or
call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278).
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