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Cardinal Health's board of directors has elected Nancy Killefer as an independent director, effective September 14.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has announced its continued commitment to Feeding America's Kid's Cafe program in 2015.

Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network, has been ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Chain Drug Stores" in the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Pharmacy Study.

CVS Health marked the first anniversary of ending tobacco sales at CVS/pharmacy by releasing new data showing a measurable reduction in cigarette purchases over the past year.

Walgreens and the United Nations have has kicked off their third Get a Shot. Give a Shot campaign, with Walgreens pledging to help provide a life-saving vaccine for every immunization administered at a Walgreens pharmacy, Healthcare Clinic or Duane Reade pharmacy between now and August 31, 2016.

The Kroger Co. family of stores is partnering with Feeding America and the country's dairy farmers and milk companies to encourage its shoppers to 'Pour It Forward' by donating nutrient-rich milk to families in need in their local communities.

Bartell Drugs has announced that Frank Segrave, President and CEO of Silvergate Pharmaceuticals and former Vice President of Pharmacy at Walmart, has joined the Bartell Drugs board of directors.

Reasor's has installed automated defibrillators in every store.

Company officials have announced that Food City will once again provide the flu vaccine this immunization season.

CVS Health has entered into new clinical affiliations with St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and TriHealth in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Walgreens and Providence Health & Services have announced a strategic clinical collaboration aimed at coordinating patient care and improving patient access, which plans to bring up to 25 new retail clinics to Oregon and Washington.

Price Chopper Supermarkets has announced its acquisition of Fairway Pharmacy in Montrose, PA.

Target Corporation has promoted John Mulligan to the newly created role of executive vice president and chief operating officer, while Cathy Smith has joined Target as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Cardinal Health Inventory Management Solutions has announced the launch of automated, cloud-based workflow modules for biological implants, sutures, and trauma and spine implants to help manage complicated operating room inventory, eliminate waste and remove cost from the operating room supply chain.

Flu shots are now available daily with no appointment necessary at all Walgreens pharmacies, Duane Reade pharmacies, and Healthcare Clinics nationwide.

Rite Aid Corporation has announced that seasonal flu shots are now available at all Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide.

Avella Specialty Pharmacy has once again been named in Inc. 5000 Magazine's list of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Rite Aid has announced that all of the company's nearly 4,600 stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Google Wallet, starting Saturday, August 15.

CVS Health has announced the launch of ScriptSync, a new pharmacy service that enables patients with multiple medications to pick up their prescriptions in a monthly CVS/pharmacy visit.

CVS Health Research Institute experts have encouraged the cardiology community to review and reconsider current treatment guidelines for the management of high cholesterol.

Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Heart Attack Receiving Center Accreditation.

Boston Medical Center has received a $1.3 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to support a demonstration project of pharmacy-based naloxone rescue kits.

CVS Health Corporation has announced operating results for the 3 months ended June 30, 2015.

Continuing an estimated $750 million investment in Wisconsin, Meijer has opened 2 more stores in Wauwatosa and Oak Creek.

Ken Martindale, the current president and chief operating officer of Rite Aid Corporation, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO of Rite Aid stores.

Discount Drug Mart has opened its first MetroHealth walk-in clinic at the pharmacy chain's Parma Heights store, located at 6476 York Road.

RediClinic has announced that it will donate a total of $40,000 to 8 YMCAs serving the greater Baltimore/Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Seattle areas.

Hannaford is inviting the local community to celebrate the grand opening of the North Berwick Hannaford Supermarket on August 8.

CVS Health has entered into new clinical affiliations with two leading health care organizations, Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Kansas and Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania.

CVS Health and IBM will use predictive analytics and Watson cognitive computing to transform care management services for patients with chronic disease.