**NEWS BRIEF**
First Georgia and Rhode Island Village Medical at Walgreens to Open in October
Oct. 7, 2022 – Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD today announced plans to open new Village Medical at Walgreens locations in Georgia and Rhode Island in October. Georgia’s first Village Medical at Walgreens practice will open Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 5435 Five Forks Trickum Road, in Stone Mountain Ga.
Following, Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD will open Rhode Island’s first Village Medical at Walgreens on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 385 Cottage St., in Pawtucket, R.I. Village Medical at Walgreens provides patients comprehensive primary care, alongside convenient, cost-effective pharmacy services, increasing access to expert care for chronic conditions, as well as everyday illnesses and injuries.
In 2020, nearly 3.2 million Georgia residents lived in a primary care shortage area[i] and nearly 65% of people in Rhode Island who were 65 and older had four or more chronic conditions[ii] – demonstrating the need for accessible care.
Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the Providence and Atlanta areas will create more than 300 full-time jobs and directly employ 120 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals, such as physicians, nurse practitioners and medical assistants.[iii] Physicians and pharmacists are supported with high-tech tools, optimized electronic medical records and reduced administrative tasks, empowering them to focus on providing patient care and achieving positive health outcomes.
Village Medical at Walgreens accepts a wide range of health insurance including Medicaid and Medicare in participating markets. Patients may access care and support through in-person, at-home and telehealth visits. Learn more and book appointments by visiting https://www.villagemedical.com/locations. For more about career opportunities at Village Medical, visit the VillageMD careers page. Additional details and multimedia assets are available on the Walgreens Newsroom.
To learn more about VillageMD, visit here.
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[i] Kaiser Family Foundation Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity, Life Expectancy at Birth, Median Annual Household Income, Primary Care Health Profession Shortage Areas and Status of State Medicaid Expansion data; World Population Review 2020 Maternal Mortality Rate by State data; United States Census Bureau QuickFacts. Accessed at https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/Georgia%20Health%20Equity%20Facts_1.pdf. Accessed on Aug. 4, 2022.
[ii] Kaiser Family Foundation Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity, Life Expectancy at Birth, Median Annual Household Income, Primary Care Health Profession Shortage Areas and Status of State Medicaid Expansion data; World Population Review 2020 Maternal Mortality Rate by State data; United States Census Bureau QuickFacts. Accessed at https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/Georgia%20Health%20Equity%20Facts_1.pdf. Accessed on Aug. 4, 2022.
1 Village Medical internal data.
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.
A trusted, global innovator in retail pharmacy with approximately 13,000 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem. The company is reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all as part of its purpose – to create more joyful lives through better health. Through dispensing medicines, improving access to a wide range of health services, providing high quality health and beauty products and offering anytime, anywhere convenience across its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare.
WBA has more than 315,000 team members and a presence in nine countries through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile. Additionally, WBA has a portfolio of healthcare-focused investments located in several countries, including China and the U.S.
The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA has been recognized for its commitment to operating sustainably: it is an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2021.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
About VillageMD
VillageMD is committed to offering high-quality, accessible primary care options for communities across the country through Village Medical. VillageMD partners with physicians to provide the tools, technology, operations, staffing support and industry relationships to deliver high-quality clinical care and better patient outcomes, while reducing the total cost of care. The Village Medical brand provides value-based primary care for patients at traditional free-standing practices, Village Medical at Walgreens practices, at home and via virtual visits. VillageMD and Village Medical have grown to 22 markets and are responsible for more than 1.6 million patients. VillageMD is a leading participant in CMS innovation programs and will apply to participate in the upcoming ACO REACH model, which helps providers deliver better outcomes for patients and create healthier communities through value-based care. To learn more, please visit www.villageMD.com.