Decades after unethical experimentation conducted in Tuskegee, Ala., cultivated medical mistrust among African Americans, former mayor Johnny Ford is getting the COVID-19 vaccine in hopes that he inspires others to do the same.
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The Vaccine, In Our Words: Tuskegee's Johnny Ford Vaccine clinic rolls into Chicago's Hispanic community Mobile clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines right to the nation’s most vulnerable, such as this recent pop-up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Maine's Sharon Daley A nurse battles time and tide to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to rural communities living on the remote islands along Maine’s coast.'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Massachusetts' Gladys Vega An activist in Chelsea, Mass., is on a mission to get her majority-Hispanic community vaccinated and protected from COVID – and she won’t take no for an answer.Tales from the road to vaccine equity Eugene Russell drove a bus-turned-COVID-19 vaccine center across the U.S. These were the highlights.Marching band says 'mahalo' to Walgreens, 'aloha' to Hawaii When the Hortonville, Wis., high school band needed COVID-19 tests required for travel to Hawaii, Walgreens made sure they got to safely go on the trip of a lifetime.'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Philadelphia's twin doctors Two doctors – twin sisters – are working double time on vaccine education to help their patients make informed decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine while combatting misinformation and systemic healthcare disparities.
From the expert: Changing beauty trends during COVID-19 Lauren Brindley, group vice president of beauty and personal care, discusses the changing priorities for consumers during COVID and the trends she thinks are here to stay.One year later: How a Walgreens reopened with help from the community it serves A store team on Chicago’s South Side remembers a month last summer when despair quickly turned to inspiration as a community came together.
'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Baltimore barber Kennard Perry A Baltimore barber takes a little off the top and creates an environment where customers can talk openly about the COVID-19 vaccine.'Should I be worried about the Delta variant?' and other COVID-19 questions, answered Dr. Kevin Ban, Walgreens’ chief medical officer, discusses COVID-19 variants, additional doses, vaccinations for children under 12 and more.
'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Kansas' Dr. Jen Brull A doctor born and raised in the heart of the Midwest uses her empathetic bedside manner to help bring her vaccine-hesitant patients around to the idea of getting their shot.When a picture is worth 1,000 words The hunt for a 60-year-old photograph led the daughter of a former Walgreens pharmacist deep into the company’s historical archives.
'The Vaccine, In Our Words': Tallahassee's Rev. Holmes A Florida pastor uses the power of the pulpit, his belief in science, and his faith to call on his parishioners to get vaccinated in order to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.Jet-setting away When Tracey McGhee’s travel accessories business faced an uphill battle, she pivoted, persevered and got her products into Walgreens stores.Pharmacy tech does it for Babydog, wins over half a million dollars West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his dog surprise a Walgreens team member with a life-changing prize for her life-saving work during the pandemic.Helping you prepare for the 2021 flu season Can you get the flu vaccine and your COVID-19 shot? Will the flu spread more than last year? Our experts have the answers.Humans of Walgreens: Adrian Contreras An Oregon pharmacy manager lost two family members in the first wave of COVID-19. Since then, he’s made it his mission to get his community vaccinated.History of pharmacy, legacy of care From the first Walgreens drugstore to more than 9,000 neighborhood staples, learn how we’ve continued to innovate pharmacy and healthcare services for more than 120 years.
Aja Naomi King talks healthy beginnings for moms, babies The new mom and actress joins Walgreens and Vitamin Angels on their mission to provide millions of children and expectant mothers with life-changing vitamins and minerals.Patient dedication that spans four time zones On Women Pharmacist Day, meet Melanie Trotta, who’s spent nearly a decade at Walgreens caring for patients in several states across the country.It pays well to stay well How the myWalgreens Credit Card can help you reach personal and financial goals, one purchase at a time.COVID-19: A timeline of 'firsts' An unprecedented moment in time, more than 18 months in the making. Revisit some of our pharmacy team members’ achievements that have defined the pandemic.
What drives Don A posthumous gesture from a longtime customer proved to one Walgreens team member just how important it is to treat people with kindness.That's one way to get in the spirit As a longtime investigator of sites with haunted histories, Walgreens manager Patrick Korellis ain’t afraid of no ghost.