McKesson Medical-Surgical redesigns its business website
McKesson Medical-Surgical re-launched its business website July 21. According to the company, the new site delivers a better web experience for all users of the site; current customers and anyone seeking more information related to healthcare products and solutions. For the first time, the company’s full product catalog is searchable online without a login. McKesson is excited to deliver more value to all visitors to the site by making tens of thousands of products searchable online and enriched with relevant content and media.
Henry Schein launches 2017 Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities program
Henry Schein Inc (Melville, NY) launched its 2017 Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities (HLHC) program, which supports community health centers across the country in their efforts to provide medical and oral health screenings at free health events held in underserved communities. Held in conjunction with National Health Center Week (August 13-19), HLHC is conducted in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The program expects to serve hundreds of people at each of 14 free community health fairs held by community health centers throughout the summer and fall. HLHC supports each community health center’s event with a donation of $5,000 worth of health care products from the company and a $5,000 cash grant from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation.
Piedmont Healthcare opens 27 clinics in Atlanta-area Walgreens stores
Piedmont Healthcare announced it will open retail clinics in 27 Walgreens stores across the Atlanta metro area. The 27 Piedmont QuickCare at Walgreens clinics were designed to complement Piedmont Healthcare’s telehealth service, primary care facilities, and urgent care clinics. The Piedmont QuickCare locations will have extended walk-in hours and online scheduling and offer healthcare services for minor injuries and non-life-threatening illnesses.
American Telemedicine Association CEO to leave
Jon Linkous, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, is leaving the organization. He has led for the last 24 years. Sabrina Smith, MD, the ATA’s current COO, will take on the role of interim CEO. There will be a search to fill the position permanently.