Walgreens will host a Heart Health Clinic at a local Walgreens store in Jacksonville, Florida alongside First Coast American Heart Association, where heart disease accounts for approximately 2 out of 10 deaths in Florida.1 The clinic will provide education, guidance and information to customers and patients about Walgreens Heart Health resources including details on participating in clinical trials. During the clinic, customers and patients will also be able to receive free blood pressure screenings, free flu and routine vaccinations and hands-only CPR demonstrations. The event is part of Walgreens goal to offer convenient, consumer-centric healthcare solutions, build trust with community members and guide them to improve their overall health.
Heart Health Clinic at Walgreens
February 27, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST
Walgreens, 654 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 23305
Dr. Triana Watkins, Chris Styer, Ging Saldajeno
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic groups in the U.S. and one person dies every 33 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Walgreens is bringing heart health resources directly to Jacksonville, where heart disease accounts for approximately 2 out of 10 deaths in Florida.1 Walgreens will meet patients in the community to provide education guidance while offering Heart Health resources, services and immunizations.
