Kroger Health Expands Prescription Drug Safety Education Program to Reach More Than 470 Schools Across the United States
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Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced the expansion of its prescription drug safety education program, 'Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth.' The program, offered at no cost to middle and high schools through collaboration with EVERFI, will now reach more than 470 schools across the United States.
Since partnering with EVERFI in 2018, Kroger Health has educated over 170,000 students about prescription drug safety, teaching the science of addiction, misuse dangers, and proper medication storage and disposal. The program aims to help young people identify warning signs of drug abuse and make informed decisions about prescription medications.
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- Strategic expansion of educational program to 470+ schools demonstrates corporate social responsibility
- No-cost program delivery to schools indicates efficient resource allocation
- Successful track record with 170,000+ students reached since 2018
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Program teaches teens how to spot signs of prescription drug misuse and abuse
Kroger Health has worked with EVERFI since 2018 to reduce the number of young adults misusing prescription medications. To date, Kroger Health reached more than 170,000 students with critical education that teaches the science behind addiction, the dangers of misuse and the importance of proper medication storage and disposal.
"We have all seen the real dangers that come with misuse of prescription drugs," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health. "By expanding this program with EVERFI, we are continuing to help young people recognize the warning signs of drug abuse and misuse."
"Empowering our youth with knowledge about prescription drug safety is not just a necessity, it's a catalyst for transforming communities," said Alice Lee, head of Customer Experience and K-12, EVERFI. "By equipping young people with the tools to make sound decisions, we are laying the foundation for a future where the dangers of drug misuse are drastically reduced, fostering healthier and more resilient communities."
With this program expansion, Kroger Health and EVERFI hope to address the ongoing challenges prescription drug misuse poses by empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to make safe choices.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacies operate more than 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and The Little Clinic offers telehealth services in nine states and operates more than 220 in-person clinics in eight states. Our team of 24,000 healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians believe in practicing at the top of our licenses, enabling "food as medicine" to help prevent disease before it starts, and helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.kroger.com/health.
About EVERFI
EVERFI is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address key societal challenges like financial wellness, mental health, workplace conduct, and more. Founded in 2008, EVERFI has reached millions of K-12 and adult learners worldwide with its transformative digital educational content. Through a unique third-party payer model, EVERFI provides K-12 schools in the
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