Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) has joined hands with the Access Community Health Network.

Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) has announced that it has partnered with the Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) of Chicago to increase flu vaccination rates in Chicago’s medically-underserved communities.

Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) will be providing more than 10,000 free flu shot vouchers for eligible ACCESS patients.

Ron Weinert, Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) vice president of health systems services, said that, “Heading into what are traditionally the peak months for flu activity in Chicago, this is another way Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) is helping to protect more people from influenza and providing convenient access to Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) flu shots in medically-underserved communities. Our relationship with ACCESS demonstrates the valuable role Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) pharmacists are playing in health care today, coordinating care to improve patient outcomes and lower costs as part of a patient’s care team. It also underscores the importance of residents in our community being linked to a medical home”.

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