Coordinated primary care and pharmacy services help patients better manage their health through easy access and high-quality care.
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Walgreens U.S. Healthcare segment and VillageMD today announced the expansion of Village Medical at Walgreens into Colorado, with three new primary care practices, two in Fort Collins and a third in Longmont.
“Healthcare can be difficult to navigate, as patients manage health conditions, providers, appointments, medications, and, at times, access to basic care,” said Mike Umbleby, vice president of integration at Walgreens Boots Alliance. “Walgreens and VillageMD utilize our combined expertise in primary care and pharmacy to provide the right care, at the right time, in patients’ local communities, to help them get and stay healthy.”
Village Medical is a primary care practice conveniently located alongside a Walgreens pharmacy location. Village Medical physicians and Walgreens pharmacy team members collaborate to provide patients with cost-effective, expert care for chronic conditions and everyday illnesses and injuries. Physicians and pharmacists collaborate closely and ensure patients have access to high-quality care and medical expertise.
The number of people in Colorado with three or more chronic diseases is growing and is expected to reach 1.4 million by 2030,[1] demonstrating the need for accessible care.
“Together, we’re committed to providing patients with access to personalized, high quality and coordinated care – care that we know they want and deserve,” said Clive Fields, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer, VillageMD. “We’re excited to expand our primary care and pharmacy service offerings in Colorado to allow residents to better manage their care right in their local community.”
Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in Colorado will create more than 70 full-time jobs and directly employ approximately 30 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants.[2] Physicians and pharmacists are supported with high-tech tools, optimized electronic medical records, and reduced administrative tasks, empowering them to focus on providing patient care and achieving positive health outcomes.
In addition to Colorado, there are Village Medical at Walgreens locations in states nationwide, with nearly half in medically underserved areas.
Village Medical at Walgreens practices accepts various health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, in participating markets. Patients may access care and support through in-person, at-home, and telehealth visits. Patients can learn more and book appointments by visiting https://www.villagemedical.com/locations.
To learn more about career opportunities at Village Medical, please visit the VillageMD careers page.
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About Walgreens
Walgreens is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.
About VillageMD
VillageMD provides high-quality, accessible healthcare services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multi-specialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional clinic settings, in patient’s homes, and in online appointments. Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliate practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 680 practice locations in 26 markets.
To learn more, please visit our website.