CVS/pharmacy is currently holding more than 1,000 free Project Health screening events in 27 cities across the U.S. These events are designed to bring access to healthcare directly into multicultural communities throughout the country; help people know their numbers and how to take preventative action if necessary; and provide information about insurance options and the Affordable Care Act. Initially timed with the open enrollment period, the events will continue to run through mid-February.

CVS/pharmacy continues to hold its free Project Health screening events through mid-February, bringing the total to more than 1,000 events in 27 cities across the U.S.   In a previous article, Dawn-Marie Gray described how Project Health events are providing direct access to healthcare in multicultural and uninsured communities throughout the country – helping people to know their numbers, how to take preventive action, and where to seek treatment if necessary.  Here, she discusses how Project Health is helping to deliver culturally relevant healthcare access to its customers, and some of the results that they’ve seen so far at these events.

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