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16 Atlanta-area Health Corner Clinics Offer $15 Flu Shots HOUSTON (November 29, 2006) – RediClinic LLC today announced it is opening 16 Atlanta-area Health Corner Clinics in Walgreens drugstores. Thirteen of the clinics are already open and all 16 will offer $15 flu shots through the end of the year. Health Corner Clinics are in-store healthcare facilities that offer consumers easy access to high-quality, routine health services at affordable prices. “For the first time, residents of the greater Atlanta area are now able to get treatment for minor medical conditions and many preventive services easily and inexpensively through Health Corner Clinics in Walgreens stores,” said Web Golinkin, RediClinic chief executive officer. “Ninety-eight percent of RediClinic patients to date have rated our service as ‘outstanding’, and as an opening invitation we are offering $15 flu shots until the end of the year at all of our Atlanta Health Corner Clinic locations so everyone can experience how easy and inexpensive healthcare can be.” Health Corner Clinics, operated in Atlanta by RediClinic, are staffed by certified nurse practitioners who work with local physicians to diagnose, treat and call in prescriptions for common medical conditions, such as strep throat and upper respiratory infections. They also administer the broadest range of preventive services available at any in-store clinic, including health screenings, most blood tests your doctor could order, flu shots and other immunizations, and back-to-school, sports and other basic physical exams. Each clinic has two full exam rooms and a patient education area in the lobby, and is located next to the in-store pharmacy so that patients can get their medications quickly and easily. The Health Corner Clinics in Atlanta are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adults and children over age two can be treated, no appointments are necessary and a typical visit takes about 15 minutes. Health Corner Clinics use RediClinic’s proprietary electronic medical record system to document and guide patient visits. This system ensures patient suitability to a limited scope of practice and facilitates continuity of care when other clinicians are involved. Patients who cannot be treated at a Health Corner Clinic or who need ongoing treatment are referred to their primary care provider, if they have one, or to other physicians in their communities. “We’ve had very good response to our Health Corner Clinics in other markets because our customers appreciate convenient and affordable access to basic healthcare services,” said Don Huonker, Walgreens vice president of pharmacy services. Health Corner Clinics are now open at the following Atlanta-area Walgreens drugstores: • 1762 Mars Hill Road, NW; Acworth, GA 30101 • 3003 Old Alabama Road; Alpharetta, GA 30022 • 4120 Austell Road; Austell, GA 30106 • 2779 Cobb Parkway, NW; Kennesaw, GA 30152 • 2990 Five Forks Trickum Road; Lawrenceville, GA 30044 • 181 South Clayton Street; Lawrenceville, GA 30045 • 2945 Panola Road; Lithonia, GA 30038 • 2988 Shallowford Road; Marietta, GA 30066 • 2464 Roswell Road; Marietta, GA 30062 • 5985 Peachtree Parkway; Norcross, GA 30092 • 5230 Dallas Highway; Powder Springs, GA 30127 • 2670 Cobb Parkway, SE; Smyrna, GA 30080 • 1855 Hudson Bridge Road; Stockbridge, GA 30281 Coming in early December: • 9465 Highway 5; Douglasville, GA 30135 • 7530 Roswell Road; Sandy Springs, GA 30350 • 5320 Memorial Drive; Stone Mountain, GA 30083 For a complete list of services, prices and additional information on Health Corner Clinics that are operated by RediClinic, visit www.rediclinic.com. Revolution Health Group, the company created by AOL co-founder Steve Case, is RediClinic LLC’s largest investor and is providing the capital to support the national rollout of RediClinic. RediClinic LLC Since 1989, RediClinic (formerly known as InterFit Health) has provided people with easy access to high quality, convenient and affordable healthcare services. Today the company is a national leader in ‘convenient care’ and is the largest provider of retail health screening services in the United States. RediClinic also provides health screenings, flu shots and other health-related services to major employers. For more information, visit www.rediclinic.com. Revolution Health Group Revolution Health Group was established in July 2005 to create the leading comprehensive consumer-centric health company. One of three business groups in the Revolution LLC family of companies, Revolution Health empowers consumers by putting them at the center of the health system, building innovative health-related companies through investments, acquisitions and partnerships. Revolution Health’s strategy is to create businesses and products that provide greater consumer choice, control and convenience in three key healthcare sectors affected by the rapid growth of the Internet and defined-contribution health plans: content; coverage; and care. Walgreens Co. Walgreen Co. is the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2006 sales of $47.4 billion. The company operates 5,515 stores in 47 states and Puerto Rico, including 76 Happy Harry’s stores in Delaware and surrounding states. Walgreens also provides additional services to pharmacy patients and prescription drug and medical plans through Walgreens Health Services, its managed care division, which includes Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (a pharmacy benefits manager), Walgreens Mail Service Inc., Walgreens Home Care Inc. and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. |
