Month: April 2023

Pharmacy deserts pose challenges for residents of some Baltimore neighborhoods

The Baltimore Banner, April 26, 2023, Clara Longo de Freitas and Ryan Little A Baltimore Banner data analysis found majority-Black and majority-minority neighborhoods have a slight disadvantage in access to pharmacies compared to mostly white communities. Pharmacies play a multifaceted role in communities. In addition to selling over-the-counter medications and dispensing prescriptions, pharmacies serve as…Continue Reading Pharmacy deserts pose challenges for residents of some Baltimore neighborhoods

Community leaders raise concerns about health care, pharmacy access in wake of Walmart closures

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Chicago Tribune, April 17, 2023, Talia Soglin Community leaders raise concerns about health care, pharmacy access in wake of Walmart closures. Read More…Continue Reading Community leaders raise concerns about health care, pharmacy access in wake of Walmart closures

Walmart to close four Chicago stores this weekend

WBEZ Chicago, April 12, 2023, by Lynnea Domienik, Stephanie Kim Walmart to close four Chicago stores this weekend Sunday will be the last day to shop. Pharmacy customers have up to 30 days to fill orders. Walmart has announced it will shutter half of its Chicago stores this weekend. The retail giant says the four stores…Continue Reading Walmart to close four Chicago stores this weekend