1. Channel: Drug

Together in the Fight for Health Equity: Rina Shah, Walgreens

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Rina Shah of Walgreens was part of a panel of five leading retailers that recently addressed the barriers that many Americans face in accessing quality health care, and discussed what can be done to lower them. The conversation was part of the Together in the Fight for Health Equity event presented by Chain Drug Review, Kearney and Nestlé Health Science. This video is part of a series that also highlights the other participants in the panel: Warren Moore of Walmart, Andre Persaud of Rite Aid, Dr. Marc Watkins of Kroger and Jennifer Zilka of Good Neighbor Pharmacy.

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