Program teaches teens how to spot signs of
prescription drug misuse and abuse
CINCINNATI, Jan. 13,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare
division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced the
expansion of the company's prescription drug safety program for
high school students, Prescription Drug Safety: Know the
truth. This initiative is part of Kroger Health's ongoing
commitment to helping people live healthier lives by raising
awareness about the safe use, storage and disposal of prescription
medications. It is made available at no cost to middle and high
schools through the company's strategic collaboration
with EVERFI® the leader in powering social impact through
education.
Kroger Health has worked with EVERFI since 2018 to reduce the
number of young adults misusing prescription medications. To date,
Kroger Health reached more than 170,000 students with critical
education that teaches the science behind addiction, the dangers of
misuse and the importance of proper medication storage and
disposal.
"We have all seen the real dangers that come with misuse of
prescription drugs," said Colleen
Lindholz, president, Kroger Health. "By expanding this
program with EVERFI, we are continuing to help young people
recognize the warning signs of drug abuse and misuse."
"Empowering our youth with knowledge about prescription drug
safety is not just a necessity, it's a catalyst for transforming
communities," said Alice Lee, head
of Customer Experience and K-12, EVERFI. "By equipping young people
with the tools to make sound decisions, we are laying the
foundation for a future where the dangers of drug misuse are
drastically reduced, fostering healthier and more resilient
communities."
With this program expansion, Kroger Health and EVERFI hope to
address the ongoing challenges prescription drug misuse poses by
empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to make safe
choices.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are
dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across
our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve
over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping
experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names,
serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating
#ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us,
visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare
division of The Kroger Co., is one of America's leading retail
healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients
annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacies operate more than 2,200
pharmacies across 35 states and The Little Clinic offers telehealth
services in nine states and operates more than 220 in-person
clinics in eight states. Our team of 24,000 healthcare
practitioners, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians believe
in practicing at the top of our licenses, enabling "food as
medicine" to help prevent disease before it starts, and helping
people live healthier lives. For more information, visit
www.kroger.com/health.
About EVERFI
EVERFI is an international technology
company driving social impact through education to address key
societal challenges like financial wellness, mental health,
workplace conduct, and more. Founded in 2008, EVERFI has reached
millions of K-12 and adult learners worldwide with its
transformative digital educational content. Through a unique
third-party payer model, EVERFI provides K-12 schools in the U.S.
with access to essential educational resources at no cost, ensuring
that students everywhere gain vital life skills. Recognized as one
of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and
featured on Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List and the GSC EdTech
150, EVERFI continues to shape the future of digital learning. To
learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter @EVERFI.
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