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Bartell Drugs and Seattle Gourmet Foods/Dilettante Chocolates® team up to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital

SEATTLE, 2018-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Emmy was only 2 years old, she and her family received devastating news—the little girl had neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. What followed was a whirlwind of treatments, eventually leading to her remission. But the possibility of complete financial ruin for her family overlaid the joy of her prognosis.

Thanks to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund, not only was Emmy feeling better, but her family’s fiscal future was sound.

To help support Emmy and the thousands of other children in need of vital healthcare, Bartell Drugs and Seattle-based Seattle Gourmet Foods/Dilettante Chocolates® products, are joining forces to raise money for Seattle Children’s in support of its vision to transform children’s health for generations to come.

During February, for each package of Dilettante Chocolates® products — TruffleCremes®, Chocolate-covered fruit, caramels, and toppings and sauces purchased at a Bartell location— a financial contribution will be made to the hospital with a total expected up to $25,000.

The fundraising effort by the two Northwest-owned companies reflects their long-time commitment to positively impact the lives of children and families living in the Puget Sound area.

“Seattle Gourmet Foods, manufacturer of Dilettante Chocolates®, is proud to support our Pacific Northwest community through this partnership with Bartell Drugs and Seattle Children’s Hospital,” says Mark S. Clark, Director, Seattle Gourmet Foods. “This collaborative fundraising effort focuses on supporting the important healthcare role that Seattle Children’s plays in our region.”

To drive additional awareness, Bartell locations will have major in-store and print promotions as well as advertising.

About Bartell Drugs
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 128-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Seattle Gourmet Foods
Premium Quality Gourmet Foods Since 1993
For 25 years Seattle Gourmet Foods has remained a family-owned business committed to manufacturing quality food and confections. Our focus remains on sourcing the finest ingredients and providing consistent premium quality throughout our diverse line of products. Our brands include — Dilettante Chocolates®, Myntz!, Merlino Baking, Maury Island Farms, Anna’s Honey, Buckeye Beans & Herbs, Quinn’s, and FungusAmongUs®. Visit us at www.seattlegourmetfoods.com

Media Contact: 
Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Seattle Gourmet Foods
425-656-9076
www.seattlegourmetfoods.com

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Bartell Drugs appoints Adam Wampler as new SVP of Operations

SEATTLE, 2018-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs, the country’s largest and oldest family owned pharmacy, announced that it has hired Adam Wampler as new Senior Vice President of Operations.

Wampler has over 30 years of experience working with Safeway, and the Safeway/Albertsons organization. In his most recent position as its Northern California Senior Vice President of Operations, Wampler was responsible for profitability, store conditions, diversity, and employee development across Safeway/Albertson’s 283 stores in three states. He also held leadership roles in marketing execution, store design, and store layout.

“Adam’s experience in grocery and retail are a great fit for Bartell Drugs,” said Bartell’s CEO, Kathi Lentzsch. “His focus on delivering an exceptional store experience through employee development and seamless operations will expand upon our famous Red Vest service.”

Bartell Drugs has been family owned since its inception in Seattle in 1890. Since then, it has led the way in convenient and friendly pharmacy and retail experiences for generations of Puget Sound customers. The company continues to base its business on providing a personalized shopping experience for the neighbors it serves in the King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 128-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and an emphasis on overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs to host its Shop Local event on Saturday, November 25

Bartell Drugs encourages you to “Shop Local” with us on

SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs, Seattle-based and family-owned for 127 years, encourages you to “Shop Local” with us on Saturday, November 25.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 65 of our stores will offer coffee and cookies to guests who visit the stores.  In addition, at eight stores, our Shop Local event will offer vendor sampling of great local products including Sparkling Ice, Seattle Chocolates, and Brew Dr. Kombucha at eight of our 65 store locations, as well as a variety of special skincare consultations and family friendly activities like face painting and balloon artists:

Store Time Activity
Bellevue Village 11:00am to 1:00pm Lego Play date
North Bend 2:00pm to 4:00pm Lego Play date
Magnolia 11:00am to 1:00pm Skincare Consultation
Roosevelt Square 2:00pm to 4:00pm Skincare Consultation
Admiral Way 11:00pm to 1:00pm Caricature Artist
Renton Highlands 2:00pm to 4:00pm Caricature Artist
Marysville 11:00am to 1:00pm Face painting/balloon artist
Seattle Hill Road 2:00pm to 4:00pm Face painting/balloon artist

In addition, participants can enter to win a fantastic gift basket featuring a number of items from our 30th annual Gift Guide. Pick up a Gift Guide in your local Bartells or visit online at Bartelldrugs.com.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its 127-year history here in the Pacific Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs launches 2017 Gift Guide

More than 200 local treats, holiday-themed goodies and unique gift items featured

SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday season is upon us and Bartell Drugs is here to make your gift-giving and entertaining easy and convenient with our much-anticipated Gift Guide.

The Gift Guide launches November 12 in all Bartell locations, and in the Seattle Times, Everett Herald, the Tacoma News Tribune and other local newspapers, and at Bartelldrugs.com for browsing, list making and inspiration!

With more than 200 unique products—many locally made—there are items expressly for everyone in your life, from gamers to gourmands. There is even a great selection of “ugly” holiday sweaters and other seasonal apparel.

Bartell’s emphasis on local includes favorites like Almond Roca (Tacoma), Seattle Chocolate, Aplets & Cotlets (Cashmere), Funko Toys (Everett), and quirky products from Seattle-based Archie McPhee, you are guaranteed to please everyone on your list. There are even items exclusive to Bartells, such as our annual collectible ornament, Seattle Nutcracker and a host of other fun products.

“The Bartell Drugs’ Gift Guide has become a holiday tradition,” says Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Brent Beebe. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to highlight local products, as well as provide a convenient place for gift-giving ideas for everyone on your list.”

This is the 30th anniversary of the Gift Guide and every year it is anticipated by thousands of Puget Sound residents and families as the favorite place to choose gifts for family, friends, white elephant party gifts and more. With 65 store locations to shop, it is also a quick and easy trip to pick up last-minute party items.

Amazon Prime Now members can even order Gift Guide items online and get their orders in two-hours (locations and delivery may vary; check your Amazon Prime Now account to see if your zip code is available).

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs to host its 15th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive

SEATTLE, 2017-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its 15th annual Salvation Army “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive.

The toy drive will run November 12 through December 9 at 65 of Bartell’s locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

As part of the promotion, we are partnering with MOVin and WARM radio stations and hosting two special radio remotes to encourage donations. These remotes will be:

  • Wednesday, November 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • MOVin 92.5 with hosts Brooke and Jubal
    • At Admiral Way Bartell Drugs, 2345 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle
  • Friday, December 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • WARM 106.9 with hosts Allen and Ashley
    • At Silver Lake Bartell Drugs, 11020 19th Avenue SE, Everett

Toys will be distributed to low-income children and youth the week before Christmas through the Salvation Army’s “toy warehouses.”

Donation options include:

  • Donate at the cash register at any Bartell Drugs location.
  • Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to 14 years of age.

“This community-wide drive helps make the holiday season brighter for deserving children in the neighborhoods we serve,” says Bartell Drugs CFO Rob Jensen. “The generous response by our customers over the past 15 years has been extremely gratifying.”

The month-long drive in 2016 generated over 5,800 toys provided by Bartell customers—the equivalent of $88,710 in toys provided to the Salvation Army.

PHOTO CAPTION: Vafa Mostaghim, Assistant Manager at our Jefferson Square (West Seattle) store, poses with samples of toys that can be given to needy kids during our Toy ‘N’ Joy toy donation drive, November 12 through December 9.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its 127-year history here in the Pacific Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contacts:
Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
206-933-9414
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs joins Aetna’s Medicare national network of preferred pharmacies

SEATTLE, Wash. and HARTFORD, Conn., 2017-Oct-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs and Aetna (NYSE: AET) today (October 11, 2017) announced that Bartell Drugs has joined Aetna’s Medicare national network of preferred pharmacies. Effective January 1, 2018, Aetna Medicare members with drug coverage can fill their prescriptions at lower, preferred copays at any Bartell Drugs in Washington State.

“Our focus on personal customer service, convenience, and well-being is at the heart of our local pharmacy experience,” said Peter Koo, senior vice president of pharmacy for Bartell Drugs. “Joining Aetna’s network of preferred pharmacies will provide Medicare members in Washington with easier access and lower out-of-pocket costs for their prescriptions.”

“Our goal is to make it easy and convenient for our members to get the medications they need to help keep them healthy,” said Gary Culp, vice president for Aetna Medicare. “We admire Bartell Drugs’ 127-year local history and share its commitment to providing exceptional service to our Medicare members in Washington State.”

About Bartell Drugs

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving an estimated 44.7 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com and learn about how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world. @AetnaNews

Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Other pharmacies are available in our network. Members who get “Extra Help” are not required to fill prescriptions at preferred network pharmacies in order to get Low Income Subsidy (LIS) copays.  The formulary and/or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.  Aetna Medicare’s pharmacy network offers limited access to pharmacies with preferred cost sharing in: Suburban PA and Rural ME and Urban IL. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including pharmacies with preferred cost sharing, members please call the number on your ID card, non-members please call 1-855-338-7027 (TTY: 711) or consult the online pharmacy directory at http://www.aetnamedicare.com/pharmacyhelp. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area.

Contact:

Ric Brewer
Bartell Drugs
206.933.9416
Ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs to perform real-time comprehensive prescription compliance checks with LexisNexis VerifyRx™

Comprehensive prescription compliance verification solution integrates easily  into existing pharmacy workflows

ATLANTA, 2017-Oct-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Announced today (Oct. 10, 2017) , Bartell Drugs, a family-owned pharmacy chain of 67 stores in the greater Puget Sound area, will use LexisNexis VerifyRx™ to perform real-time comprehensive prescription compliance checks within their existing workflows.

The solution uses the existing, real-time pharmacy connectivity of eRx Network and the provider validation service from LexisNexis – on more than 8.5 million providers. It requires little to no IT integration effort or maintenance by a pharmacy chain and enables industry-leading prescriber validation across the pharmacy industry.

“We were ready to take the next step in prescriber compliance and needed a turnkey solution that would not take resources away from our focus on patients,” said Peter Koo, senior vice president of Pharmacy, Bartell Drugs. “The VerifyRx solution enables Bartell to take advantage of timely, accurate and comprehensive prescriber data via the LexisNexis Provider Data MasterFile™, using eRx Network’s connectivity to implement a solution directly within our pharmacy workflow.”

Using VerifyRx helps to mitigate the risk of payment recovery and regulatory fines that commonly result from the prescriptive authority, federal licensing, state credentials and controlled substance regulations.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Bartell to deliver the vast capabilities of VerifyRx and the value provided by the seamless integration with the eRx Network,” said Craig Ford, vice president of sales, Pharmacy, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Verifying prescriber data in the workflow process is critical to pharmacies. Our strategic alliance has enabled us to respond to the needs of Bartell and other chains to deliver a leading, compliance-driven solution while using their existing connectivity.”

In addition to conducting comprehensive compliance checks with VerifyRx, pharmacies can take advantage of its time-saving, risk mitigation features, such as a custom user interface and reporting tools.

“The combination of eRx Network’s reliable network and the comprehensive prescriber compliance solution of LexisNexis Health Care will help make it easier and more efficient for Bartell to meet compliance requirements through its entire chain of stores,” said Richard Brook, senior vice president, eRx Network. “We are confident that the implementation of our combined solutions will add value to Bartell’s processes without causing any disruption to their workflows or increases to their operational costs or development efforts.”

About Bartell Drugs
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based  in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About eRx Network, LLC

eRx Network, LLC, formerly a Change Healthcare company, provides pharmacy claims switching and secure electronic prescription routing solutions that are designed to help retail pharmacies improve operational efficiency, optimize reimbursement and improve pharmacy profitability and customer loyalty. Learn more at www.erxnetwork.com.

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions

At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we believe in the power of data and advanced analytics for better risk management. Our healthcare solutions combine proprietary analytics, science and technology with the industry’s leading sources of provider, member, claims and public records information to improve cost savings, health outcomes, data quality, compliance and exposure to fraud, waste and abuse. For more information, please visit www.lexisnexis.com/risk.

Media Contacts:

Ed Domansky
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
843.290.9408
ed.domansky@lexisnexisrisk.com

Colin Ford
eRx Network
615.932.3185
colin.ford@erxnetwork.com

Ric Brewer
Bartell Drugs
206.933.9416
Ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs hosts annual Fall Beauty Event, October 1- October 7

SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs celebrates the arrival of autumn with a “ladies day out”! The annual Fall Beauty Event runs October 1 through October 7 at participating Bartell’s locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

Six Bartells locations will feature a host of informative and fun cosmetics demonstrations including false eyelash applications, skincare consultations, 20-minute facials, opportunities to win special gift baskets valued at more than $150 apiece, sample treats from your favorite food companies, and special chain-wide sale pricing on a host of exciting beauty product lines.

The exclusive makeup consultations will be available by appointment only at these six (6) locations. Each consultation is 20 minutes long and recipients will also receive special “beauty bags” with cosmetic samples and coupons. Spaces are limited at each location and are filled on a first-registered, first-served basis.

NOTE: As of October 2, 2017, registrations for this event are closed.

The Fall Beauty Events locations and times are listed below:

  • Monday, October 2 – Green Lake Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 3 – Maple Valley Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 4 – Snoqualmie Ridge Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 5 – Rainier Valley Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 6 – Lower Queen Anne Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 7 – University Village Bartell Drugs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As part of Bartells commitment to the community, we have donated cosmetics to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission and its Hope Place, a residential recovery program and shelter providing case management, meals and counseling for women and their children in Rainier Valley.

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About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

 

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer, Senior Communications Manager, Bartell Drugs, 206-933-9416 or ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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New CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opens in Redmond

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs has opened in Redmond, offering more communities access to high-quality, convenient health care. For treatment of minor illness and injury, CareClinic at the Redmond Town Center Bartell Drugs is a new way for people to receive the treatment they need, promptly and at an affordable price.

“Patients come to our CareClinic for quality and convenient care,” said Kaiser Permanente clinician Michael Erickson, CareClinic chief. “We’ve proven that CareClinic locations live up to the promise of quickly diagnosing and treating common ailments. We get you in, taken care of and on your way for an affordable price.”

Kaiser Permanente and Bartell Drugs strive to make excellent health care as accessible and affordable as possible, and CareClinic is no different. The in-store clinics are open to everyone – both Kaiser Permanente members and nonmembers – ages 2 and up. Led by Kaiser Permanente care teams, services include treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and routine preventive care such as vaccinations. Patients choose whether to have CareClinic work with their insurance plan or pay a flat-fee of just $75 per visit, without insurance

To ensure excellent care, CareClinic clinicians coordinate with the patient’s primary provider to make treatment personalized and precise. Patients who are Kaiser Permanente members can feel confident in knowing that their diagnosis and treatment plans are included in their secure electronic health record and shared with their care teams. For those with other insurance plans, CareClinic providers can share records with the patient’s primary care provider for a seamless care experience.

To celebrate the launch of CareClinic in Redmond, youth physicals for school, sports and activities are just $25. From Aug. 21 to Sept. 10, people can mention the promotion during a visit to any CareClinic to redeem the half-off special.

With the opening at the Redmond Town Center, Kaiser Permanente and Bartell Drugs now operate 15 CareClinics throughout Western Washington, and the network of innovative and effective clinics is poised to continue to grow. These clinics help to further Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of the communities it serves.

“Bartell Drugs guests have told us they want the ability to get care and treatment as well as everyday necessities in one place,” said John Lewis, director of CareClinic Operations for Bartell Drugs. “That’s why we’re so excited to continue our expansion in order to offer our services to more communities around the region.”

For a complete list and more information on all the current CareClinics, visit careclinic.org.

About Bartell Drugs
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 67 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 11.8 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/share.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drug
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs now open at Gig Harbor, WA

High-quality and convenient health care services now available seven days a week at
13 CareClinics across Western Washington

SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today at 5500 Olympic Drive, providing Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and on their way. This new location will provide treatment for minor illness and injuries, as well as preventive services from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

“Patients come to our CareClinics for quality and convenient care,” said Kaiser Permanente clinician Michael Erickson, CareClinic chief. “We’ve proven that CareClinics live up to the promise of quickly diagnosing and treating common ailments. We get you in, taken care of and on your way for an affordable price.”

CareClinics are open to everyone – both Kaiser Permanente members and nonmembers – ages 2 and up. They can bill your insurance plan or the cost is just $75 per visit for those without health coverage. Led by Kaiser Permanente care teams, services include treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and routine preventive care such as vaccinations.

CareClinic patients who are Kaiser Permanente members can feel confident in knowing that their diagnosis and treatment plans are included in their secure electronic health record and shared with their care teams, allowing for a more coordinated care.  For those with other insurance plans, CareClinic can also share your records with your primary care provider for a seamless care experience.

Kaiser Permanente and Bartell Drugs now operate 13 CareClinic locations and plan to add two more by the end of the year. These clinics help to further Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of the communities it serves.

The two additional CareClinic locations planned for 2017 include:

  • Snoqualmie Ridge – summer 2017
  • Redmond Town Center – summer 2017

“Bartell Drugs guests have told us they want the ability to get care and treatment as well as everyday necessities in one place,” said John Lewis, director of CareClinic Operations for Bartell Drugs. “That’s why we’re so excited to continue our expansion in order to offer our services to more communities around the region.”

For a complete list and more information on all the current CareClinics, visit care-clinic.org.

About Bartell Drugs

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 11.8 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/share.

Contact:

1.877.BARTELL
(1.877.227.8355)

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Bartell Drugs now offers wines and craft beers through Prime Now delivery service

SEATTLE, 2017-May-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — With summer on the horizon, who wouldn’t want to have a chilled bottle of rosé or frosty-cold local craft beer delivered right to their door after a long day?

Bartell Drugs customers who are Amazon Prime members can choose from a great selection of local wines and craft beers and receive free two-hour delivery through Prime Now.

Introduced in November 2016, Bartells was the first drugstore available through Prime Now. Since then, customers have been enjoying the convenience of ultra-fast delivery of products from Bartells. With the recent addition of wine and beer, Bartells customers can get everything on their list conveniently delivered right to their door.

Few of the more than 20 wine brands available include Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Waterbrook, LaMarca—and 20 local craft beers and ciders—including Seattle Cider, Fremont Brewery, Elysian Brewing, Black Raven—available through the Prime Now online ordering and delivery service.

Bartells was the first drugstore to be on Prime Now, launching the service in November, 2016. Since then, the service has expanded throughout most of the existing Prime Now delivery areas.

Customers for this service must be Prime Now members and be 21 years or age or older.

Prime Now members can enter their zip code into the Prime Now app, or online at www.bartelldrugs.com/services/primenow to check if they are in the delivery areas.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drug
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs to host a chain wide “Grand Event” with the biggest bargains to celebrate its 127th year anniversary

SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — For four generations, Bartell Drugs has been the leading drugstore for the residents of the Pacific Northwest.

To celebrate its 127th year, Bartells is planning a chain wide “Grand Event” with the biggest bargains of the year on thousands of fantastic products. The “Grand Event” runs April 30 through May 13.

In addition to the sales, 10 special in-store events are scheduled. These events will include activities such as free make-up demonstrations and manicures, sampling by several local vendors, and special give-aways. It all wraps up on May 13 with “Show Your Red Day.” All customers wearing red will receive a commemorative, limited-edition Seattle Chocolates Bartell chocolate bar (one per person with a minimum $15 purchase):

Sunday, April 30 – Lower Queen Anne store, 600 First Ave. North, Seattle

Monday, May 1 – Tacoma store, 3601 6th Ave., Tacoma

Thursday, May 4 – North Bend store, 248 Bendigo Blvd. South, North Bend

Friday, May 5 – Edmonds store, 23028 100th Ave. West, Edmonds

Saturday, May 6 – Bellevue Village store, 10116 NE 8th St., Bellevue

Tuesday, May 9 – Jefferson Square store, 4706 42nd Ave. SW, Seattle

Wednesday, May 10 – Sammamish Highlands store, 526 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish

Thursday, May 11 – Downtown store, corner of 5th & Olive, Seattle

Friday, May 12 – Fairwood store, 17254 140th Ave. SE, Renton

Saturday, May 13 – University Village store, 2700 NE University Village St., Seattle

All events run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

As part of the celebration and to emphasize Bartell’s commitment to the community, we have donated more than 500 “Clean Kits,” packets filled with some of the top needed personal care products, to Seattle’s Union Gospel. Bartell staff will be passing out the kits at the Georgetown “Tiny Village” on Thursday, May 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. along with special Bartell Birthday cookies and hot chocolate for encampment residents. Representatives from SUGM will also be on-hand on May 11 at our Fifth and Olive store to educate about its mission helping the city’s homeless. Customers will also have the opportunity to purchase items at the store for distribution to area needy.

“Bartell Drugs has been integral part of the community for four generations,” says Bartell Senior Communications Manager, Ric Brewer. “We want to demonstrate this connection with our annual sales event for our dedicated customers, and by giving back by providing needed items to some of the most vulnerable in our community with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.”

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

SOURCE: Bartell Drugs

Media Contact:
Ric Brewer, Senior Communications Manager, Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416 or ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opens new location in Washington

High-quality and convenient health care services now available seven days a week at 12 CareClinics across Washington

SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today (April 17, 2017) at 11020 19th Avenue SE, providing Everett and Snohomish County residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and on their way. This new location will provide treatment for minor illness and injuries, as well as preventive services from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

“Patients come to our CareClinics for quality and convenient care,” said Kaiser Permanente clinician Michael Erickson, CareClinic chief. “We’ve proven that CareClinics live up to the promise of quickly diagnosing and treating common ailments. We get you in, taken care of and on your way for an affordable price.”

CareClinics are open to everyone – both Kaiser Permanente members and nonmembers – ages 2 and up. The cost is $75 per visit for those without health coverage. Led by Kaiser Permanente care teams, services include treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and routine preventive care such as vaccinations.

Kaiser Permanente members who access the CareClinic can feel confident in knowing that their diagnosis and treatment plans are included in their secure electronic health record and shared with their care teams, allowing for a more coordinated care experience.

Kaiser Permanente and Bartell Drugs now operate 12 CareClinic locations and plan to add three more by the end of the year. These clinics help to further Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of the communities it serves.

The four additional CareClinic locations planned for 2017 include:

  • Gig Harbor –  June  2017
  • Snoqualmie – summer 2017
  • Redmond Town Center – summer 2017

“Bartell Drugs guests have told us they want the ability to get care and treatment as well as everyday necessities in one place,” said John Lewis, director of CareClinic Operations for Bartell Drugs. “That’s why we’re so excited to continue our expansion in order to offer our services to more communities around the region.”

For a complete list and more information on all the current CareClinics, visit care-clinic.org.

About Bartell Drugs

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 11.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/share.

Contact:

1.877.BARTELL
(1.877.227.8355)

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs pharmacists now offer treatments for minor medical care needs

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is now offering treatments for a variety of minor medical care needs through their network of certified pharmacists.

The twelve stores offering these services include: 5th & Olive, Issaquah, North Bend, Factoria, Broadway and Pike, Silver Lake, Redondo, Magnolia, Burien, Lower Queen Anne, Riverton Heights, and Lake Serene.

The types of care varies with patient needs, but examples include treatments for ailments such as insect stings, urinary tract infections, seasonal allergies, burns, human and animal bites, yeast infections, shingles and more.

Fees for the service are extremely affordable, usually ranging between $15 and $25.

“We’re pleased to offer this convenient service to our patients,” remarked Christina Ree, Bartell’s clinical programs manager. “It’s important that we utilize our highly skilled pharmacists to their maximum potential in today’s evolving healthcare environment. This service allows physicians more time to spend on complex cases and provides a more affordable option in which to spend healthcare dollars.”

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About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer, Senior Communications Manager, Bartell Drugs, 206-933-9416 or ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs introduces new Specialty Pharmacy service

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs, America’s oldest family owned pharmacy, has launched a new Specialty Pharmacy service that personalizes healthcare for those experiencing conditions requiring specialized medications.

“Being diagnosed and entering treatment can be overwhelming,” states Bartell’s Clinical Programs Manager, Christina Ree. “Our Specialty Pharmacy program helps take the fear out of the process and replaces it with confidence.”

Some of the difficult to treat conditions may include cancer, hepatitis B and C, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis and a host of other medical conditions requiring very specialized medications and therapy regimens.

Specialty Pharmacy dispenses medications used to treat challenging and complex medical conditions. But it also helps patients see the benefits of their prescriptions.

“Specialty care is more than just dispensing medications,” says Ree. “Through this program, we help engage with patients to address all the issues relevant to their condition and take care of everything behind the scene so they can start and stay on therapy.”

Ree notes that this is really more of a partnership with patients, going the extra mile to help educate patients about potential drug interactions, side effects, scheduling prescription renewals, helping to connect them with payment assistance options, and other aspects of care.

Patient contact is made via in-person check-ins,  in addition to wellness calls by trained professionals who monitor patient progress and answer questions in the convenience of their home.

Bartell’s Specialty Pharmacy programs are available at all Bartell locations. Patients can check with their Bartell pharmacist to learn more about the program.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 126-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opens in Des Moines, WA

SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today (March 20, 2017) at 21615 Pacific Highway South, providing Des Moines residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and on their way. This new location will provide treatment for minor illness and injuries, as well as preventive services from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

“Patients come to our CareClinics for quality and convenient care,” said Kaiser Permanente clinician Michael Erickson, CareClinic chief. “We’ve proven that CareClinics live up to the promise of quickly diagnosing and treating common ailments. We get you in, taken care of and on your way for an affordable price.”

CareClinics are open to everyone – both Kaiser Permanente members and nonmembers – ages 2 and up. The cost is $75 per visit for those without health coverage. Led by Kaiser Permanente care teams, services include treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, and routine preventive care such as vaccinations.

Kaiser Permanente members who access the CareClinic can feel confident in knowing that their diagnosis and treatment plans are included in their secure electronic health record and shared with their care teams, allowing for a more coordinated care experience.

Kaiser Permanente and Bartell Drugs now operate 11 CareClinic locations and plan to add four more by the end of the year. These clinics help to further Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of the communities it serves.

The four additional CareClinic locations planned for 2017 include:

  • Silver Lake (Everett) – April  2017
  • Gig Harbor –  June  2017
  • Snoqualmie – summer 2017
  • Redmond Town Center – summer 2017

“Bartell Drugs guests have told us they want the ability to get care and treatment as well as everyday necessities in one place,” said John Lewis, director of CareClinic Operations for Bartell Drugs. “That’s why we’re so excited to continue our expansion in order to offer our services to more communities around the region.”

For a complete list and more information on all the current CareClinics, visit care-clinic.org.

About Bartell Drugs

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 127-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 11.3 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/share.

Contact:

Kaiser Permanente
Jackson Holtz
Holtz.j@ghc.org
206-448-2728

Bartell Drugs
Ric Brewer
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com
206-933-9416

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Bartell Drugs to showcase Northwest’s local products during “Loving Local” week from February 12th – 18th

SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Part of the joy of living in the Pacific Northwest is the opportunity to enjoy locally made products. Bartell Drugs is highlighting locally and regionally based companies and their products during “Loving Local” week from February 12th – February 18th.

With our own more than 126-year history in the Northwest, Bartell’s is proud to support other home-grown businesses and products, something larger chains just aren’t able to do.  And to celebrate, we are offering special vendor sampling and in-store events to showcase the more than 150 great local products to our Bartell customers. Some of the vendors will include: Joe Chocolates, Moon Valley Organics, Earth Baby Mama Angel, DRY beverages, Himalayan Dog Treats and Zings bars. In-store events will feature a caricature artist or a face-painter, along with food and drink sampling.

As part of celebrating local and helping our community, we’re also donating to select neighborhood food banks. Representatives from the Ballard Food Bank, Mill Creek Food Bank and the Highline Food Bank will be on-hand at their neighborhood Bartells to highlight their organizations’ programs for store guests at the three in-store events.

Local matters to you and so it matters to us, too! Help us show your love for local!

Vendor Sampling locations and dates:
4th & Jackson store
Tuesday, February 14 from Noon to 3:00 p.m.

4th & Madison store
Wednesday, February 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In-Store events locations and dates:
Burien store
Thursday, February 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Face-painting will be available for store guests. Highline Food Bank will be tabling.

Mill Creek Store
Friday, February 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Caricature artist will be available for store guests. Mill Creek Food Bank will be tabling.

Ballard Commons store
Saturday, February 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Caricature artist will be available for store guests. Ballard Food Bank will be tabling.

For more information, visit www.bartelldrugs.com/services/events/

About Bartell Drugs
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 126-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contacts:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs expands its popular Amazon Prime Now one-hour online ordering and delivery service

SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs announced the expansion of its popular Amazon Prime Now one-hour online ordering and delivery service.

Bartells was the first drugstore to launch on Prime Now back in November 2016.The service allows Prime members in Seattle to easily shop thousands of health, beauty, grocery, snacks, local products and much more from Bartell Drugs and have those items conveniently delivered right to their door for free in two hours. This expansion gives even larger service coverage into additional Seattle and Eastside neighborhoods.

Prime members can simply log onto www.bartelldrugs.com/services/primenow/ to enter their zip code to see if they are within the designated deliver areas.

Bartell Drugs delivery is available in select zip codes. The service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

About Bartell Drugs:

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 126-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs offers convenient and affordable flu vaccination

SEATTLE, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday season brings together family and friends, but it also increases the chances of contracting the flu.

Bartell Drugs is here as your convenient and affordable place to get that flu vaccination for you and your entire family.

Flu season is starting to take hold across the country, and U.S. health officials are urging everyone who hasn’t gotten a flu shot yet to get one now.

According to epidemiologists with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, national flu levels are currently low and scattered, yet evidence points to an increase in outbreaks, including here in the Pacific Northwest.

Most of the virus out there is influenza H3N2 with H1N1 still circulating. H3N2 is a strain that is part of this year’s flu vaccine, according to the CDC. The vaccine supply is good this year, with more than 131 million doses available.

The range of hospitalization is still low, but as with most H3N2 seasons, the highest rate right now is in the elderly.

The overall rate of hospitalizations for flu is about 2 out of every 100,000 cases. In the elderly, it’s 7 per every 100,000.

Flu activity will increase, says Christina Ree, Bartell’s Clinical Programs Manager. “We don’t know how severe the season is going to be, so it’s important to get vaccinated before flu activity picks up. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself,” she said.

In a typical flu season, flu complications—including pneumonia —send more than 200,000 Americans to the hospital. Death rates linked to flu vary annually, but have gone as high as 49,000 in a year, according to the CDC.

Most of the time, flu activity peaks between December and March but can last as late as May.

How effective a vaccine is depends on how good a match it is to the strains of flu virus circulating that year. Most years, the vaccine is between 40 percent and 60 percent effective, according to the CDC.

Getting your flu shot soon is important because it can take several weeks to produce enough antibodies to give you maximum protection, officials noted.

More information

For more on flu, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/complications.htm

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 126-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs teams up with Amazon to offer Prime Now one-hour delivery service in Seattle

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today (Nov. 15, 2016) its Prime Now one-hour delivery service adds its first drugstore to the service with local, family-owned store, Bartell Drugs. Prime members in Seattle can now shop thousands of health, beauty, grocery, snacks, local products and much more from Bartell Drugs and have those items conveniently delivered right to their door for free in two hours.

Starting today through 11:59 p.m. on November 21, Amazon Prime members will get $10 off their first orders of $20 or more with the promo code BARTEL10.

“Bartell Drugs has always stressed convenience as well as quality of products and service,” says Brian Unmacht, President/CEO of Bartell Drugs. “We are excited to leverage Prime Now’s unparalleled delivery speeds to meet customers’ day-to-day needs while honoring the exemplary service and products that our customers have come to know and love.”

Bartell Drugs delivery is available in select zip codes and expanding rapidly. The service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

“We’re proud to team up with fellow Seattle-based company, Bartell Drugs, to offer more than 85% of its inventory for superfast delivery right to the customer’s door,” said Simoina Vasen, director of Amazon Prime Now. “Whether you don’t want to leave your couch to get cold medicine, need a last-minute beauty fix, or want to embrace the holiday spirit with festive seasonal supplies, Bartell Drugs’ wide selection of local merchandise adds to the growing variety of product offerings available for one-and two-hour delivery in our home town.”

About Bartell Drugs:

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Bartell Drugs opens its newest location in Ballard on November 19

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Showcasing new features for convenience and quality products, family-owned Bartell Drugs unveiled its newest location in Ballard on November 3.

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The more than 14,200-square-foot store is the 65th location in the 125-year-old chain’s regional network and is being considered a signature store in the chain’s expansion into additional urban neighborhoods.

Located at the intersection of 22nd Avenue Northwest and Northwest 56th— just across from the Ballard Public Library—Bartells has been part of the Ballard neighborhood since around 1911.

“Bartell Drugs is proud of its long history in Ballard,” says Bartell President and CEO Brian Unmacht. “We’re excited to build on this tradition with our new store and to continue offering the convenience, service and outstanding lines of quality products—including our focus on local items—that has made Bartells a trusted retailer throughout the Northwest.”

This is our second store in this burgeoning area, along with our store at 15th and Market streets. Bartells is focusing on increasing its urban locations to better serve our guests in some of the denser neighborhoods in Seattle and on the Eastside.

The store’s full-service pharmacy offers a spacious waiting area and a wide range of healthcare options focused on convenience. Other store features include an expanded cosmetics section showcasing seasonal and on-trend colors, shades and products; a thirst-quenching growler fill spot called “Northwest on Tap” offering locally-crafted microbrews; and our tasty Fresh Food Fast Marketplace food section with a selection of fresh, locally made sandwiches.

Grand opening festivities take place Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. There will be exclusive giveaways including exciting gift baskets, special offers at our growler fill bar, and other great deals throughout the store. Plus, the first 200 people through the door will receive a limited-edition Bartell Tumbler with a Bartell Drugs’ gift card inside, ranging from $5 to $500.

Store hours are 7:00 a.m.-midnight, seven days a week. Pharmacy hours are 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturdays 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Bartell Drugs is the oldest family-run drugstore chain in the U.S. and was started by pioneer pharmacist George H. Bartell in 1890. Since its origin in Seattle’s Central District, the chain has grown into regional mainstay through the Puget Sound area. Two new stores are slated to open in 2017 in the Greenlake neighborhood and another at Snoqualmie Ridge.

About Bartell Drugs: Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
4025 Delridge Way SW, Suite 400; Seattle, WA  98106
Office: 206.933.9416
Cell: 206.276.5200
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Schilling Cider and Bartell Drugs to host Blueberry Cobbler launch party on Friday, November 4th

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-03 — /EPR Retail News/ —

BLUEBERRY COBBLER KICKOFF PARTY

Schilling Cider and Bartell Drugs will be hosting a Blueberry Cobbler kick off party Friday, November 4th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Schilling Cider House, 708 N.34th St Seattle, WA. The event is open to the public, 21 and older. Outside food is welcome and encouraged.

For Immediate Release: November 1, 2016

Seattle, WA –Schilling Cider is releasing an autumn specialty collaboration hard cider exclusively for Bartell Drugs called Blueberry Cobbler. This hard cider, at 6.6% ABV, has been barrel aged in both American and French Oak for 12 months. It has a soft floral nose and is rich with autumn pie spices and balanced barrel notes of caramel, bourbon, and cinnamon. Blueberry Cobbler’s layered complexity starts dry on the palate, then transitions to a slight tart-sweet balance before finishing clean with a hint of fresh blueberry and lingering barrel notes.

The recipe and barrel selection was created in collaboration with Bartell Drugs.

With a more than 125-year history in the Northwest, Bartells is proud of its partnership with Schilling Cider. As a family-owned, Seattle-based chain, Bartells  focuses on supporting other locally based businesses and products, a feature as important to them as it is to their customers.

Blueberry Cobbler will be available the first week of November exclusively at Bartell Drugs in 22 ounce bombers.

For more information visit: Bartell Drugs www.barteldlrugs.com or Schilling Cider www.schillingcider.com

About Bartell Drugs:

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 64 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Schilling Cider

In 1881, Colin Schilling’s great-great-grandfather, August, founded the Schilling Spice Company in San Francisco. He brought pure, natural, spices to everyone, at a fair price. Today, at Schilling Cider, we carry August’s core values forward and pair them with innovative cider-making techniques to produce quality, complex, hard ciders.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Schilling Cider captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest by creating ciders that are deliberately innovative, bold and flavor forward. Never back-sweetened, we use only 100% fresh pressed apples, locally sourced non-GMO ingredients and individually hand select yeast strains to create a cider experience that is truly unique.

Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
4025 Delridge Way SW, Suite 400; Seattle, WA  98106
Office: 206.933.9416
Cell: 206.276.5200
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Source: Bartell Drugs

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Accessible prescription label service now available for visually impaired customers at Bartell Drugs

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is now offering three solutions for persons with visual impairment who cannot read the print on their prescription drug container labels.

Patients can receive either ScripTalk audible labels, ScripView large print labels, or Braille labels based on their need.  Accessible prescription labels help low-vision patients safely and independently manage their medications and communicate more effectively with their pharmacist about their prescription needs.

“It’s extremely important that patients know and understand the instructions for their medications,” says Bartell Drugs’ Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Clinical Services, Billy Chow. “This can be challenging for our patients with visual impairments. Having this system guarantees those individuals full and unhindered access to accurate information in a format that is tailored for their needs.”

ScripTalk is an audible prescription reader.  The ScripTalk label is embedded with a microchip and is programmed with all the printed label data. The patient places the container onto a small hand-held reader, and with the press of a button, is able to listen to the information including patient name, drug name and instructions, pharmacy contact information, warnings and more. Deaf-Blind users can request ScripTalk User software to export text to their Braille browser display.  The ScripTalk reader is provided free by En-Vision America, Inc.

ScripView is a large-print, booklet-style label attached to the prescription container. It provides easy access to the prescription label for those with low vision. The label contains all the same information as the pharmacy’s regular label, but in large print.  The pharmacist can edit the font size based upon the need of the patient.

Braille label tape can be added to a prescription with basic medication information.

The accessible label service is free to those who request it.  To receive ScripTalk, ScripView or Braille labels, patients should discuss which accommodation would be best for them with their local Bartell Drug pharmacist.

About Bartell Drugs:

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 64 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About En-Vision America: En-Vision America, Inc. is provides products aimed at solving problems for those with visual impairments.  Founded by Philip C. and David B. Raistrick in 1996, they began by inventing products to help blind family members.  The cornerstone of the company is to provide customers with greater independence through technology.  For more information about ScripAbility products or to find the pharmacy nearest you, contact En-Vision America at 800-890-1180 or visit www.ScripAbility.com

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416 (office)
206-276-5200 (cell)
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs and Union Gospel Mission to distribute “flu kits” and free flu shot vouchers to the homeless on October 12

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs and Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission (UGM) have teamed to help protect the homeless and insecurely housed residents of the downtown core by distributing “flu kits” and vouchers for free flu immunizations.

Members of Bartell staff will join UGM’s Search and Rescue street team from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 to distribute these materials in Seattle downtown core, including the area known as “The Jungle” as well as the Chinatown-International district.

Many of us take for granted the small items we need when we have the cold or flu such as tissues, cough drops and pain relievers. But for community members that daily struggle with housing and other basic needs, these items can be nearly impossible to obtain. And affording flu shots can be even more challenging.

Along with each flu kit, Bartells is providing a voucher for a free flu vaccination at any one of our 65 locations in the Puget Sound area. By protecting all the residents of our region—especially those who may lack resources or opportunities—we are helping to protect everyone.

“As the oldest family-owned pharmacy in the United States, Bartell Drugs has been part of the Puget Sound community since 1890,” says President and CEO Brian Unmacht. “This means we have a deep connection to our neighborhoods as well as a responsibility to be a caring and convenient source of community health and wellness—especially individuals and families who may be struggling to meet basic needs.”

“We are excited by Bartells commitment to helping our community’s most vulnerable residents,” says Ralph Rowland, UGM’s vice president for community engagement. “By working with our night patrol street teams, we will be able to get needed items directly into the hands of those who need them, as well as the opportunity to further protect their health with the free flu vaccine vouchers.”

Both organizations hope to distribute more than 1,500 of the flu kits during this effort.

About Bartell Drugs:
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 64 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:
Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs, 206-933-9416 (office)
206-276-5200 (cell)
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

Torie Rynning
Public Relations Manager
Union Gospel Mission
206-432-8494 (office)
206-353-9454 (cell)
trynning@ugm.org

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Bartell Drugs and Oberto partner to raise money to help kids in Seattle Children’s hospital

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Nine-year-old Aiyana Lucas has heart. In fact, she’s had three hearts.

Aiyana was born with a severe heart defect which necessitated a heart transplant when she was only 6 months old. At age 8, congestive heart failure necessitated another transplant which was unsuccessful and so another transplant quickly followed.

Today, she’s an active, healthy 9 year old. And it’s all thanks to the talented team at Seattle Children’s.

To help support Aiyana and the thousands of other children in need of vital healthcare, Bartell Drugs and Kent-based Oberto Beef Jerky are joining forces to raise money for Seattle Children’s in support of its mission to prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric diseases.

This is the second year the locally-based, family-owned companies have joined forces to raise money for the nationally-acclaimed hospital. Last year, $24,500 was collected from the chain’s 64 Puget Sound locations.

During October, for each bag of Oberto Beef Jerky purchased at a Bartell location, a financial contribution will be made to the hospital – with a total expected up to $25,000.

The fundraising effort by the two family-owned companies reflects their long-time commitment to positively impact the lives of children and families living in the Puget Sound area.

“Oberto believes in making healthy and high quality snacks, but our mission is so much more. We pride ourselves on getting involved and serving our community,” said Thomas Hernquist, CEO of Oberto. “We want all children to be able to live a healthy and active life and we hope our donations to Seattle Children’s hospital will help this endeavor.”

“Regardless of a family’s ability to pay, Seattle Children’s delivers world-class care and is recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the U.S.,” said Bartell Drugs President and CEO Brian Unmacht. “This collaborative fundraising effort focuses on supporting the important healthcare role that Seattle Children’s plays in our region.”

To drive additional awareness, Bartell locations will have major in-store and print promotions as well as advertising.

In early November, executives from both companies will present the donation check to officials from Oberto.

About Bartell Drugs
Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Oberto Brands
Seattle-based, family owned Oberto Brands is the nation’s leading all-natural jerky snacks company, founded by Constantino Oberto in 1918. The company’s products include Oberto All-Natural, Pacific Gold, Cattleman’s Cut and Oberto Classics. All products are proudly made at Oberto’s HQ facilities in Kent, WA.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416 (office)
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs honored its vendors, product suppliers and partners at its 27th annual Vendor Breakfast

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs welcomed more than 150 guests at its annual Vendor Breakfast, the 27th such event it has hosted to thank the vendor and supplier community for their business and support.

The event was held at the Ballard Bay Club on September 29 and featured owners, CEOs, presidents, product representatives and others to foster the partnerships Bartell’s values with more than 80 companies, including more than 25 locally based organizations.

“Bartell Drugs is extremely appreciative of the relationships it has with its many vendors,” said Brent Beebe, Senior Vice president of Merchandising for the 126-year-old, Seattle-based pharmacy/retail chain. “We place a high value not only on the products these companies carry, but also the collaborative atmosphere and shared goal of offering quality products at competitive prices.”

The event also provides the opportunity for Bartells to present a number of awards to those vendors that go above-and-beyond in assisting the company, the oldest, family-owned pharmacy chain in the country.

The Family Values Award, given by the company’s owners for exceptional service,  was given to Geoffrey Clark with Kodak Alaris, an independent, global technology company on a mission to unlock the power of images and information for businesses and consumers. Sales Representative of the Year was awarded to Brian Balistrieri with Johnson & Johnson, an international group of companies devoted to consumer health products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Ron Runyan with Cashco garnered the Local Vendor of the Year award. The Portland, Oregon-based distributor specializes in travel and trail-size products.

About Bartell Drugs:

Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future — and how the drugstore chain can better serve its customers. With exceptional customer service, locally made products and a focus on your overall wellbeing, Bartell Drugs is here to help. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain.  For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416 (office)
206-276-5200 (cell)
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs to open its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on September 17

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Showcasing new features for convenience and quality products, family-owned Bartell Drugs unveils its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) on September 17.

The 11,656-square-foot store is the 65th location in the chain’s regional network and is being considered a signature store in the chain’s expansion into additional urban neighborhoods.

Located at the intersection of 4th and Jackson streets, the store is near one of the region’s major public transportation hubs, sited across from King Street station which houses Amtrak and the Sounder commuter train. Additionally, it is near the thriving cultural and business centers of Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District.

“Bartell Drugs is thrilled to be part of this dynamic neighborhood,” says Bartell President and CEO Brian Unmacht. “Our line-up of great products, convenience and superior red vest service will be a boon to both commuters and area residents alike.”

The store’s full-service pharmacy offers a spacious waiting area and a wide range of healthcare options focused on convenience. Other store features include an expanded cosmetics section showcasing seasonal and on-trend colors, shades and products; a thirst-quenching growler fill spot called “Northwest on Tap” offering locally-crafted microbrews; Caffé Vita espresso and coffee; and a tasty grab-and-go food section with a selection of freshly made sandwiches and pastries.

Grand opening festivities take place Saturday, September 17 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. There will be exclusive giveaways including exciting gift baskets and Travel Clinic kits, special offers at our ice cream fountain and growler fill bar, and great deals throughout the store. Plus, the first 200 people through the door will receive a limited-edition Bartell Tumbler with a Bartell Drug’s gift card inside, ranging from $5 to $500. A traditional Chinese lion dance will also occur as a welcome into the neighborhood.

Goodman Real Estate was the project developer and the contractor was Venture General Contracting. Jan Caraang will be the store’s manager and Hoa Tran is the pharmacy manager.

Bartell Drugs is the oldest family-run drugstore chain in the U.S. and was started by pioneer pharmacist George H. Bartell in 1890. Since its origin in Seattle’s Central District, the chain has grown into regional mainstay through the Puget Sound area. Its 66th location will open in Ballard in October 2016.

Store hours are 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Pharmacy hours are 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

About Bartell Drugs: Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 65 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media contact:
Senior Communications Manager
Ric Brewer
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com
(206) 933-9416

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Catch Every Kid initiative launches to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep. 8th, 2016) kicks off Catch Every Kid, Group Health Foundation’s effort to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state. The campaign is asking parents to vaccinate their children, encourage discussions with friends and neighbors about the importance of vaccinating children, and to donate to the Foundation so more kids have access to vaccinations.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Chicken Pox, and Pertussis, can be prevented if children under the age of six receive immunizations. Children at the age of 11-14 should receive booster shots to continue the immunity from earlier childhood vaccinations and HPV vaccination to ward off cancer later in life.

“The CDC tells us that rates for vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. have decreased by 99 percent since vaccines were introduced,” says Kevin Sullivan, chair of the Foundation board of directors. “However, here in Washington, nearly one third of children miss one or more recommended vaccinations. We’re on a mission to close the gap, to catch every kid and make sure no child falls through.”

Bartell Drugs and Cliff Avril, a professional football defensive end, have joined with Group Health to promote awareness around childhood vaccinations and provide an easy way for those who wish to donate so that others might also have the same opportunity to receive vaccinations. With any purchase at Bartell Drugs, consumers can now give an Honorary Safety $2 donation at point of purchase. In addition, Group Health and Bartell Drugs provide convenient and affordable access for all to vaccinations through CareClinics.

“Bartell Drugs has been committed to keeping our customer healthy for more than 125 years. We are honored to be a part of this campaign and protecting the children in our communities,” says John Lewis, director of CareClinic Operations. “The convenience and value of the clinics, and the professional medical services available through our Group Health certified health providers, are an excellent way for parents in our community to vaccinate their children. With the optional donation at checkout, they can help vaccinate even more children.”

One goal of the Group Health Foundation is making childhood immunizations accessible to families who cannot afford them, and helping families understand why it’s important to vaccinate. Through donations by individuals in Washington, the Foundation has been able to help nearly 17,000 children receive more than 33,000 vaccines. Equally important, the public has received information vital to understanding the importance of immunizations to the community.

“Vaccines save lives.  It’s really that simple.” says Diana Birkett Rakow, president of the Foundation. “The HPV shot can prevent cancer later in adult life by simply immunizing a pre-teen. Some people think the HPV vaccine is about sex and it’s not.  It is important for parents to hear the facts whether from their health care provider or their neighbor. We can all be advocates for our children’s’ health.”

According to Rakow, Catch Every Kid is about giving parents, caregivers, and community members a chance to protect the children of Washington. She adds, “kids trust their parents and caregivers to catch them when they fall; immunization is part of meriting their trust by catching them before they fall.”

For more information about Group Health Foundation or to make a donation, please visit http://grouphealthfoundation.org/.

CONTACT:
4025 Delridge Way SW, #400
Seattle, WA 98106
1.877.BARTELL
(1.877.227.8355)

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NACDS: UWSOP, Bartell Drugs and QFC Pharmacy will partner with Washington State Health Care Authority to improve immunization rates

Seattle, WA, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that the University of Washington School of Pharmacy (UWSOP), Bartell Drugs, and QFC Pharmacy will partner with Washington State Health Care Authority in a unique demonstration project that aims to foster healthcare collaboration across the care continuum to increase pharmacy-based immunizations.

The demonstration project is one of three that aim to fulfill the goals of an $800,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant to NACDS. The project will examine innovative healthcare collaborations designed to demonstrate increased rates of pharmacy-based immunizations including influenza, pneumococcal, pertussis and herpes zoster. It also focuses on improving pandemic planning among pharmacies and state health departments and improving access to HPV vaccine resources and education for pharmacists.

The healthcare entities will work together to develop and implement a value-based payment model that is scalable and replicable to improve immunization rates for a targeted population that are recorded in the state registry. The models will innovate methods for sharing immunization information among the participating health plans or systems, accountable care organizations, community pharmacies and patients. The grant teams also will collaborate with public health agencies to improve pandemic vaccine preparedness.

Increasingly, pharmacists are recognized as the front line of health care in communities. “Legislators and regulators at the federal and state levels often reference pharmacists’ success in promoting the necessity of vaccines and in increasing access to them,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

The state of Washington has lead the way when it comes to pharmacists practicing at the top of their license, thanks to the advocacy of UW pharmacy faculty. Pharmacist-provided vaccines were among the first of many practice innovations begun at the UW.  This project brings together faculty researchers and practitioners who will tap into the diverse expertise at the UWSOP, from pandemic health to onsite coaching in patient care best practices.

“We are excited about this demonstration project that brings together top community pharmacy providers and faculty from the School of Pharmacy with expertise in implementation science and population health. This project will build on our legacy of improving community access to pharmacist-administered vaccinations and evaluating the impact of these important services on population health outcomes,” said Sean D. Sullivan, professor and dean of UWSOP.

“Bartell Drugs has been a regional leader in promoting and providing convenient, affordable access to immunizations and this project will further our ability to reach more audiences in need of immunization,” said Billy Chow, Bartell Drugs’ Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Clinical Services.

“We are thrilled to continue to improve the shopping experience and add convenience for our patients through this NACDS project,” said Chuck Paulsen, pharmacy merchandiser for QFC Stores. “The increased awareness and transparency of community based will further our mission of improving the health of our patients and local communities we serve.”

NACDS showed its strong commitment to this $800,000 grant by contributing an additional $300,000 to execute the demonstration projects. The project will take place over a 13-month period beginning in August 2016. More information about NACDS’ engagement on related issues is available through the “vaccinations” and “preparedness” tags on NACDS.org.

NACDS represents traditional drug stores and supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate more than 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ chain member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ more than 3.8 million individuals, including 175,000 pharmacists. They fill over 2.7 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 800 supplier partners and nearly 40 international members representing 13 countries. For more information, visit www.NACDS.org.

The UW School of Pharmacy is a global leader in pharmacy education, research and service, committed to providing a transformative learning experience in a collaborative and diverse environment focused on improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our mission is three-fold: inspiring education: developing exceptional, innovative and diverse pharmacy leaders and scientists; discovering solutions: advancing the science, development, implementation, and outcomes of safe and appropriate treatments; and serving people and communities: promoting the health and well-being of the public, locally and globally. For more information, visit sop.uw.edu.

Bartell Drugs: Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 64 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

QFC Stores: Founded in 1954, based out of Bellevue, Washington is a division of the Kroger Company.  QFC has 64 stores throughout the Puget Sound, Southwest Washington, and Northwest Oregon.  They currently operate pharmacies in 32 of their stores. For more information on QFC, visit www.qfc.com

Media Contact:

Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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Bartell Drugs to help raise funds for Bothell community affected by the fire

SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bartell Drugs is joining in the efforts to raise funds for the businesses that were destroyed and damaged in the July 22 fire in downtown Bothell.

At 2:47 a.m. on Friday, Bothell’s historic Mercantile Building, which was being renovated, caught fire. The fire quickly spread to the Bothell Mall building across the street. By the time is was extinguished, more than 20 businesses were affected. Damages are estimated in excess of $15 million dollars.

Bartell Drugs, a locally-owned and operated business has been part of the Bothell community for many years.

“As a neighborhood business, we’ve seen many of our friends and guests impacted by this fire,” says the Canyon Park Store Manager Aaron Hamilton, “so our store is supporting efforts to raise funds to help those affected by the fire in a community fundraising campaign.” Hamilton notes that store customers are encouraged to donate to the fund from July 26 through August 14. Bartells is matching funds up to $1500. All money raised will be donated to a fund set up for this purpose.

About Bartell Drugs: Family-owned since 1890, Seattle-based Bartell Drugs is proud of its more than 125-year history based here in the Northwest. Four generations of the Bartell family have continuously focused on the future – and how the drugstore chain could better serve its customers. Operating 64 locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, it is the nation’s oldest family-owned drugstore chain. For more information on Bartell Drugs, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

Media Contact:
Ric Brewer
Senior Communications Manager
Bartell Drugs
206-933-9416
ric.brewer@bartelldrugs.com

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