About
Founded in 1901, Walgreens goal is to be consumers’ first choice for health and daily living across the nation, and a central part of people’s lives and the communities where they live and work. The company provides the most convenient, multi-channel access to goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services while developing a new customer experience.
Our vision is to become “My Walgreens” for everyone in America by transforming the traditional drugstore into a health and daily living destination that offers a range of products and services to help customers get, stay and live well. Our pharmacies – on the front lines of health care in America – serve as a centerpiece in improving patients’ overall health, and improving access to care and lowering costs through an expanded scope of community-based health and wellness solutions.
The core, fundamental strengths of our company, developed over more than a century, include the best, most convenient store network in America and our trusted and iconic brand
DMO Engagement
Community Affairs
Walgreens has been committed to building stronger communities since our founding in 1901. Find out how we’re putting our long-standing values to work in communities.
Corporate Social Responsibility
From free health screening tours to shrinking emissions and landfill waste, Walgreens is helping communities, employees and the environment. Learn more at our corporate social responsibility site.
Free Health Screening Tours
Early detection helps individuals prevent serious illness and maintain better health. Learn how our free health screenings are helping thousands of people nationwide.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour is another charitable component of the Walgreens Way to Well Commitment®, a four-year, $100 million initiative to improve the everyday health of Americans nationwide.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP, is a fleet of five customized vehicles that simultaneously tour separate regions of the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The health tour’s bundle of free health tests and risk assessments is designed to provide participants with personal health insights that may indicate symptoms and potential risks for cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Tests include: total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age and body weight. Collectively the health tests–valued at over $100, are administered to adults aged participants.
Diversity
We believe we serve our customers and patients best when our workforce and suppliers reflect our communities. Here’s a look at how we value individuality and diversity.
Disability Outreach
Walgreens has a long history of offering opportunities to people living with disabilities. Learn how we promote ability in our distribution centers and stores.
Take Care Clinics
Our in-store clinics provide convenient and affordable healthcare to fit your life. Health care providers offer quality care without an appointment, seven days a week. Get a list of clinic locations and services.
Health Corner TV
Our weekly show on the Lifetime network offers tips and advice about nutrition, fitness and the latest health trends. Catch an episode.