CVS Health Corp. on Friday said it would be expanding its no-cost, community-based screening program to 14 new metropolitan areas this year.
Project Health is expected to begin offering service in Phoenix, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Jackson, Miss., Cleveland and several other metro areas, CVS Health said.
The company also said it would launch four mobile units this year "to increase program's reach to areas of significant need."
Project Health offers free biometric screenings at CVS Pharmacy locations, which include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose level and body mass index, the company said. Participants are given the opportunity to meet with a nurse-practitioner who can give referrals for treatment and advice on follow-up care, the company said.
Kyu Rhee, CVS Health's SVP and chief medical officer, said, "Over the last 15 years, Project Health has been extremely successful in connecting people to the health information and follow-up care they need to address the chronic conditions in many health disparity populations. As we expand the program this year, we will be able to dramatically increase our impact, ability to reduce health disparities and promote health equity."
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