Kroger, St. Vincent Partnering on ‘Little Clinics’
Kroger has Little Clinic locations in Indianapolis
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Kroger Co.’s (NYSE: KR) Little Clinic subsidiary has announced a partnership with the St. Vincent health system. The collaboration involves connecting 10 in-store clinics in central Indiana with St. Vincent healthcare professionals.
Through the agreement, St. Vincent will provide physician collaboration for the Little Clinic’s nurse practitioners throughout the region. The Little Clinic locations provide services including physicals, health screening and vaccinations. Nurse practitioners can also diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for illnesses and conditions including the flu, sinus infections and seasonal allergies.
St. Vincent Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Nalli says the partnership allows patients convenient access to services "from preventative care to other low-acuity healthcare services." In a release, he said Ascension hospitals "have sought to partner with like-minded organizations to deliver consumer-friendly care for persons who need it most." He adds the collaboration with The Little Clinic builds on that mission.
The Little Clinic locations are in the following Indianapolis-area Kroger Stores:
5810 E. 71st St., Indianapolis
5025 W. 71st St., Indianapolis
150 W. 161st St., Westfield
8745 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis
1217 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel
1930 E. Main St., Plainfield
5350 E. Thompson Rd., Indianapolis
1175 S. College Mall Rd., Bloomington
1330 W. Southport Rd., Indianapolis
5718 Crawfordsville Rd., Indianapolis