Kroger to roll out more Little Clinics

CINCINNATI and NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kroger has partnered with The Little Clinic to bring the walk-in medical clinics to more stores. The Little Clinic currently operates 26 walk-in medical clinics inside Kroger's family of stores.

Donald Becker, evp of merchandising for Kroger, said, "More and more, our customers are becoming proactive about managing their health and wellness. Millions of customers already rely on the professional expert counsel our pharmacists provide. Our partnership with The Little Clinic is one more way Kroger makes it easy for customers to take advantage of healthcare options inside our family of stores."

The Little Clinic locations are staffed with licensed and Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) and Certified Physician Assistants. They are authorized to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common illnesses such as flu, bronchitis, respiratory, sinus and ear infections, as well as for minor injuries. The clinics also provide services such as physicals, back-to-school and sports exams, screenings and a number of vaccinations.