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Advocate Health Care Shifts Focus, Closes 55 Clinics

1/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Advocate Health Care will close 55 clinics in Walgreens stores on February 6, 2025, shifting focus to virtual services and community care.
The health system will invest $1 billion to open "Neighborhood Care" locations in churches and community centers on Chicago's South Side.
Walgreens is evaluating its clinic operations and plans to close 1,200 underperforming stores as part of a business stabilization strategy.

History

Historical Context

Advocate Health Care's shift to virtual services echoes historical trends in urban healthcare. In the 1990s, Chicago's public housing projects faced closures and transformations, reflecting a broader move towards community-based solutions. This evolution continues as health systems aim to address local needs, particularly in underserved areas like Chicago's South Side.

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Story summary

Advocate Health Care will close 55 clinics in Walgreens stores on February 6, 2025, shifting focus to virtual services and community care.
The health system will invest $1 billion to open "Neighborhood Care" locations in churches and community centers on Chicago's South Side.
Walgreens is evaluating its clinic operations and plans to close 1,200 underperforming stores as part of a business stabilization strategy.

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