Walgreens expands full-service primary care model to the Chicago area

Walgreens and VillageMD today announced the opening of the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area. The practice is located in Elk Grove Village.

Village Medical at Walgreens is a primary care practice located alongside a Walgreens pharmacy location. The spacious practice includes eight exam rooms and on-site labs to offer full-service primary care, including the management of chronic conditions in addition to treating illnesses and injuries. Village Medical physicians and Walgreens pharmacists collaborate to fill prescriptions immediately following medical visits, at the same location if patients choose, and ensure patients have access to care and medical expertise.

The number of people in Illinois with three or more chronic diseases is growing and expected to reach 3 million in 2030, and 45,400 lives in Illinois could be saved annually through better prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

The practice’s physicians, advanced practice providers, and pharmacists are supported with tools, optimized electronic medical records and reduced administrative tasks, empowering them to focus on providing patient care and achieving positive health outcomes.
 
VillageMD and Walgreens have Village Medical at Walgreens locations in markets across the country. In addition to the Chicago-area location, practices are open in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Rhode Island.
 
Village Medical at Walgreens practices accept a wide range of health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare in participating markets. Patients may access care and support through in-person, at-home, and telehealth visits.