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Molly F. Ashby, founder and CEO of Solera Capital, and Chairman of TheLittle Clinic, said: "We welcome Kroger as a shareholder and partner inbuilding a leader in consumer healthcare. We share a commitment to deliverinnovative, quality, affordable healthcare to consumers across the country."Solera Capital is a private equity firm that acquired The Little Clinic'spredecessor in 2005.
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Donald Becker, Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Kroger, said:"More and more, our customers are becoming proactive about managing theirhealth and wellness. Millions of customers already rely on the professionalexpert counsel our Pharmacists provide. Our partnership with The Little Clinicis one more way Kroger makes it easy for customers to take advantage ofhealthcare options inside our family of stores."
The Little Clinic locations are staffed with licensed and Board CertifiedAdvanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) and Certified PhysicianAssistants. They are authorized to diagnose, treat and write prescriptionsfor common illnesses such as flu, bronchitis, respiratory, sinus and earinfections, as well as for minor injuries. The clinics also provide servicessuch as physicals, back-to-school and sports exams, screenings and a number ofvaccinations. Additional benefits of The Little Clinic sites include:
"The Little Clinic is the perfect complement to family practitioners whenyou're on the go, or need medical attention after hours," said JohnGrzybowski, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Little Clinic."Kroger customers who visit our clinics are impressed by the attentiveness andexpertise of our medical professionals, and we are excited to grow our companyby offering services in additional stores."
About The Little Clinic:
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., The Little Clinicis a pioneer in customer-focused healthcare with a mission to provideconvenient, affordable healthcare and wellness education. The Little Clinichealthcare centers are currently located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia,Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee. The Little Clinic and all of itsaffiliate health care providers operate in accordance with all the applicablestate and federal laws and medical standards. For more information, pleasevisit www.thelittleclinic.com .
About Kroger:
Kroger, one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains, is honored tocelebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. The Company's more than 320,000associates serve customers in 2,486 supermarkets and multi-department storesin 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, FredMeyer, Food 4 Less, Fry's, King Soopers, Scott's, Smith's, Dillons, QFC andCity Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 782 convenience stores,394 fine jewelry stores and 720 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates.In addition, the Company operates 42 food processing plants in the U.S.Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts onsupporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schoolsand grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. For moreinformation about the Company, please visit our web site at www.kroger.com .-- No appointment, little or no waiting time -- Affordable -- covered by many insurance plans -- Care for the whole family -- 12 months of age and up -- Open days, nights and
