Atlanta-based SoloHealth, [1] a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, and Safeway Inc. [2], one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, have signed a multiyear deal to rollout the SoloHealth Station kiosk to almost 700 Safeway stores nationwide.
[3]The SoloHealth Stations will start being installed in stores in April, 2013, giving Safeway’s customers access to free health screenings, personalized assessments and valuable health information.
The new service compliments Safeway’s already comprehensive health and wellness services it offers customers.
“Safeway shares our commitment of empowering consumers to take charge of their health,” says Stephen Kendig, chief creative officer and executive vice-president of SoloHealth. “We believe that access, awareness and education are keys to a healthy lifestyle, and we’re bringing comprehensive health and wellness services directly to Safeway’s customers. We look forward to working closely with Safeway to ensure we are always offering the most valuable tools that can lead to healthier and happier lifestyles for their growing customer base.”
To date, more than 10 million consumers have interacted with the SoloHealth Station. [4] averaging more than 4.5 minutes per session. The Stations are currently located in almost 2,500 retail locations nationwide, expanding to more than 4,000 by 2014.