Rochester Mayor Malik Evans confronts Walgreens over store closure plan in minority community, warning of "medical desert" potential.

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is outraged by Walgreens' plan to close a store in the Bulls Head neighborhood, part of a nationwide reduction of 2,500 locations. He warns this could create a "medical desert," limiting access to essential medications for residents, particularly affecting minority communities with existing healthcare disparities. Evans has urged Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth to reconsider the closure and engage in discussions regarding local health equity.

September 21, 2024
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