May 15 2010
Medco Health Solutions, Inc., (NYSE: MHS), on behalf of its affiliated companies and the Medco Foundation, has donated $125,000 to the U.S. Red Cross for relief efforts targeted at victims of recent flooding in Tennessee and other affected areas.
Medco is one of the nation's largest pharmacies and parent company of Memphis-based Accredo Health Group -- which provides medications and counseling to people with rare and complex conditions.
"We hope this donation alleviates some of the suffering residents of Tennessee are enduring as a result of these floods," said David B. Snow, Jr., chairman and CEO of Medco. "Our hearts go out to those affected and we hope our assistance helps to advance a speedy recovery."
The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund will help meet immediate needs of victims of the recent flooding, providing food, shelter, emotional support, clean-up kits and other assistance for Tennessee families and communities as they begin to rebuild their lives. Others interested in helping may donate online at www.redcross.org, call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 mobile donation.
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Medco Health Solutions, Inc.