CVS opens workforce training, community development center in Baton Rouge

Tyler Eschette
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — CVS Health announced on Thursday that they have opened a new workforce development and community resource center in Baton Rouge.

The facility includes a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center, which provides extensive career skills training and job placement that incorporates a CVS Pharmacy mock store, according to a news release.

“As a leading health solutions company, we know that there is a strong connection between sustainable employment and health and witness,” said Jess Hall, CEO of Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, a CVS Health company.

The facility also features a new Community Resource Center, which is supported by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana.

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According to a news release, the CRC will offer the following to the public, members of Aetna Medicaid and workforce program contributors:

  • Help with navigating their health benefits.

  • Access to computers and state-of-the-art teleconferencing.

  • CPR and first-aid training.

  • Onsite health needs assessments and education.

  • Interconnections to a local network of care providers.

According to a news release, the merger of WITC/CRC is the first time CVS Health has “co-located these critical community resources.”

“With the combined resources of CVS Health and Aetna and our network of community partners, we are uniquely positioned to help the people of Baton Rouge access the career skills training and the health and wellness services they need to overcome barriers to employment, stay healthy and motivated and ultimately succeed in their careers,” said Hall.

The facility is at 5353 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge.

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