Walgreens relaunches Health Corner Web site
MILWAUKEE Walgreens unveiled Thursday the new and improved Healthcornertv.com, an innovative, easy-to-browse Web site with more than 1,200 videos on 65 health-and-wellness topics.
The new Web site presents health-and-wellness information through the use of high quality videos featuring real people managing common medical conditions. Healthcare experts share valuable tips and advice for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
"What sets Healthcornertv.com apart from other online resources is the compelling, engaging way it presents the most current, relevant health-and-wellness information," says Connie Splitt, Walgreens media production manager, and director of the new Web site's content. "The videos and tools offer a more user-friendly alternative to endless articles and research. The site was designed to empower and inspire people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families."
Healthcornertv.com videos span a broad range of topics from acne, allergies and Alzheimer's to heart disease, diabetes and beyond. In addition to management and treatment, a major focus of the site is prevention and lifestyle, with hundreds of features on cooking with functional foods, fitness and exercise.
Celebrity interviews are also featured, including Sally Field on osteoporosis, Suzanne Somers on anti-aging, Jamie Lee Curtis on gastrointestinal health and Patti Labelle on diabetes. The Web site also offers quick links to other valuable online resources including the latest research findings from the Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health and many more.
Healthcornertv.com is a companion to and extension of the Health Corner television series, sponsored by Walgreens, now in its sixth season airing on Lifetime.
Health Corner, "America's Healthiest TV Show", airs Sunday mornings at 9:30 Eastern and Pacific time, 8:30 Central and 10:30 Mountain time on Lifetime Television. A total of 26 episodes per season are produced by Milwaukee-based Marx Creative.