Kroger President Colleen Lindholz: I truly believe that “Food is Medicine”

As a community pharmacist, I have been helping people for years with their medications, but have aspired to connect healthcare to food on a deeper level. I truly believe that “Food is Medicine” and the value of healthy diets and regular fitness/activity is imperative to our health. Working collaboratively across all healthcare teams (Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians) along with our community partners, we believe we can impact the health outcomes of Americans that in turn will lead to healthier happier lives.

I had the pleasure to interview Colleen Lindholz President of Pharmacy and The Little Clinic at The Kroger Co. Colleen is responsible for the company’s Pharmacy as well as Kroger’s The Little Clinic division and is leading the Kroger Health Strategy for over 2,200+ pharmacies and 221 clinics. Colleen joined Kroger as a pharmacist in the Cincinnati Division in 1995. From there, she held several Pharmacy roles within the division, including manager, coordinator…