Loblaw Companies Limited and its pharmacy group has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Hypertension Canada for its efforts towards health management and chronic disease and the implementation of their sodium reduction S.A.L.T. or Sodium Awareness Lifestyle Tips campaign. The S.A.L.T. program ran for a full month in stores this past February and centered on cardiovascular health with a special focus on sodium intake guidelines. Pharmacy patients taking blood pressure medications were educated regarding the link between sodium and hypertension, appropriate daily intakes of sodium, and the need to track personal sodium intake. Bobbi Reinholdt, senior vice-president, Pharmany, for Loblaw stated, “At Loblaw we aim to empower our customers to make healthier choices and provide them with support on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.” They continued, “We are proud of the way the S.A.L.T. campaign was successful in raising awareness with our patients and the role our pharmacists, and dietitians play in helping customers manage their health and wellness needs."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
