Empower Clinics Inc.
Kai Care Test Kits Will Be Sold Initially at Eleven Save-On-Foods Pharmacy Locations in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CBDT:CSE) (8EC:Frankfurt) (EPWCF:OTCQB) ("Empower" or the "Company") an integrated healthcare company - serving patients through medical centers, telemedicine platforms and a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens - is pleased to announce a pilot program with pharmacy leader Save-On-Foods to sell Kai Care At Home COVID-19 & Influenza A/B saliva test kits in multiple locations across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Save-On-Foods is well known national leader in industry innovation, known for always delivering extra value to its customers. Part of the Pattison Food Group, the company is best known for its most prominent banner - Save-On-Foods - but also includes PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare and Bulkley Valley Wholesale. With 184 stores located across Western Canada, they prioritize professional, patient-centred care focused on prevention, not just intervention.
Even with a global return to pre-pandemic life, a reliable negative COVID-19 test is going to be essential for travel in the foreseeable future.
"Empower's best-in-class Kai Care COVID-19 testing solutions offer an effective and efficient path to life as we once knew it." said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO of Empower. "The expansion to Save-On-Foods' network is an incredible step forward in our plan to ensure Kai Care Testing solutions are easily accessible to a wide consumer base. We look forward to evaluating the results of this pilot, so we can work together to determine the best final agreement structure as it relates to potential future expansion into the company's remaining stores."
"We are so excited to have these accessible, non-invasive testing options available in our stores," said Chi Quon, Save-On-Foods' General Manager of Pharmacies. "There is nothing more critical than establishing a safer post-pandemic world, and this partnership is a vital step to ensuring consumers feel comfortable engaging in everything from international travel to visiting vulnerable family members during flu season. These convenient tests mean people can get accurately tested for COVID-19 or influenza from the comfort of their homes without the added step of engaging a doctor or medical practitioner."
Kai Care tests will be immediately available at the following pharmacy locations in British Columbia:
PriceSmart Foods Pharmacy
- 8200 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- South Point Exchange, 3033 - 152nd St, Surrey
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 2308 Cambie St, Vancouver
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- #1-20255 64th Ave, Langley
Save-On-Foods Pharmac
- 300-32700 S. Fraser Way, Clearbrook
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 600-1984 Kane Rd, Kelowna
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 8550 River District Crossing, Vancouver
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 6455 West Boulevard, Vancouver
Urban Fare Pharmacy
- 177 Davie St, Vancouver
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
- 2991 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam
This press release is available on the Empower Clinics Verified Forum on AGORACOM for shareholder discussion, questions and engagement with management https://agoracom.com/ir/EmpowerClinics
ABOUT EMPOWER:
Empower is an integrated healthcare company that provides body and mind wellness for patients through its clinics, with digital and telemedicine care, and world-class medical diagnostics laboratories. Supported by an experienced leadership team, Empower is aggressively growing its clinical and digital presence across North America. Our Health & Wellness and Diagnostics & Technology business units are positioned to positively impact the integrated health of our patients, while simultaneously providing long term value for our shareholders.
ABOUT SAVE-ON-FOODS
Save-On-Foods is a Jim Pattison business, committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood by carrying more than 2,500 locally-made products from more than 2,000 local growers and producers, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years. Save-On-Foods, its supplier partners, team members and generous customers have donated more than $40 million to children's hospitals and contribute $3 million in donations to food banks across Western Canada each year.
ABOUT KAI MEDICAL LABORATORY:
Kai Medical Laboratory, a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Dallas, TX was acquired by Empower Clinics on October 6, 2020 to further advance the Company's COVID-19 national testing programs for enterprise clients, including movie and television studios, businesses and the travel industry.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer
CONTACTS:
Investors:
Steven McAuley CEO
s.mcauley@empowerclinics.com
604-789-2146
Investors:
Tamara Mason
Business Development & Communications
t.mason@empowerclinics.com
416-671-5617
DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as "plans", "continues", "expects", "projects", "intends", "believes", "anticipates", "estimates", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the acquisition of Kai Medical Laboratory; the transaction terms; the expected number of clinics and patients following the closing; the future potential success of Kai Medical Laboratory, Sun Valley's franchise model; launch of new healthcare centers and the occurrence thereof; that the Company can bring healthcare to millions of Canadians; that new healthcare services can be added and that the Company will be positioned to be a market- leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2020 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including: that Kai Medical Laboratory will successfully win any US Government RFP; that the MedX Health pilot program will be successful; that Empower will place the MedX Health teledermatology product in health centers in North America; that the Company's products may not work as expected; that the Company may not be able to expand COVID-19 testing; that Kai Care test kits will actually be sold in pharmacy locations; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company's business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; that the Company will be able to commence and/or complete build-outs and tenants improvements for Canadian clinics or Kai Medical Laboratory expansion inn 2Q 2021; that general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed transaction; and other factors beyond the Company's control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.
SOURCE: Empower Clinics Inc.
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