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MINNEAPOLIS — Upon the closing of Supervalu's sale of five pharmacy banners to Albertsons LLC, Dan Salemi will assume the role of president of pharmacy at the new Albertsons LLC, DSN has learned.

Salemi will succeed Supervalu president pharmacy operations Chris Dimos. Dimos will remain in his current role until the transaction closes. Supervalu has not named a pharmacy head for the 191 retail operations that will remain with Supervalu.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Supervalu pharmacies are offering the pertussis (Tdap) vaccine booster at the majority of its nearly 800 pharmacies, the company announced Tuesday.

“We have seen a tremendous increase in the number of cases of whooping cough throughout the country,” stated Chris Dimos, president of Supervalu Pharmacies. “It is strongly recommended from many state health department agencies that all teenagers and adults who have not had the Tdap vaccine get immunized to prevent the spread of this very contagious disease.”

Drug Store News speaks with Chris Dimos, president of pharmacy at Supervalu.

Drug Store News: What is the vision behind Supervalu’s health-and-wellness initiatives?

Chris Dimos: Our mission is to make it easier for all of our customers to manage any health conditions they may have or maintain good health. We believe that by providing a single destination where customers can find fresh food selections and access to our full-service pharmacies, we can help customers achieve their health goals, whatever they may be.