Kroger and The Little Clinic Establish Partnership to Offer Customers Convenient Healthcare Centers Inside Their Neighbor...(oprovide services such as physicals back...),Health

-- No appointment, little or no waiting time

-- Affordable -- covered by many insurance plans

-- Care for the whole family -- 12 months of age and up

-- Open days, nights and weekends

-- Professionals who care

"The Little Clinic is the perfect complement to family practitioners when you're on the go, or need medical attention after hours," said John Grzybowski, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Little Clinic. "Kroger customers who visit our clinics are impressed by the attentiveness and expertise of our medical professionals, and we are excited to grow our company by offering services in additional stores."

About The Little Clinic:

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., The Little Clinic is a pioneer in customer-focused healthcare with a mission to provide convenient, affordable healthcare and wellness education. The Little Clinic healthcare centers are currently located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee. The Little Clinic and all of its affiliate health care providers operate in accordance with all the applicable state and federal laws and medical standards. For more information, please visit http://www.thelittleclinic.com .

About Kroger:

Kroger, one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains, is honored to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. The Company's more than 320,000 associates serve customers in 2,486 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry's, King Soopers, Scott's, Smith's, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 782 convenience stores, 394 fine jewelry stores and
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