Dollar General adds chief medical officer

Goodlettsville-based Dollar General has added a chief medical officer to its C-suite, with plans to launch an assortment of health care products and services in rural communities. 

In a press release, Dollar General leadership said: “The Company recognizes the unique access it provides to rural communities often underserved by other retailers as well as the existing healthcare ecosystem. The Company’s commitment to expanding its health offerings is underpinned by its existing infrastructure, robust supply chain and current complementary health and nutrition assortment."