Health Update: Walmart hosts NJ wellness events with free health screenings – What Experts Say

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Walmart will host a one-day wellness event at its New Jersey locations. The Saturday affair will feature free health screenings, no-cost flu shots and affordable immunizations. It comes as part of an initiative across the retailer’s 4,600 stores nationwide.

The program will bring together Walmart‘s pharmacy, vision and wellness teams. Members will connect with customers from communities where health care access may be limited. It is scheduled for Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with wellness consultations, attendees can pick up an exclusive sample box of health-focused items, according to Walmart.

Within New Jersey, Walmart has 36 Supercenters and 26 traditional format stores.

The Bentonville, Ark.-based big box chain said its annual wellness event has provided more than 5 million free health screenings nationwide, since 2014.

Commenting on the effort, Walmart Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Kevin Host said, “A fresh year brings fresh motivation, and The Wellness Event is our way of helping customers turn that motivation into meaningful action.”

“With convenient, trusted care and everyday wellness solutions, we’re committed to meeting people where they are and supporting their health goals in practical, affordable ways,” he said.

Employee wellness:

In a bid to foster healthier work environments, along with enhancing employee well-being and encouraging preventive health care, many hospitals are increasingly offering comprehensive corporate wellness programs. Read more here.