Health Update: Health Update: Walmart Stores Nationwide to Host Wellness Event – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart stores across the country will host The Wellness Event, a free health and wellness experience, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The event brings together Walmart’s pharmacy, vision and wellness teams for essential health screenings, guidance and access to affordable or no-cost immunizations.
The event will feature:
- Free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and BMI at nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacies.
- Complimentary vision screenings at select Vision Center locations.
- No-cost flu shots, plus affordable immunizations such as RSV, shingles, tetanus, HPV and more.
- Guidance from Walmart pharmacists, offering nutrition insights, medication support and personalized recommendations.
This year’s event will also include exclusive wellness sample boxes filled with healthy snacks, supplements and items to help customers jump-start and sustain healthier habits. Walmart has also lowered prices on more than 1,000 wellness products, according to a news release.
“A fresh year brings fresh motivation, and The Wellness Event is our way of helping customers turn that motivation into meaningful action,” said Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart. “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.”
Earlier this month, Walmart announced the launch of Better Care Services, which gives customers instant access to a curated network of third-party, virtual care providers. Select providers are offering a $15 discount on certain telehealth services.
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