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PRESS RELEASE: Get Ready for Back-to-School with Free Screenings & Affordable Immunizations at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3
Walmart is hosting Wellness Day at pharmacies across the nation on Saturday, Aug. 3
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will also feature vision screenings making it even easier for customers to access the resources they need.
“As a back-to-school destination, Walmart’s Wellness Day provides a unique opportunity for families to streamline health needs and school supply shopping,” said Kevin Host, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Pharmacy. “It’s one of our favorite times of the year and we are thrilled we can provide affordable health options for communities across the country on Wellness Day to help start the school year off strong.”
Wellness Day also offers families a chance to chat with pharmacists and learn more about ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Customers can even learn about our Health & Wellness offerings and solutions. Wellness Day events will feature the following health resources, administered by qualified pharmacy and Vision Center teams:
Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and vision screenings (select locations) Affordable immunizations, including COVID-19, flu, HPV, pneumonia, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP), Hep A & B and more Wellness resources + opportunity to talk with pharmacists
Walmart pharmacies have hosted Walmart Wellness Days since 2014 and have contributed more than 5 million free health screenings for customers. More than 4,000 Walmart stores are in medical professional shortage areas, which means Walmart is often the first stop for health care in these communities. To find a free event in your neighborhood, visit Walmart.com/wellnesshub.
###About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
Acerca de Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) es un minorista omnicanal dirigido por personas e impulsado por la tecnología que ayuda a las personas a ahorrar dinero y vivir mejor, en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar, en tiendas, en línea y a través de sus dispositivos móviles. Cada semana, aproximadamente 255 millones de clientes y socios visitan más de 10 500 tiendas y numerosos sitios web de comercio electrónico en 19 países. Con un ingreso de $648 mil millones en el año fiscal 2024, Walmart emplea aproximadamente a 2.1 millones de asociados al rededor el mundo. Walmart continúa siendo un líder en sostenibilidad, filantropía corporativa y oportunidades de empleo. Se puede encontrar información adicional acerca de Walmart visitando el sitio web corporate.walmart.com, en Facebook en facebook.com/walmart, en X (anteriormente conocido como Twitter) en twitter.com/walmart, y en LinkedIn en linkedin.com/company/walmart.
