BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 16, 2024 — As we embark on a new year, Walmart extends an invitation to communities to embrace a fresh start on their health journey by participating in the inaugural Wellness Day of 2024. This event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time at nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide. During this time, customers can avail themselves of complimentary health screenings, covering areas such as glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood pressure. Additionally, affordable immunizations, including flu, COVID-19, HPV, mumps, measles, and more, will be offered.
An exciting highlight of the event includes a surprise appearance by Kevin Hart, the renowned actor, comedian, and entrepreneur. Hart will make a special appearance at a Walmart store in the Los Angeles area during Wellness Day. His dedication to prioritizing wellness is exemplified through the creation of VitaHustle, a premium nutrition brand available nationwide at Walmart. Hart expresses his shared commitment with Walmart, stating, “Walmart and I share a commitment in highlighting the profound importance of prioritizing wellness. It's had a transformative impact on my life, and teaming up with Walmart means we can build healthier, happier communities together."
Walmart Wellness Day events will take place at nearly 4,600 pharmacies across the country from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 20. To find an event in your neighborhood, you can visit Walmart.com/wellnesshub. Select stores will offer vision screenings, in-store giveaways, and demonstrations of wellness products. The comprehensive range of health resources provided during Walmart Wellness Day includes free health screenings, affordable immunizations, and the opportunity to consult with pharmacists.
Kevin Host, Walmart’s senior vice president of Pharmacy, emphasizes the significance of connecting with communities at the beginning of the year through Wellness Day. He states, “Wellness Day is a fun experience that allows customers and patients to check in on their health while also building relationships with our incredible pharmacy teams. I’m immensely proud of the ways we continue to build on our touchpoints of care across Health & Wellness at Walmart."
Ralph Clare, senior vice president, Health & Wellness, Consumables, adds, “The Wellness Day experience offers elevated browsing and sampling for our customers, highlighting the broad assortment of innovative items we offer." With a focus on aiding individuals in embarking on a new wellness journey, Walmart also provides additional savings through rollbacks on healthy foods, vitamins, supplements, and fitness gear.
Since 2014, Walmart pharmacies have been hosting Walmart Wellness Days, contributing over 5 million free health screenings for customers. More than 4,000 Walmart stores are situated in medically underserved areas, making Walmart a crucial first stop for healthcare in these rural and underserved communities.
About Walmart:
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