Sam’s Club® Hosts Free Screenings to Help Americans Stay Heart Healthy this Winter
February 09 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
In-club screenings available to the public on
Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
According to a recent study,* sharp drops in temperature often
bring with them an increased risk of heart issues. To help people
assess their cardiovascular health this winter, Sam’s Club
Pharmacies nationwide will host free heart health screenings for
both members and non-members on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m., while supplies last.
These health screenings are free, confidential and available to
the public at all Sam’s Club locations with a pharmacy (617
locations). The screenings are valued at $150** and will include
the following tests:
- Blood pressure
- Total cholesterol
- HDL (good cholesterol)
- Glucose
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Vision (not available at all
locations)
- Hearing (not available at all
locations)
“Maintaining your health throughout the year can be a challenge,
especially during times of increased risk,” said Jill
Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s Club Consumables
& Health and Wellness. “With this in mind and in recognition of
Heart Month, we’re proud to offer this free screening to both our
members and the public as a simple way to be more proactive about
their health.”
In addition to free health screenings, Sam’s Club Pharmacies
also provide other savings and preventive care to each community
they serve, such as year-round immunizations for children and
adults.*** Eligible Sam’s Club Plus members can also save even more
on prescriptions, including exclusive discounts on select generic
prescriptions, some of which are available free of charge or at a
discounted cost of $4 or $10 for a 30-day supply. This benefit is
exclusively available to Plus members in addition to the Sam’s Club
Extra Value Drug List, through which Sam’s Club Business and Plus
members also receive 10-30 percent savings on select brand name
medications. Beyond these Pharmacy offerings, Sam’s Club members
can also find a variety of healthy solutions in other areas of the
club, including fresh organic foods, vitamins and supplements, oral
care products, and wearable health devices.
Additional information about Sam’s Club health and wellness
offerings can be found at SamsClub.com and in the Sam’s Club
exclusive bi-monthly wellness magazine, Healthy Living Made
Simple.
About Sam’s Club®
Sam’s Club®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products,
savings and services to millions of members in 652 clubs in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Sam’s Club, visit
the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and
interact with Sam’s Club
on Twitter and Facebook.
* European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Cold weather associated
with higher risk of severe heart attack." ScienceDaily. August 30,
2015.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150830150215.htm.
** Limited quantities available. Screening types and quantities
may vary by state and club. All tests are performed by licensed
professionals.
*** Some immunizations may not be available in all locations,
due to state law restrictions on pharmacist administered
immunizations. Age restrictions may apply.
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Sam’s Club Media RelationsTara Raddohl,
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