Free self-service stations available year-round
to complement existing monthly health screening program
Research has shown that Americans are eager to leverage digital
tools to manage their personal health.* With this in mind, Sam’s
Club has teamed up with health technology company higi to make
free, self-service health screening stations available at most
Sam’s Club locations with a pharmacy (622 locations).
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These screening stations are able to assess each user’s blood
pressure, pulse, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Users can also
track their health information over time and share it with others
through higi’s online platform, which can aggregate data from over
80 health devices, activity trackers and apps to provide a holistic
view of the state of their health.
“We believe understanding and tracking your personal biometric
data is key to living a healthy life, so we make it as easy as
possible for people to do just that with our unique screening
technology and digital platforms that interface with leading health
devices, fitness trackers or apps that people are already using,”
said Jeff Bennett, CEO, higi. “We are thrilled to be partnering
with Sam’s Club to make these innovative resources available and to
help more people be proactive about their health.”
The higi self-service stations complement the existing free
health screening program that Sam’s Club offers every month from
January through October to both members and the public. In fact,
the higi rollout at Sam’s Club aligns with the timing of the
company’s ‘Healthy at Heart’ screening, which will take place on
Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all locations with
a pharmacy, while supplies last. This screening is valued at up to
$150 and will include the following tests:**
- Total cholesterol
- HDL (good cholesterol)
- Blood pressure
- Body Fat Percentage
- Glucose
- Vision (not available at all
locations)
- Hearing (not available at all
locations)
Sponsors of the ‘Healthy at Heart’ screening include Align®
probiotic supplements, Metamucil® fiber supplements (original and
sugar-free), Member’s Mark® Omega 3-6-9 dietary supplement, and
Members Mark® CoQ-10 cardiovascular antioxidant.
“Knowing how challenging it can be for some people to find the
time to get a checkup, we believe higi’s self-service stations will
be a great tool to complement our monthly health screening program,
as they both help make it easier for people learn more about their
health,” said Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s
Club Consumables & Health and Wellness. “We also recognize the
importance of using the latest technology to motivate people to
live healthier lives, so our partnership with higi is a perfect
match."
In addition to free health screenings, Sam’s Club Pharmacies
provide other savings and preventive care to each community they
serve, such as year-round immunizations.*** Eligible Sam’s Club
Plus members can also save more on prescriptions, including
exclusive discounts on select generic prescriptions, some of which
are available free of charge, in many states, or at a discounted
cost of $4 or $10 for a 30-day supply. The benefit is exclusively
available to Plus members in addition to the Sam’s Club Extra Value
Drug List, through which Business and Plus members also receive
10-30 percent savings on select brand name medications. Certain
restrictions apply to these programs so members and potential
members should check with their local Sam’s Club Pharmacy for
details.
Two out of the last three years, Sam’s Club Pharmacy was ranked
“Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Mass Merchandiser
Pharmacies” by J.D. Power. Sam’s Club Pharmacy also received the
highest score in the prescription ordering/pick-up process;
non-pharmacist staff; and pharmacist study factors within its
segment.****
Beyond the Pharmacy, 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 (many of which can be connected to the higi
platform). 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 higi
higi is a Chicago-based technology company that is transforming
the way people manage their health. Founded in 2012, the company
owns and operates the largest FDA-cleared self-screening health
station network in the United States with nearly 11,000 stations
located in food, drug and mass market retailers. higi also operates
a robust online community platform that is linked to the higi
health station network and over 80 health devices, activity
trackers and apps. To date, more than 40 million people have used a
higi health station to conduct 190 million biometric screenings
(blood pressure, pulse, weight, body mass index). Over 4 million
people have signed up for a higi account which offers an all-in-one
biometric and activity data feed for personal health management and
information-sharing with friends, family and trusted healthcare
providers. For more information, visit us at www.higi.com
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 659 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.
* Makovsky/Kelton. Fifth Annual “Pulse of Online Health” Survey.
Available online at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fifth-annual-pulse-of-online-health-survey-finds-66-of-americans-eager-to-leverage-digital-tools-to-manage-personal-health-300039986.html.
Accessed January 26, 2017.
** 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.
**** Sam's Club received the highest numerical score among 8
mass merchandisers in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study,
based on 14,789 total responses, measuring the opinions of
consumers who filled a new prescription or refilled a prescription
during the three months prior to the survey period, surveyed
May-June 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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