More than half of women in the U.S. worry about the cost of healthcare
and only 67 percent report having had a physical exam in the past year,
according to The Futures Company.1 As part of an effort to
celebrate women and encourage them to become more active in monitoring
and maintaining their health, Sam’s Club Pharmacies nationwide will host
free women’s health screenings to both members and non-members on
Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The health screenings are free, confidential and available to the public
at all Sam’s
Club locations with a pharmacy (599 locations). The screenings,
valued at $2502, include tests for:
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TSH (thyroid) testing – thyroid conditions can often affect a woman’s
overall health, including depression, weight and energy levels3
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Blood pressure
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Total cholesterol
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HDL (good cholesterol)
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Risk ratio
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Glucose
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Body mass index
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Vision (not available in all locations)
“With the multitude of health challenges that are unique to women, it’s
important that we keep up with our health on a regular basis no matter
how busy life may get,” said Tara Raddohl, director,
Corporate Communications for Sam's Club. “These free health screenings
make it easy for women to take a weekend errand and turn it into an
important step in caring for their well-being.”
In addition to monthly health screenings, Sam’s Club pharmacies provide
savings and preventive care to each community it serves, such as
year-round immunizations for adults ages 18 and above. Licensed
pharmacists can administer walk-in flu shots and nine other important
immunizations recommended to help protect against serious diseases like
pneumonia, shingles and whooping cough. Sam’s Club Plus members and
Sam’s Club Business members can also save 40 percent on many generics
and 8 percent on name-brand prescriptions when not using prescription
drug coverage. Further, through the Extra
Value Drug List, Sam’s Club Plus members can save even more with
10-30 percent savings on select brand prescriptions and over 200
generics at $11.87.** Restrictions may apply.
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, which reaches approximately eight million
members.
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 643 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.
1 “2014 Futures Company U.S. Monitor,” The Futures
Company. New York, NY; 2014.
2 Limited quantities available. Screening types and
quantities may vary by state and club. Screenings are available only at
clubs with a pharmacy (599 locations). Membership not required. All
tests are performed by licensed professionals.
3 “Thyroid Disorders,” HealthyWomen.com. www.healthywomen.org/condition/thyroid-disorders.
Accessed September 23, 2014.
** On cash purchases, Plus and Business Members save an additional 8% on
name-brand prescriptions and 40% on generics not part of $4/$10 generic
prescription program. Savings only for cash purchases based on the
dispensing Sam’s Club Pharmacy’s cash price. Discounts not available for
purchases covered by health insurance or a state/federal government
health care program, on SamsClub.com, covered by Walmart’s
Prescription Program or any Sam’s Club promotion. Restrictions apply.
See your local Sam’s Club Pharmacy for details.
Copyright Business Wire 2014