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:
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Blood pressure
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Total cholesterol
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HDL (good cholesterol)
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Glucose
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Body mass index (BMI)
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Vision (not available at all locations)
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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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