Free Health Screenings Available At Tewksbury Walmart July 24

TEWKSBURY, MA — Walmart is inviting customers in Tewksbury to take control of their health at Walmart Wellness Day, a free event on Saturday, July 24, where they can get health screenings and wellness resources as well as immunizations in one easy location.

According to the retail giant, the goal of Walmart Wellness Day is to help customers in Tewksbury and across the country get back on track with preventive health measures they may have missed over the past year, especially as many families prepare for in-person work and school this fall.

“At least 41 percent of Americans delayed care during the pandemic, according to the CDC, and that can lead to negative health impacts in the future. We want to make it simple for our customers to prioritize their health and catch up on preventive care by offering convenient health resources where they’re already shopping for groceries and back-to-school items,” said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president, Walmart Health & Wellness. “We are especially focused on reaching customers in underserved communities who may have limited options for healthcare in their community, outside our pharmacies. This is a day for the entire family, and we’ll be offering screenings and services for all ages.”

More than 4,700 Walmart pharmacies nationwide, including the one in Tewksbury, will host Walmart Wellness Day events from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time Saturday. The Walmart in Tewksbury is located at 333 Main St. If the Tewksbury location doesn't work for you, click this link to view other nearby locations.

During the 4-hour event, customers in Tewksbury can take advantage of the following health resources:

• Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and vision screenings (select locations)
• Educational health resources and consultations with our trusted pharmacy team
• Affordable immunizations, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox), HPV, tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP) and more
• No-cost COVID-19 vaccines

Reports of new COVID-19 cases continue to drop in areas of the country where the majority of the population is fully vaccinated. Unfortunately, in states where vaccination rates are lower, data shows a rise in cases and hospitalizations. Experts are also seeing variants of the virus starting to emerge, including the Delta variant, which appears to be more contagious.

The good news is the CDC reports the three authorized COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against the current virus variants for those who are fully vaccinated. For those who receive their vaccination at Walmart and Sam’s Club, they can now get a free digital version of their vaccination record. People can print, save on a device or share with third-party apps if they choose.

Walmart pharmacies have been hosting Walmart Wellness Days since 2014 and we’ve administered more than 4.75 million free health screenings for our customers during that time. Our quarterly wellness events shifted to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are excited to be back in person for the first time since Jan. 2020.