First Wellness Day of 2024 set for Saturday, Jan. 20 with surprise appearance by Kevin Hart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – A new year presents the opportunity for a new you, and Walmart invites communities to own their health journey by joining us for the first Wellness Day of 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure as well as affordable immunizations like flu, COVID-19, HPV, mumps, measles and more at nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.
This exciting event will feature a surprise visit by Kevin Hart. The acclaimed actor, comedian and entrepreneur will be making a special appearance at a Los Angeles-area Walmart store during Wellness Day. Prioritizing wellness is what inspired Hart to create VitaHustle’s lineup of premium nutritional products. Hart's commitment to prioritizing wellness serves as the driving force behind the creation of VitaHustle, his premium nutrition brand,available nationwide at Walmart.
“Walmart and I share a commitment in highlighting the profound importance of prioritizing wellness,” Hart said. “It's had a transformative impact on my life, and teaming up with Walmart means we can build healthier, happier communities together."
Nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the country will host Walmart Wellness Day events from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 20. To find a free event in your neighborhood, visit Walmart.com/wellnesshub. Select stores will also feature vision screenings, in-store giveaways and demos of wellness products. Walmart Wellness Day events includes the following health resources, administered by qualified pharmacy and Vision Center teams:
“What an ideal opportunity we have to begin the year connecting with the communities we serve,” said Kevin Host, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Pharmacy. “Wellness Day is a fun experience that allows customers and patients to check in on their health while also building relationships with our incredible pharmacy teams. I’m immensely proud of the ways we continue to build on our touchpoints of care across Health & Wellness at Walmart.”
“The Wellness Day experience offers elevated browsing and sampling for our customers, highlighting the broad assortment of innovative items we offer,” said Ralph Clare, Senior Vice President, Health and Wellness, Consumables. “It’s the first of the year, and we know a lot of people are eager and motivated to begin a new wellness journey. We want to help them do that, with even extra savings, with rollbacks across healthy foods, vitamins and supplements and fitness gear.”
Since 2014, Walmart pharmacies have hosted Walmart Wellness Days, contributing more than 5 million free health screenings for customers. More than 4,000 Walmart stores are in medically underserved areas, which means Walmart is often the first stop for health care in these rural and underserved communities.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/.
Acerca de Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) es un minorista omnicanal, dirigido por personas e impulsado por tecnología, que ayuda a las personas a ahorrar dinero y vivir mejor, en cualquier momento y lugar, en tiendas, en línea y a través de sus dispositivos móviles. Cada semana, aproximadamente 240 millones de clientes y socios visitan aproximadamente 10 500 tiendas y numerosos sitios de comercio electrónico en 19 países. Con ingresos en el año fiscal 2023 por $611 mil millones, Walmart emplea aproximadamente 2.1 millones de asociados en todo el mundo. Walmart sigue siendo un líder en sostenibilidad, filantropía corporativa y oportunidades de empleo. Para obtener más información acerca de Walmart puede visitar https://corporate.walmart.com, en Facebook https://facebook.com/walmart, en X (previamente conocido como Twitter) https://twitter.com/walmart, y en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/.
