Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wellness Day: Free Check-Ups, Flu Shots Oct. 15

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) Wellness Day is right around the corner, offering a number of free health check-ups for those who arrive early.

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4,600 of the company’s locations around the country will take part in Walmart Wellness Day, which is on Saturday, October 15. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m.

You will have access to free blood glucose and blood pressure tests, vision screenings, product samples and information on health care insurance. You don’t have to make an appointment, but make sure you show up on time.

Walmart is also offering flu shots at over 10,000 pharmacies. Some are calling it the largest screening event in the nation as the retailer screened 280,000 patients in 2015.

Additionally, Walmart managed to give out 52,000 flu shots and check the blood pressure of 7,000 people. One of these had such high blood pressure that he had to be rushed to the emergency room of a local hospital immediately.

Another 3,000 customers were implored to see a professional in their area to check their blood glucose levels as they were simply not up to par.

“We’re committed and uniquely positioned to provide accessible and affordable healthcare that helps busy families live better,” said George Riedl, senior vice president and president of health and wellness for Walmart U.S., in a statement.

Walmart recently announced that it was giving entry-level managers a pay raise of more than $1,000, as well as paying overtime to those who make less than $23,660.

WMT shares surged 0.5% Friday.

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