Walmart Offers Free Health Screenings for Wellness Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley residents could take advantage of free health screenings at Walmart’s Wellness Day.

Stores across the country hosted the event, making it the largest single day health fair in the U.S.

Customers got blood pressure and glucose checks, plus lens cleaning and glasses adjustments.

“It’s accessible. It’s free. We’ve got trained professionals here to work with people and if necessary, forward them on to the next step of healthcare,” said pharmacist Justin Reinert.

Walmart says it beat five world records with last year’s health event, conducting more than 280,000 screenings and nearly 52,000 immunizations.