Business Journals August 25, 2020
Anne Stych, Staff Writer, Bizwomen

The company also is growing its network of clinics.

Walmart is holding an online wellness event featuring experts in nutrition, cardiac care and mental health, a pandemic-driven substitute for the chain’s in-person wellness clinics.

“We are worried about a secondary health crisis as many people put off routine medical care while they social distance during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tom Van Gilder, Walmart’s chief medical officer. “Our goal is to empower every American to take small steps to maximize their health from home, whether it’s a simple ingredient swap, new exercise or tools to understand how to focus on health as a family.”

The company said at its pre-Covid live quarterly “Walmart Wellness” days, health care professionals conducted more than...

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