Health & Wellness

Walmart Canada works with companies from around the world, but we’re especially proud of our relationship with thousands of Canadian small businesses which supply us with vital goods and services. From British Columbia to Newfoundland and everywhere in between we are happy to partner with small farms, fixture vendors, waste collection companies,…

By Alex Hurd Vice President, Health Services, Walmart Canada As a dad of four ranging in ages from six to 13, my wife and I work hard to instill healthy habits in our kids. That includes a balanced, nutritious diet and being active.And with school aged kids, pharmacy services are hugely important to us, too.That’s why Walmart isn’t just my employer…

TORONTO, Ont. (April 5, 2022) – Diabetes Canada and Walmart Canada are pleased to partner together to build diabetes awareness while providing educational opportunities and access to screening for Canadians across the country.Throughout the year, the partnership will provide Canadians with education about diabetes and associated health risks…

Mississauga, ON - May 13, 2022 — Walmart Wellness Day is back! Walmart Canada is inviting Canadians to its spring Walmart Wellness Day event on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.In partnership with Diabetes Canada, the retailer will be providing free type 2 diabetes screening and consultations, including blood sugar screenings at…

Montreal, QC - Walmart Canada announced today that it has selected TELUS Health’s next generation pharmacy management solution (PMS), Ubik, for all of its Accès pharma franchised locations across the province of Quebec. The province-wide rollout is modernizing 68 locations so patients in Quebec can access more clinical health services while…

Mississauga, ON – October 22, 2019 – With 60 per cent of all households in Canada living within a 10-minute drive of a Walmart store, Walmart pharmacists can be one of the most accessible healthcare providers, offering expert advice and compassion on healthcare issues.This coming Saturday, Canadians in communities across the country can meet one…

On April 14, “The Eye Guy” retired after more than more than 34 years as an optician – he spent more than 23 of those years at Walmart.

Dear Valued Customer, We know that COVID-19 is top of mind for Canadians across the country. We want to thank everyone, especially front-line health care workers, who are working tirelessly on this effort. Our primary focus is the health and wellness of our associates, our customers and our communities. Walmart is monitoring the situation very…

Dear Valued Walmart Canada Customer,In these unprecedented times, the Walmart Canada team is working tirelessly for our customers and communities.I’d like to update you on the status of our stores and how we’re supporting both the most vulnerable in our communities and our own Associates.Keeping Our Stores Available To Canadians:1. Our stores will…

The health and safety of our customers and associates is our top priority. We appreciate that Canadians are concerned about COVID-19 and our customers can be sure that we’re taking this issue very seriously. Walmart is adhering to the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada which maintains that the risk to Canadians contracting the…

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Mississauga, ON – December 4, 2020 – Walmart Canada today announced an additional appreciation bonus payment for its associates everywhere in Canada as a thank you for their continued dedication during the pandemic. Overall, Walmart Canada has invested an additional $125 million this year in associate support during the pandemic, including: ·…

Hello - I’m writing to share a few updates about what our team has been up to the over past few months.I want to thank all our frontline healthcare workers, teachers, retail workers and everyone who is working so hard to see us through this pandemic. All of us at Walmart support you and are grateful for your efforts. You all continue to inspire…

Safety at WalmartThe safety of our associates and customers is a top priority at Walmart. As an essential retailer, Walmart is complying with the new government restrictions in our Manitoba stores. We all have a role in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19, and we want to work constructively with the Manitoba government. What’s changed at our…

By Sam Wankowski - Chief Operations Officer, Walmart Canada. Like all Canadians, our customers were worried when the pandemic hit.Whether it was concern for their families, their jobs, the fear of COVID-19 in their communities or just navigating life under lockdown, there was a lot to manage. For me, a new baby born during the pandemic meant all…

Hi everyone,I want to update you on Walmart Canada’s continued effort to keep our associates and customers safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. It continues to be a privilege and a tremendous responsibility to be providing an essential service for our communities. Our stores look different today. We’ve made changes quickly to…

Hi everyone,I want to thank our customers for their trust. It remains a tremendous privilege to be providing an essential service for so many people. Safety continues to be Walmart’s number one priority. We’ve implemented even more measures to ensure our stores, services and distribution centres are as safe as possible. For example, we’ve started…

Mississauga, ON, Mar 11, 2021 – Throughout the pandemic, Canadians have come to Walmart for all their health, wellness and pharmacy needs – and now Walmart Canada is ready to support them with immunizations, too. Last week, Walmart Canada pharmacist Shaimaa Ali administered Walmart Canada’s first-ever COVID-19 vaccines at our Red Deer North…

Today, history was made at Walmart Canada. Walmart Canada pharmacist Shaimaa Ali administered our first-ever COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud married couple Joseph and Grace received the first-ever vaccines at our Red Deer North Walmart Supercentre Friday afternoon.ImageWalmart is ready to help more Canadians get immunized against…

Mississauga, ON, January 18, 2021 - Walmart Canada and Thrive Global, the behaviour change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington, announced today the national launch of a strategic partnership that brings Thrive Global’s behaviour change resources and solutions to Walmart Canada’s 100,000 associates including corporate executives and…

Mississauga, ON – November 1, 2021 — Walmart Canada is continuing to help Canadians stay healthy and live better this flu season by making it even easier and more convenient than ever to get vaccinated with the flu shot.

By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate Affairs For many years, Nora Kraft-Arbeau suspected she might have diabetes.“ I always knew I was on the borderline,” the Walmart Canada electronics sales associate revealed. “Sometimes I’ll get a little tired and just want to lay down and go to sleep.” Nora says the disease runs in her family. When she heard…

Toronto, Ont. (November 4, 2021) – Diabetes Canada and Walmart Canada are pleased to partner together to highlight the importance of taking action to address the diabetes epidemic during Diabetes Awareness Month. One simple action includes screening for type 2 diabetes.Every November, during Diabetes Awareness Month, the diabetes community and its…

Bentonville, AR and Bengluru, India, April 30, 2021 — Walmart is mobilizing its global resources to further expand support for COVID-19 relief efforts in India. Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, Flipkart and PhonePe, along with Walmart’s Global Technology and Sourcing hubs, are collaborating to counter oxygen shortages, support the national…

We started our vaccination effort with Joseph and Mary in Red Deer, Alberta. Today we’re pleased to share that Walmart has now vaccinated more than 70,000 customers across Canada. There is a high demand for appointments. As we receive more vaccines, appointments will be added to www.walmart.ca/covid19. Our goal is to vaccinate as many customers as…

Mississauga, ON, February 1, 2021 – Walmart Canada has been ramping up efforts to offer Canadians a one-stop shop for increasing customer needs for health, wellness and pharmacy services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."At Walmart Canada, part of our mission is to help Canadians live better,” said Horacio Barbeito, President and CEO, Walmart…

Meet Sasha Merasty, one of our brilliant pharmacy students. She’s in her fourth year of pharmacy school at the University of Saskatchewan and interns part time at the pharmacy in store #3083 in Saskatoon.

Mississauga, August 18, 2021 – Getting your COVID-19 vaccine has never been easier and more convenient at Walmart Canada, as the retailer is now offering walk-in vaccine appointments, for first or second shots at participating pharmacies.To celebrate, on August 19th Walmart is hosting its first-ever “Vax-a-thon" – a one-day vaccine blitz at more…