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By Alex HurdVice President, Health Services, Walmart CanadaAs 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…
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…
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…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues across Canada and around the world, its impacts are being felt more so now than ever before, according to experts who joined a panel hosted by Walmart Canada.They say the situation is especially dire in health care where the Omicron variant is wreaking havoc on…
By Jon Rumley, Walmart Canada Corporate AffairsFor 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…
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.
The conversation around mental wellness and health equity has been ignited over the pandemic, but more must be done to help people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially those from Black, Indigenous and racialized communities, to access the help and support they need to achieve the basic necessities of life.“I think if there’s one silver…