NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND WALGREENS WELLNESS TOUR TO ARRIVE IN ORLANDO PROVIDING FREE HEALTH TESTS AND SERVICES
Extended Ten-Month Phase of Campaign Will Bring the Wellness Tour to More Than 15 Cities
Who: The National Urban League and Walgreens Wellness Tour, as part of the Walgreens Way To Well Fund™, will once again travel the country, embarking on a national tour to provide six free health tests with the goal of promoting better health in urban communities. The tour will arrive in Orlando on November 3rd to provide tests to local residents. The national mobile health testing tour will also continue to highlight the League’s “I Am Empowered” national service initiative, and will collaborate with Urban League affiliates to offer free health education and health testing events in urban communities convenient to where consumers live, work and play.
What: Throughout the next ten months, the National Urban League and Walgreens Wellness Tour will visit more than 15 cities with its custom-equipped bus and dedicated staff to provide free services at local events, community centers, Walgreens stores and other select locations. The free tests – which include total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index – are valued at $100 and may help provide adults with a critical foundation for early disease detection and prevention. Visitors will also have access to educational materials available in both English and Spanish, concerning each of the screenings, as well as HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. The tests are available for adults aged 18 and older. Results are instantly provided, and participants are encouraged to visit a doctor or health care provider to discuss the results.
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Why: Both Walgreens and National Urban League want to overcome the barriers associated with receiving quality health services in urban areas. Residents in urban communities, particularly minorities, experience disproportionately higher rates of preventable disease and health screenings are a critical method for detecting potential diseases before symptoms are noticed.