In-club screenings available to members and the public Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BENTONVILLE, ARK., (April 4, 2013) –
There is more to a smile than Americans might think. U.S. consumers may
be surprised to learn that those suffering from serious gum disease are
40 percent more likely to have another chronic condition, as recent
studies associate oral health issues as identifiers of both diabetes and
heart disease.1 To raise awareness about the connection
between oral health and chronic disease, Sam’s Club hosts free oral care
tips and vital health screenings on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. The screenings are free and available to the public at all Sam’s
Club locations with a pharmacy (564).
The free health screening2 event features tests valued at up to $100, including:
· Non-invasive oral health questionnaires
· Dental tablets
· Glucose
· Total cholesterol
· Blood pressure
· Body mass index (BMI)
· Vision
Certified
dental hygiene students provided by Colgate and certified technicians
from Carmen Ingle & Associates will administer written
questionnaires to screening participants about dental habits as well as
offer counsel and oral health tips at the special Sam’s Club event.
Free dental tablets contain a harmless colored dye that is attracted to
plaque on teeth, revealing areas of the mouth that patients may miss
while brushing and flossing.
“Every year, approximately 100 million Americans fail to visit a dentist3,”
said Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s Club Health and
Wellness. “Free oral health and wellness screenings at Sam’s Club
provide useful reminders that oral health issues may be symptoms of more
serious chronic diseases. We are committed to offering our members and
communities an affordable, accessible foundation for understanding how
they can take ownership of their health.”
Sam’s Club also features oral health tips in the March/April 2013 issue of Healthy Living Made Simple Magazine,
including information about preventing a variety of health issues
through good oral care as well as tips for healthy-looking teeth and
gums. With the highest circulation of any health-focused publication at 8
million, Healthy Living Made Simple is available at Sam’s Club Pharmacy, Member Service counters and online at SamsClub.com/healthyliving. Interested consumers can visit this website or text SCREEN to 72671 to receive monthly reminders about health screenings at neighboring Sam’s Club locations.5
About Sam’s Club®
Sam’s Club®,
a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation’s eighth
largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering
superior products and services to more than 47 million members in clubs
across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an
average of 34 percent over traditional retailers. To learn more about
Savings Made Simple®, visit SamsClub.com, and look for Sam’s Club on Twitter and Facebook.
1 WebMD. “Oral Health: The Mouth-Body Connection.” http://www.webmd.com/oral-
2 Limited
quantities available. Screening types and quantities may vary by state
and club. Screenings are available only at clubs with a pharmacy (564
locations). Membership not required. All tests are performed by licensed
professionals. Glucose and vision tests are not available in every
state.
4 Sam’s Club received the highest numerical score among mass merchandiser pharmacies in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Pharmacy StudySM.
Study is based on 12,764 total responses and measures 11 mass
merchandiser pharmacies. Proprietary study results are based on
experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed July-August 2012.
Experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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