Manville Walmart To Host Free Health Screening Event

MANVILLE, NJ — New Jersey Walmart stores, including in Manville, will be hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20.

This free health screening event provides residents an opportunity to learn valuable health information, including:

• Blood glucose
• Blood pressure
• Body mass index
• Low-cost immunizations
• And in select locations, customers can also take advantage of free vision screenings

New this year, Walmart is introducing a virtual reality experience in select stores to assist with smoking cessation. According to the CDC, approximately 14 percent New Jersey adults smoke cigarettes regularly. This free resource is intended to be a step toward quitting tobacco.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nearby Walmart locations include Manville at 100 North Main Street; Branchburg at 3576 Route 22 and Watchung at 1501 Route 22.

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