Walmart Steps Up Vaccines Via Pharmacies, Community Events
Walmart is administering COVID-19 vaccines in more than 3,800 stores and clubs across 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., blogged Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president-health and wellness, Friday. Over 80% of shots were through Walmart pharmacies and more than…
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60 community events in what the Health Resources and Services Administration defines as the most medically underserved areas of the country, Pegus said. In Jackson, Mississippi, Walmart worked with the local housing authority to set up a community center for a low-income senior housing unit, administering 2,000 vaccines, she said. Walmart is “focused on reaching communities with access issues and vaccine hesitancy, especially those located in medically underserved areas where Walmart has a presence,” she said. The retailer hopes to expand vaccinations to all 5,400 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies and via its mobile wellness fleet. Walmart is “strongly encouraging all associates get vaccinated,” but it’s not required, said Pegus, noting the company is offering employees appointments in stores and clubs, two hours of paid time and the ability to get a vaccine during their shift. It administered over 1,200 vaccines to employees near its home office in Bentonville, Arkansas.