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Calendar: Memphis Community Calendar
Walgreens Take Care Health Tour
Walgreens Take Care Health Tour Arrives in Memphis
To Provide Free Health Screenings and Services
12-month campaign is company’s largest free health
screening and service initiative
Who: The Walgreens Take Care Health Tour will arrive in Memphis from Thursday, May 8th through
Monday, June 2 nd as part of a 300-city, 12-month nationwide health screening tour. The expanded
2008 program will provide more than $35 million in free health screenings and features 10 customized
traveling education and health-screening vehicles, compared to the four-vehicle tour in 2007. This is
the tour’s fourth year of crossing the country.
What: The Walgreens Take Care Health Tour aims to bring free screening services and better health
awareness to local communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The six free screenings
take place inside the customized vehicle and include total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone
density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index. The services are worth more than
$115 in value and no appointment is necessary.
Where : FOR THE COMPLETE TOUR SCHEDULE, CALL TOLL FREE 1.866.484-TOUR OR
VISIT WWW.WALGREENS.COM/TAKECARE
Thursday, May 8 th
11 AM – 5 PM
Walgreens
3445 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
Friday, May 9 th
11 AM – 5 PM
Walgreens
4625 Summer Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
Saturday, May 10 th
11 AM – 5 PM
Walgreens
1845 S. Third St.
Memphis, TN 38109
Additional locations through June 2 nd available upon request
Why: Many diseases can be detected through screenings long before any symptoms are noticed, making
awareness the key to remaining healthy. This year, the tour plans to provide 1.5 million screenings,
valued at more than $35 million. After receiving results, visitors are encouraged to see their doctor
regarding any concerns.
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