Where Are We Today!
The 2011 AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is currently off the road. Walgreens will begin another year of free health testing in 2012. For more information, please check back in March of 2012. Thank you.
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* Schedules are updated weekly, please check back often. Event times and locations are subject to change.
Depending on current wait time, registration may close prior to stated event end time.
For Non-Walgreen store locations, contact the event directly or visit their website for more information.
View the Programs
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AARP & Walgreens
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is delivering free health tests and health education to communities across the country with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas.
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National Urban League Tour
The National Urban League and Walgreens, collaborating for the fourth year, have launched a national mobile health testing tour with the goal of promoting better health in urban communities across the country.
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La Gira Del Buen Vecino
This year's Tour in Puerto Rico, the AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino is traveling across the island in a specially customized health testing vehicle that provides adults convenient, free access to six health tests.
AARP & Walgreens - Disclosure
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour has delivered free health tests and health education to communities across the country with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas.
The nationwide tour featured nine customized buses that traveled across 48 states, visiting more than 3,000 communities. One of the nine buses called the AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino, solely dedicated to the island of Puerto Rico, was on the road this year as well.
Available tests were worth over $100* per person, and with no appointment necessary. Tests included:
- Total Cholesterol Levels
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density
- Glucose Levels
- Waist Circumference
- Body Mass Index
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Health tests are a critical method for detecting potential diseases before symptoms are noticed. In fact, of those tested during the 2011 tours:
- 67.9% had high body mass index
- 64.1% had high blood pressure levels
- 38.0% had high cholesterol levels
- 36.7% had low bone density
"We are pleased to continue our effort with Walgreens to help provide important health tests at a time when many still cannot afford preventive health care," said A. Barry Rand, AARP's Chief Executive Officer. "The results from the first year on the road speak volumes to the need for these basic tests, and will go a long way in increasing the chances for early detection of chronic disease and other potential health problems."
* actual value may vary. Participants must be 18 years of age and older
National Urban League Tour - Disclosure
The National Urban League/Walgreens Wellness Tour has delivered free health tests and health education to communities across the country with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas.
The nationwide tour featured nine customized buses that traveled across 48 states, visiting more than 3,000 communities. One of the nine buses called the AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino, solely dedicated to the island of Puerto Rico, was on the road this year as well.
Available tests were worth over $100* per person, and with no appointment necessary. Tests included:
- Total Cholesterol Levels
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density
- Glucose Levels
- Waist Circumference
- Body Mass Index
People in urban communities experience disproportionately higher rates of preventable disease. As proven through previous year's programs, health tests are a critical method for detecting potential diseases before symptoms are noticed. Not only are minority groups more susceptible to certain illness and less likely to recover than other groups, but there is an alarming lack of affordable health care available to them. The National Urban League and Walgreens Wellness Tour are encouraging members of urban communities to act as their own health advocates by visiting the health testing vehicle when it stops in their city. Visitors to the tour will also have access to free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues.
The National Urban League and Walgreens Wellness Tour is one of two national health testing campaigns created by Walgreens.
A separate tour, the AARP/ Walgreens Wellness Tour, is also crossing the country, providing free health tests and services.
Consumers can learn when a tour is scheduled to serve their community by visiting the tour schedule page or by calling toll free 1-866-484-8687.
* actual value may vary. Participants must be 18 years of age and older
La Gira Del Buen Vecino Tour - Disclosure
The La Gira Del Buen Vecino/Walgreens Wellness Tour has delivered free health tests and health education to communities across the island with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas.
Available tests were worth over $100* per person, and with no appointment necessary. Tests included:
- Total Cholesterol Levels
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density
- Glucose Levels
- Waist Circumference
- Body Mass Index
The AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino is part of a larger stateside Tour, the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour.
Overall the Tour has a total of nine specially customized health testing vehicles on the road to perform these free health tests and a goal to perform more than 2.5 million tests in over 3000 communities, in the United States and Puerto Rico over the course of two years. The Tour will continue to show an emphasis on serving underserved and diverse areas. To find out where the next Tour stop will be in Puerto Rico, please visit the Tour schedule, or call 1-866-484-TOUR (1-866-484-8687).
* actual value may vary. Participants must be 18 years of age and older
AARP & Walgreens
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is delivering free health tests and health education to communities across the country with a special emphasis on diverse and underserved areas.
The nationwide tour features nine customized buses that travel 240,000 miles across 45 states, visiting more than 2,000 communities in 300 cities. One of the nine buses called the AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino, which is solely dedicated to the island of Puerto Rico, will be on the road this year as well.
Available tests are worth over $100 per person, and no appointment is necessary. Tests include:
- Total Cholesterol Levels
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density
- Glucose Levels
- Waist Circumference
- Body Mass Index
Contact the Tour
AARP and Walgreens are both focused on improving the health and quality of life in communities across the nation. Many diseases can be detected long before symptoms are even noticed, and obviously early detection is the key to staying healthy. The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour will provide free health tests to the people who are most in need of affordable healthcare.
The Wellness Tour brings to life the goal of both organizations to provide wellness and health services to AARP members and the communities Walgreens serves.
For information regarding Walgreens Sponsorship and Promotional Marketing opportunities please click here.
For more information on AARP please call toll-free, 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. EST, or visit them on the web at www.aarp.org
FAQS
Both AARP and Walgreens are focused on improving the health and quality of life in communities across the nation. Many diseases can be detected long before symptoms are even noticed, which is why early detection is the key to staying healthy. With AARP's help, Walgreens will be able to provide these free health tests to people who are most in need of affordable health care.
The Wellness Tour will offer six free health tests, for a total value of over $100* including:
Total Cholesterol Levels - Tests raise awareness of high blood cholesterol as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, the first step toward modifying lifestyle to reduce risk.
Blood Pressure - High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults; however, people with high blood pressure usually don't have symptoms, so they often don't know that they have it until it is measured.
Bone Density - Bone density testing is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and is a fairly accurate predictor of a person's risk of fractures.
Glucose Levels - Blood glucose testing is used to screen healthy individuals for diabetes and pre-diabetes because diabetes is a common disease that begins with few symptoms.
Waist Circumference, Body Composition/Body Mass Index - The nation's scales are going up and therefore raising public awareness about the problem of obesity and the risk of excess weight is critical.
*Actual value may vary. No appointment necessary. Adults 18 years and older are eligible.
No appointment is necessary for the health tests, and visitors do not need health insurance. Certified health screeners will be conducting the tests on a first-come, first-served basis. For specific information about tour hours and other details, visit www.aarpwalgreens.com/tour or call 1-866-484-TOUR (1-866-484-8687).
To find out more information about the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour, visit www.aarpwalgreens.com/tour or call 1-866-484-TOUR (1-866-484-8687). No appointments are necessary.
Certified health screeners aboard the specially outfitted AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour buses will perform the six free tests. All tests take place inside the customized bus and participants will receive their results upon completion.
Although the hours of each event may vary and no appointment is necessary, each bus has the capacity to screen approximately 20 people per hour. It is recommended that participants arrive at least one hour prior to the end of each event to best ensure getting tested before the event ends. Tests take between 20-25 minutes, depending on the wait. Participants who are unable to receive their free tests can talk to the tour staff on the bus to receive information about additional tour stops that may be conveniently accessed.
No, a guest does not have to be an AARP member to receive the free health test. Our testing service is convenient, free and important for adults of all ages.
After the tests are performed, a pharmacist or staff member instantly provides the results and reviews them with the consumer. Visitors have access to free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues that are available in both English and Spanish. Additionally, they will receive a free one-year AARP membership offer. Consumers are encouraged to visit a doctor or health care provider with any concerns.
Yes. Although the health tests take place on the bus, if a person is disabled or needs assistance the Wellness Tour staff will make the necessary accommodations, which may involve conducting select tests in a private area outside of the bus.
Yes. Free, one-year AARP memberships will be given to all adults who receive tests as a gift from Walgreens. Participants under the age of 50 can either give the free membership to an eligible adult or join as an Associate member. Existing members will receive a one-year extension on their current membership status. Associate membership is designed for those under 50 who support the association's goals and objectives, and offers many, but not all member benefits. Once an Associate member celebrates a 50th birthday, they automatically become a full member and can take advantage of all AARP benefits and services. Associate members do not receive an official membership card, but a confirmation letter of membership should be received within 8 to 12 weeks. In all cases, the free membership must be activated by filling out, and mailing, the postage-paid application on the brochure. As a courtesy to the customers, a collection box will be present on the event site for consumers to deposit the filled out membership application cards. The Wellness Tour staff will then mail the cards at the end of the day.
Yes, you can cancel your membership. However, because the promotion was a free membership there will be no refund for any unused portion of the membership.
Yes. Call us toll-free, 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. EST.
Yes. Call us toll-free, 1-877-MAS-DE-50 (1-877-627-3350), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. EST.
This free membership offer applies to both new and existing AARP members. Existing members will get a one-year extension to their membership. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers and is separate from the in-store membership promotion that typically runs each fall. The free one-year membership extension must be activated by filling out and mailing the postage-paid application on the brochure, which includes a space for existing members to supply their AARP membership number.
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour's aim is to bring free services and health awareness directly to those who may otherwise not have the resources for and access to affordable health care. AARP and Walgreens will collaborate to develop a schedule that puts a special emphasis on underserved communities. By reaching out to people in communities that are traditionally underserved, the Tour is targeting areas that need the most attention and care. Also, the tests provided represent some of the most critical health data needed for the early detection and prevention of diseases. To request a tour stop at your special event please visit us at Walgreens.com/sponsorship
No. AARP's alliance with Walgreens on the Wellness Tour only helps expand the work both organizations are doing to positively impact the health of consumers and provide excellent value to AARP's members and others in the community.
Walgreens has had a long-standing commitment to providing valuable products and services to the aging population. Many Walgreens stores are convenient to mass-transit, have ample parking and train their pharmacy professionals in issues related to geriatric medication. Other examples of Walgreens focus on the aging population include:
- Easy-open prescription bottle caps
- Large print prescription directions
- Medicare Part D free report
- ExpressPay for even faster service
AARP's state offices will participate in activities and events that may be included in the tour schedule. At certain stops, state office staff and/or volunteers will communicate about the social impact and member value agendas of AARP, including their diversity and member engagement initiatives.
Yes, each Wellness bus has at least one Bilingual crew member on staff.
After the tests are performed, a pharmacist or staff member instantly provides the results and reviews them with the consumer. Visitors have access to free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues that are available in both English and Spanish. Additionally, they will receive a free one-year AARP membership offer. Consumers are encouraged to visit a doctor or health care provider with any concerns; or visitors may also speak to their local Walgreens pharmacist.
There are federal and state programs to help people access health care, even if they cannot afford health insurance. To find out more about these programs, you can call AARP's toll-free number 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). Tell them what state you are in and ask for assistance with Benefits. Benefits QuickLINK can help identify programs in your area that may help you get the health care you need. You can access Benefits QuickLINK yourself by going to www.aarp.org/quicklink. Your AARP state office is also a great resource and may know of some additional, local resources to help you get the care you need, please contact 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277) and ask to be transferred.
Free Tests
Total Cholesterol Test
The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that adults have their cholesterol levels checked at least every five years. Studies have shown lowering cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease. Participants are given their total cholesterol level and provided with educational material on healthy cholesterol levels and ways to lower their cholesterol.
Glucose Test
Glucose is a form of sugar that is the body’s primary fuel. Blood glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. Visitors will be given their glucose level and information on diabetes awareness.
Both the Total Cholesterol and Glucose tests are performed via a finger stick blood test.
Blood Pressure Test
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition affecting one in three American adults. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Visitors will receive their blood pressure reading and educational materials.
Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly thins and weakens bones. Bone density testing is the best way to determine bone mass and reveal present and future risk of fracture. The test is done via foot ultrasound and takes 60 seconds with immediate results.
Body Mass Index
An estimated 30 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years and older – over 60 million people – are obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Visitors will be given a percentage of body fat reading using a body mass index analyzer, a hand-held machine that sends a weak electric current through the body and then estimates body fat percentage and body fat index.
Waist Circumference
Waist circumference is a horizontal measurement of the abdomen above the upper hip bone. High waist circumference is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease when the BMI is between 25 and 34.9.