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Free health tests through Walgreens

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The mobile health clinic is staffed with certified wellness staff trained to provide free health tests for adults 18 years old and older. The mobile health clinic is staffed with certified wellness staff trained to provide free health tests for adults 18 years old and older.
BYRAM, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour has rolled back to the Jackson area.

The mobile health clinic is staffed with certified wellness staff trained to provide free health tests for adults 18 years old and older. Some of the tests include, total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and body mass index. Vouchers for free flu shots are also available for people who are uninsured.

"For those who are identified as self uninsured they can come on through and get a voucher for a free shot which they can redeem at their local Walgreens pharmacy," said Veronica Marmolejo, a Walgreens Certified Wellness Staff member.

The tour kicked off at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the Walgreens on Terry Road in Byram. If you don't make it on Friday, you can also take advantage of the free tests throughout the weekend and Monday.

Saturday, December 8th, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Walgreens at 1497 Canton Mart Road in Jackson

Sunday, December 9th, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Walgreens at 1000 Hugh Ward Blvd. in Flowood

Monday, December 10th, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Walgreens at 977 Ellis Avenue in Jackson

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