Tips to help Walmart associates and their families stay well in body, mind, and spirit.
In this issue
Our Spring/Summer issue offers ways to reduce your risks for dozens of serious health conditions and diseases simply by paying attention to three key health basics:
Quitting smoking
Maintaining blood sugar levels
Caring for your mental health
Each cigarette you don’t smoke is a win.
By the numbers
- 10
Average number of years by which smoking shortens your life.
- 7,000
Chemicals in cigarette smoke. 69 of them cause cancer.
- 480,000
Americans who die each year because they smoke.
- 130 billion
$$$ spent in the US on healthcare directly related to smoking.
Take action in the Spring/Summer issue or boost your chances for success with the Kick Buts program.
A conversation about diabetes — for everyone
When your body breaks down food, one result is sugar in your bloodstream. This sugar fuels your organs and your cells and helps keep you healthy and energetic. But, as the saying goes, sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing. Your blood sugar can become too high to be healthy.
Our Spring/Summer issue has everything you need to know about preventing and managing diabetes.
Did you know? You can manage and treat diabetes with virtual primary care— at no cost for our self insured medical plans. Get started at doctorondemand.com/walmartcare.
Mental health is health
Good mental health isn’t an “extra.” In fact, it’s central to your overall well-being.
When you just need someone to talk to…
Visit supportiv.com/walmart. Answer one question: “What’s your struggle?” and join a small group of people dealing with the same issues in a moderated, anonymous chat. It’s a safe, private space for peer-to-peer support.
If you want a self-assessment, therapist, or coach…
Visit walmart.lyrahealth.com. Walmart associates receive up to 20 therapy or coaching sessions per person, per year at no cost. It’s personalized mental healthcare options tailored to your needs.
For more tips and guidance see our Spring/Summer issue.
2024 Well-being calendar
General health
January
A new year of health
February
Staying healthy on a budget
March
Healthy habits: keep the change
Healthy eating
April
Ditch the diet mentality
May
Portion control 101
June
Pump up the flavor
Activity
July
Get up, get active
August
Transform your exercise routine
September
Fit fitness in your workday
Stress/Emotional Health
October
Healthy mind, healthy body
November
Tips for a healthy, stress-free holiday
December
Work, life, and you
Get top-quality specialized care when you need it most
If you find yourself facing a complex medical situation, such as surgery, fertility treatment, or cancer, Walmart’s Centers of Excellence (COE) program is here for you. You’ll have access to some of the country’s best facilities and specialists — and your plan pays 100% of eligible costs for most conditions.
Visit one.walmart.com and search “Centers of Excellence” for more.
Get top-quality specialized care when you need it most
If you find yourself facing a complex medical situation, such as surgery, fertility treatment, or cancer, Walmart’s Centers of Excellence (COE) program is here for you. You’ll have access to some of the country’s best facilities and specialists — and your plan pays 100% of eligible costs for most conditions.
Visit one.walmart.com and search “Centers of Excellence” for more.
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Small steps can bring big improvements: Find simple steps to boost gut health, eat better, move more, avoid colds, manage the winter blues and more.
Lower your health risks: Quit smoking for good, keep blood sugar in check and give mental well-being a boost.
Piece together a healthy life: Find the right doctor, catch up on preventive care and find support for complex conditions.
Being healthy doesn’t have to be hard: Take movement breaks, prep for good eating and build stronger bones.
Taking care of yourself: Avoid diabetes, take care of your lungs, and get up to date on vaccines and cancer screenings.
What's next?
Spring/Summer 2025