Sam's Club starts new year with new health services

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam's Club announced that it is offering its business, advantage and plus members tools to help them achieve their health goals, including free monthly, in-club health screenings and access to a new health management benefit, The Prevention Plan, from U.S. Preventive Medicine.

Sam's Club said it now is offering The Prevention Plan at $99 for its members. The program involves an online health assessment and at-home blood test to identify potential health issues for which a personalized plan is developed to address risks. Personal health coaching, ongoing support, a variety of tools and a plan-wide health challenge are provided through The Prevention Plan to keep members motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the company reported.

"Through our member insights, we know our members want to stay in control of their health," said Jill Turner-Mitchael, Sam's Club SVP health and wellness. "We're proud to offer these simple health solutions, including free health screenings, along with great products like The Prevention Plan so our members can maintain control of their health decisions, minimize health risks and keep healthcare costs low for their families, employees and themselves."