Walmart is closing 51 health centers across the US, including 7 in Texas

Alexis Simmerman and Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman
Updated ·2 min read

Walmart is closing its health clinics in five states, including Texas, due to rising costs.

Here's what we know:

Why are Walmart health clinics closing?

For five years, Walmart's health clinics have offered low-cost medical care to patients. However, the retailer announced Tuesday that it plans to shutter its 51 health clinics in five states and its telehealth business.

"We determined there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue," the company said in a statement. "We understand this change affects lives – the patients who receive care, the associates and providers who deliver care and the communities who supported us along the way."

What are Walmart health clinics?

Since Walmart first introduced its health centers in 2019, 51 clinics have opened in five states across the U.S.

Located next to Walmart Supercenters, the health centers provide a range of services, including medical, dental and behavioral health care.

Walmart has not yet set a specific date for each center's closure, but the retailer indicated intentions to share those details as soon as decisions are made.

Walmart announced Tuesday that all 51 Walmart Health Centers in five states, including Texas, will soon be closing.
Walmart announced Tuesday that all 51 Walmart Health Centers in five states, including Texas, will soon be closing.

The company said it will now focus its health business on its nearly 4,600 pharmacies and more than 3,000 vision centers across the United States.

Walmart's pharmacies have recently expanded to provide testing and treatment services, access to specialty medication, medication therapy management and a variety of health screenings. The company has also launched new features at its vision centers, including an eyeglasses frame virtual try-on capability using augmented reality.

Walmart health clinics in Texas

An online directory provides addresses for all the health centers, including Fort Worth, Texas, that will no longer be opening, Walmart said.

Here is a list of all the clinics that will be closing.

  • Fort Worth (no longer opening)

  • Garland

  • Palestine

  • Pearland

  • Royse City

  • Sugar Land

  • Tomball

  • Tyler

Walmart health centers to close: See full list of locations

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Walmart closing health clinics in US, Texas due to rising costs