How Walmart’s VP of well-being is transforming healthcare for millions

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Lisa Woods, VP of physical and emotional well-being at Walmart

Lisa Woods has always found joy in caring for others, and for the past 36 years, has focused her efforts on improving the health and wellness of Walmart employees through innovative, wide-reaching benefits.  

“When I came to Walmart, I very quickly realized I love the culture, and I love the fact that our associates are at the center of everything we do,” she says. This is especially true in all areas of health, and with locations in communities across the U.S., Woods wants her reach to expand beyond Walmart and influence healthcare in general. “We really try to think about how we can change healthcare in the country for the better.” 

Lee Hafner
Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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