DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and the National Urban League have kicked off their annual Wellness Tour, which brings free preventive and early-detection health services to urban and at-risk communities nationwide.

The drug chain said Wednesday that the Walgreens Wellness Tour with the National Urban League, now in its ninth year, will provide free health tests, assessments, education and consulting services in select markets across country through November.

The bundle of health tests and risk assessments aims to give participants some personal health insights that may indicate symptoms and potential risks for cancer, heart disease and diabetes, according to Walgreens. Tests include total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age and body weight. Collectively, the health tests are valued at more than $100.

Completed in about 20 minutes, the health tests are administered by certified wellness staff and are available for adults. Afterward, participants can consult with a Walgreens pharmacist or certified wellness staff about their results.

“Walgreens’ relationship with the National Urban League empowers individuals with knowledge and resources for the prevention and early detection of today’s leading chronic diseases,” John Gremer, director of community affairs for Walgreens, said in a statement. “Together with the National Urban League, we are committed to providing urban and at-risk communities access to valuable health tests that deliver key insights and assist individuals in the pursuit of happier and healthier lives. The continuation of the Wellness Tour is just one of the ways we deliver on that promise.”

Since the tour’s launch in 2007, Walgreens has contributed more than $2.1 million to the National Urban League for continuously providing health services and awareness to their Urban League affiliates across the country. During the last eight years, the tour has administered more than 570,000 health tests valued at $12.8 million to communities nationwide.

“The National Urban League and Walgreens are committed to disease prevention and to improving everyday health through education and early detection,” stated Marc Moral, president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League. “As our partnership with Walgreens enters its ninth year, we are excited to take this tour to multiple cities and maximize the impact of our shared, long-term commitment to bridge the gap and help diverse communities lead healthy, sustainable lives.”