Good morning! So, so great to have you with us this am.Let’s jump right in đ. We come to you this morning not as alarmists, but as realists. We are deep in the throes of Shark Week, currently airing on the Discovery Channel (DC). For the past 34 years, the DC has taken a week in July to educate […]
Blog
Big Announcement
Friends, Good morning! We hope this finds you well on this glorious Friday morning. Today, July 15th, 2022, and I still cannot believe I’m saying this out loud…Rachael, Bryan, and I have the wonderful honor of welcoming back Kathryn Stephens as our Director of Engagement! Those of you that have been with us will certainly […]
Featured Doctor: Amanda Mohammed, MD
In this monthâs featured Doc video, weâre joined by Dr. Amanda Mohammed from Dallas, TX. Watch the video to learn why she joined Walk with a Doc and the impact the experience has had in her community! Thank you Dr. Mohammed! If you are a healthcare professional interested in bringing Walk with a Doc to […]
Featured Walker: Sherman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Sherman Transou owned a very successful commercial landscaping business for 11 years and was never sick a day in his life. In 2012 Sherman was treated for the shingles virus and three years later, doctors found that the treatment had caused a rare virus that aggressively attacked and enlarged his heart, restricting blood flow throughout […]
Featured Doctor: Michael Rocha, MD
In this month’s featured Doc video, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Rocha from New Bedford, MA. Watch the video to learn why he joined Walk with a Doc, what he’s enjoyed about the experience, and the impact it’s had, or check out the transcript below! “When you look at health care, unfortunately, what we do […]
We Need Action
This week there are going to be thousands of volunteer nurses, community workers, and doctors waking up early on their day off, and going to a park to lead/support/create their Walk with a Doc. Solid boots on the ground, genuine smiles on their faces, and many with a hot cup of coffee in their right hand. These great […]
Featured Walker: Mike from Miami
Dr. Mike isnât the type of doctor that youâll usually find at a typical Walk with a Doc event. Mike Wagner, PhD, has devoted decades of his life to teaching music education. In addition to his love of music, Mike has always been passionate about movement. In fact, passionate is an understatement. Mike was an […]
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
Each May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to celebrate the honor the AAPI community’s diverse cultural contributions, raise awareness about the unique challenges faced, and work together to create a more inclusive society for all. Below is a starting point of four key facts and resources to learn more and […]
Featured Doctor: Rohit Mehta, MD
“For me, the biggest thing about Walk with a Doc is that it’s kind of the limitless appointment. You get to spend a lot more time with your patients teaching people about underlying problems and ways to overcome them.â Dr. Rohit Mehta is a cardiac electrophysiologist from Charlotte, NC who has been leading a Walk […]
Featured Walker: Marcie from Wichita Falls, Texas
Marcie from Wichita Falls has always enjoyed walking and running, even while navigating several health issues. When intense back pain kept her from the activities she loved, she made the decision to have life-changing back surgery and found Walk with a Doc to be a source of support and motivation. Read on for her story: […]