The Walk with a Doc program in Arlington, TX recently celebrated their one-year anniversary of walking together! The walk coordinator, Jamie Harton, reached out with a few stories to share from the past year: “I love seeing the energy of the seniors who have participated and committed to setting walk goals and giving their best […]
Category: Featured Walkers & Leaders
Enrique Torres sheds 160 Pounds through Walk with a Doc
Corpus Christi, TX – In a remarkable journey of determination and perseverance, Enrique Torres Jr, a resident of Corpus Christi has achieved an incredible milestone, shedding an astounding 160 pounds and going from a size 7X to 2X through his commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Enrique’s journey began with a single step supported by joining […]
Featured Leader: Dr. Gebre Nida
Gebre Nida grew up in a rural Ethiopian village where nearly everyone struggled to survive. “Everything was in short supply except air, sun, and soil,” says Nida. “Walking for several miles barefoot was not a big deal. I got my first pair of shoes at age 14.” Looking back, Gebre had no idea he would […]
Walk with a Future Doc – Saint John, NB
Did you know that there’s a branch of our program called Walk with a FUTURE Doc led by medical students? These students step out of the classroom and volunteer their time to walk with community members and teach them important health information that they’re learning in school. Here’s what medical student Taylor Wilson has to […]
Featured Doctor: Larry Cohen, DO
In this month’s featured Doc video, we’re joined by Dr. Larry Cohen from Colorado Springs, CO. 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! Thank you Dr. Cohen! If you are a healthcare professional interested in bringing Walk with a […]
Featured Walkers: Charles and Diane Nash from Temple, Texas
Charlie and Dianne Nash were frequent visitors to Walk with a Doc in Pennsylvania. Although they had been walking together for over 35 years when they found out about the program, they found access to healthcare professionals in an active setting to be an important addition to their health regimen. After years of living in […]
Featured Doctor: Amanda Mohammed, MD
In this month’s featured Doc video, we’re 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 […]
Featured Walker: Mike from Miami
Dr. Mike isn’t the type of doctor that you’ll 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 […]