Bozeman Heath is excited to sponsor Walk with a Doc for our community. We understand the importance of accessible physical activity and health education for all.

Walk with a Doc walks will occur at least monthly through December. All walks are free and open to the public: 

September 20, 2023 at 5:30pm

• Location: Story Mill Park
• Speaker: Dr. Gregory LeMense with the YMCA and Cancer Support Center
• Topic: Lung Cancer Prevention

October 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm

• Location: Belgrade Senior Center (92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT 59714) with Belgreat Community Coalition
• Speaker: Dr. Bertany

October 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm

• Location: Cancer Support Community (102 S 11th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715) and walk to Cooper Park
• Speaker: Dr. Robin Hape
• Topic: “Breast Awareness” including breast cancer screening recommendations, breast density and mammograms, as well as a talk about our breast center capabilities.
• Co-Sponsored by the Cancer Support Community and Bozeman Senior Center

Walk with a Doc is championed locally by Dr Joe Sofianek, Family and Lifestyle medicine physician. Walk with a Doc is a fun, educational and engaging walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You will take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from one of our own community health care providers, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. Our walks will always have accessible route options to encourage participation for all ages and physical abilities. Walk or roll at your own pace and the distance that is comfortable for you.

Walk with a Doc is a great way to get out, get active, connect with others, and visit with your community health care team outside of the stuffy confines of the office and white coats. According to the American Heart Association, walking has the highest rate of continued participation of physical activity program. Walking can do wonders to improve your health from heart disease to diabetes to arthritis to dementia to mental health, the list goes on. Walking has low impact on the body, is low cost, accessible and safe for pretty much everyone. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! Our quick strolls around the block are so worthwhile!

Walk with a Doc was started in Columbus, Ohio in April of 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir and has now expanded throughout the world. You do not need any special gear and there are no special rules. Our walking groups are a safe, fun, and free place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends.

Let us get walking and rolling together!