The CEERIAS (Community Engagement for Early Recognition and Immediate Action in Stroke) team wants to ”CEERIAS-ly”  help YOU, in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle.  We invite you to come out for “A CEERIAS Walk with a Doc”

This unique education-outreach program was developed when our community partners and our CEERIAS community-based stroke education promoters, challenged us to develop programming that not only was inclusive, equitable and diverse, but also promoted access to high quality education, about the treatment, prevention and research surrounding brain health, heart disease and stroke. Our CEERIAS leaders felt strongly that linking the knowledge gained from the study– to action – in the form of movement and exercise – partnering with Walk with a Doc- , was the best and ONLY prescription we would write!  

WALK WITH A DOC is a FREE program for everyone interested in achieving a healthier lifestyle.  What better way to start your path to better physical and emotional health, than on your feet making strides to help your heart and brain work together to improve your general health. Under the direction of WALK WITH A DOC local area Program Lead, Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD and her team (physicians, medical students and extended care providers), participants always have the ability to be heard, and have their questions answered by her or by other health care specialists. Each interactive session begins with movement, incorporating stretching, walking, and dance for all levels. This is then followed by an approximately 30-minute physician-led health education session designed around the questions and health concerns that matter to our community.

Stroke prevention and brain health are at the heart of our educational programming. Sessions regularly address recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke, understanding blood pressure and other vascular risk factors, and identifying practical steps people can take to protect their brain and cardiovascular health. Other topics include memory, cognitive health and dementia, nutrition and healthy eating, heart health, medications and participation in clinical trials and research.

No registration is necessary, and all ages and fitness levels are welcome.