At Walk with a Doc, we believe that the power of physical activity is amplified even more when it takes place in nature. In September 2021, we partnered with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and we’re excited to partner with them again this month as part of a movement to promote health, nature, and local parks […]
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 […]
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 […]
Good morning! So, so great to have you with us this am.Let’s jump right in 😉. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]