A regular, short walk can have positive effects on your health. Health benefits include a lower risk heart disease, lower blood pressure and decreased stress.
To help encourage area residents to stay healthy, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at Amarillo is excited to announce a new partnership with Walk With A Doc.
Walk With A Doc's mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Three-mile walks will be held monthly, and each walk will be followed by a question and answer session on various health topics
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April 5th, 2012Walk With A Doc: Texas Tech at Amarillo
January 24th, 2012A regular, short walk can have positive effects on your health. Health benefits include a lower risk heart disease, lower blood pressure and decreased stress.
To help encourage area residents to stay healthy, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at Amarillo is excited to announce a new partnership with Walk With A Doc.
Walk With A Doc's mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Three-mile walks will be held monthly, and each walk will be followed by a question and answer session on various health topics
A Video from the Charlotte, NC Walk!
September 29th, 2011Sanger Heart & Vascular institute hosts Walk With a Doc one Saturday each month at Freedom Park for Walk with a Doc. Anyone is welcome to come meet the physicians and get some exercise.
Dr. David Sabgir – 2010 “Celebrating Visionaries” Honoree
November 23rd, 2010Dr. Sabgir has a vision for keeping people active and motivated about their health in between doctor visits. In 2005 he created "Just Walk -- A Walk With a Doc", a free weekly fitness program. Every Saturday morning, Dr. Sabgir meets with as many as 240 walkers at Highbanks Metro Park in Delaware, while some of his colleagues lead walks at five other Columbus locations. More than 20 local physicians currently participate in the program in Central Ohio and it's quickly spreading to other major cities. Show your support for visionaries by making a tax-deductible donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at http://celebratingvisionaries.com
Cool Video from the Cleveland Clinic
October 29th, 2010We are very proud of our teammates at the Cleveland Clinic and the tireless commitment they have shown. Thank you to Carrie Wolfe, Dr. Kratche and all the dedicated staff and physicians that continue to amaze us. Congratulations to them as well for just adding the eighth Cleveland site. Walk with a Doc program not only gets people off the couch and onto their feet, but it also gives them a chance to get their health questions answered. Dr. Richard Kratche, MD is the physician on hand at the walks in Solon, OH. Watch this great video, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic!
See a video from the Franklin Park Walk!
September 21st, 2010Every Saturday in different parts of Ohio, doctors walk with citizens and talk about health issues. Dr. Wendy Anderson Willis is the physician who volunteers her time for the walk at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus. The walk takes place each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Poop Muffin Recipe – You asked for it!
April 25th, 20103 Cups All Bran, 2 and a half cups of water - add vanilla to water. Let it soak for a couple of minutes
Brownie mix of choice (regular or low-fat), 2 tsp baking powder; 1 egg: Add these 3 incredients to mixer bowl
Add bran mix to mixer bowl; mix and scrape for 1-2 mins - - -> 350 degrees for 20 minutes
Good luck!!
New Archie Date!! Archie will join us on Wednesday, June 2nd at 3:30 p.m.!
April 24th, 2010We would love for you to join us for this special walk with Archie
Walk with a Doc, The Wellness Community, Craig Krenzel, and Mid-Ohio Foodbank Team Up Saturday!
April 13th, 2010Saturday, Apr 17 8:30 a.m at Highbanks Metro Park, Lewis Center, OH.
Join cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir and celebrity guest Craig Krenzel, Ohio State’s 2002 National Champion Quarterback, at Highbanks Metro Park for a healthy, rejuvenating walk in the beautiful outdoors. Energizing food, coffee, water, medical advice and blood pressure checks available for participants. The Wall Street Journal published an article on 1/5/10 about benefits of regular exercise on preventing cancer. The Wellness Community is making great efforts for their cancer survivors. Walk with a Doc is very proud to be a small part of this wonderful day!
Please bring 10 cans/boxes of food or more to help The Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Walk with a Doc Welcomes Archie Griffin! Please read
April 13th, 2010
We are incredibly proud to be joined by Ohio State Alumni Association President and Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner Archie Griffin on Friday, April 16th at Fred Beekman Park (SW corner of Kenny and Lane). The walk will begin at 3:30, however we recommend coming early as parking will fill up early. There is no need to sign up - please just come join the fun. Please call WWAD's Director Kathryn Stevens at 614-357-3054 with any questions.
