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.
Dr. Larry Cohen lost 60 pounds, lowered his cholesterol by 100 points, and decided to start a Walk with a Doc program to help his community focus on health living instead of just preventing disease.
Charlie and Dianne Nash had walked together for decades, but Walk with a Doc added a unique health connection. After moving from Pennsylvania to Texas, they were thrilled to find another chapter in their new community. They enjoy the health benefits, friendships, and plan to keep “walking with a doc” for life – wherever they live.
“You are definitely changing lives by starting this initiative and putting your best foot forward – literally.” Learn how Dr. Mohammed is changing lives in Dallas, Texas!
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 […]
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 […]
“For me, the biggest thing about Walk with a Doc is that it’s kind of the limitless appointment. You get to spend a lot more time with your patients teaching people about underlying problems and ways to overcome them.” Dr. Rohit Mehta is a cardiac electrophysiologist from Charlotte, NC who has been leading a Walk […]
Marcie from Wichita Falls has always enjoyed walking and running, even while navigating several health issues. When intense back pain kept her from the activities she loved, she made the decision to have life-changing back surgery and found Walk with a Doc to be a source of support and motivation. Read on for her story: […]
Dr. Jennifer Hone is an Endocrinologist specializing in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and other hormonal disorders. Knowing that increased physical activity and weight loss can be key factors in the prevention and management of these conditions, she started Walk with a Doc in 2014 to inspire her patients to take steps to better […]