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. Here’s what medical student Taylor Wilson has to […]
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WWAD Update
Good morning! Before we get started, here are 3 write-ups from this week that I found worth sharing. First, thank you Washington Post for publishing this important article by Ken Budd on how symptoms can be deceiving. Second, thank you Craig R. for sending me this NYT report on some super cool long walks. If any of […]
National Walking Day
National Walking Day is on April 5, 2023! Our team at Walk with a Doc has had this date circled on our calendar for months. While we tend to find every reason we can to brag about the life-changing power of walking, the 1st Wednesday of April always gives us a good excuse to take […]
Featured Doctor: Larry Cohen, DO
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 […]
Featured Walkers: Charles and Diane Nash from Temple, Texas
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 […]