Morgantown, West Virginia

According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! That quick stroll around the block seems a little more worthwhile now, doesn’t it?

Walk with a Future Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Walk your own pace and distance.

The Walk with a Doc program was started in Columbus, OH in April of 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir and has now expanded throughout the world. You don’t need any special gear and there are no special rules. Our walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends.

We are excited to bring Walk with a Future Doc to Morgantown. Join us once a month for a brief health and wellness talk followed by a walk with current medical students at WVU. We would love to get to know our community members so we can better serve them as physicians some day. All ages are welcome, even the little ones who have dreams of being doctors someday!

City and State:
Morgantown, West Virginia

Powered By:
West Virginia University SOM

Upcoming Walks:
Our walking season starts on the 3rd Saturday of August and ends on the 3rd Saturday of May. We’ll meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 AM (excluding holidays and winter break)

For more info on upcoming walks, sign up for our newsletter list and visit our Facebook page.

Walk Location:
In-Person: Star City Riverfront Park – Edith Barill Riverfront Park & Trail, Leeway St. Star City, WV. The parking lot entrance is at the intersection between Frontier Street and Leeway Street. Meet at the gazebo and look for our blue banner!

Can’t make it to Star City, or prefer to walk from home? Join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 946 5654 3800 · Password: 119170

Sign-Up:
Click here to sign the waiver before your 1st walk. Our chapter number is 1486

Lead Physician: 
Dr. Treah Haggerty, Family Medicine 

Contact Information:
wvuwalkwithafuturedoc@gmail.com

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