Walk with a Doc combines walking and conversation to promote a healthier lifestyle in people of all ages. David Sabgir, MD, a board-certified cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio, started Walk with a Doc in 2005. TMA is now part of this worldwide movement. Walk with a Doc Texas has a proven track record of helping people commit to a healthy lifestyle through monthly, physician- and medical student-led walks throughout Texas.
Since that first event in 2005, Walk with a Doc has grown as a grassroots effort with a model based on sustainability and simplicity. A doctor gives a brief presentation on a health topic and then leads participants on a walk at their own pace. Healthy snacks, coffee, and blood pressure checks are an optional part of a Walk with a Doc event. In 2009, we became an official 501(c)(3) and added an Executive Director with a focus on building a program that could easily be implemented by interested doctors in other cities around the country. As a result of these efforts, the reach of Walk with a Doc now extends all around the globe with over 500 chapters worldwide, including Walk with a FUTURE Doc chapters led by medical students and Just Walk chapters led by other licensed healthcare providers.
Walking was recognized by the Surgeon General of the United States of America as one of the single most important things we can do for our health. Will you join us in making health and happiness accessible for all?
Join a Walk: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/