Offered every month by Samaritan Hospital, “Walk With A Doc” provides an opportunity for people to get moving, be active, and think about heart health. A cardiologist leads the walk, enabling participants to ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Walkers may walk any distance they choose, at their own pace, and are joined by a cardiologist and nursing staff.
“Walk With A Doc” is free and open to the public. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market. Walkers will meet near the Uncle Sam Statue and proceed to walk through Riverfront Park. Participants will need to sign a liability waiver form prior to walking. The walk begins at 8 a.m. This is our last outdoor walk of the year, be sure to dress warm!
“Walk with a Doc” is a national program, that aims to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, in order to improve the health and well-being of the country. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, improve your blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. It can also elevate your mood, and reduce your risk of osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes. So lace up your sneakers and join us!
Future 2019 “Walk With A Doc” dates are:
- October 12 (last outdoor walk of the year)
- November 9
- December 14
For more information, please call 518-833-6479.
