Walk with a Doc Event -- 11.1.2013
COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory
FOR FRIDAY, October 4, 2013
Contact: Jose Rodriguez (614) 645-6928 [email protected]
Bailey Cultice (614) 546-3426 [email protected]
Partnership Combines Physical Activity and Health Information
Walk with a Doc Events Part of Public Health Effort to Combat Obesity Rates
WHAT:
Walk With A Doc: Columbus Neighborhood Walking Clubs encourages Columbus residents to take steps to better health through four signature walking events. Each hour-long Walk With A Doc walk will be led by a Mount Carmel Health System physician. The doctor will begin with a brief talk on a current health topic and then walk with the group for exercise and further discussion.
WHO:
Dr. Scott Otis, physician at Mount Carmel Health System, will lead the North Side walk; Dr. Tony DiPalma, physician at Mount Carmel Health System, will lead the South Side walk
WHEN: November 2, 2013
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: North Side- Woodward Park and Community Center, 5147 Karl Road, at front picnic tables
South Side- Indian Mound Park and Community Center, 3901 Parsons Ave, meet at shelter houses
DETAILS:
Columbus Public Health, Walk With A Doc and Mount Carmel Health System are partnering together to offer four signature walking events in the North, South, West, and Far East sides of the city. Additional support for this initiative is being provided by the Recreation and Parks Department, the YMCA of Central Ohio, Columbus Medical Association Foundation, Institute for Active Living and, Department of Public Safety.
A Mount Carmel Health System physician will start each hour-long walk with a brief talk about a current health topic, and then walk with the group for further discussion. Walkers can come and walk for as little or as long as they like and all are encouraged to bring a friend.
Walks will be held bi-weekly on Saturday mornings at parks on the North, South, East and West sides of Columbus. This week’s walks, starting at 8:30 AM, will be held at Woodward Park and Community Center, 5147 Karl Road, and Indian Mound Park and Community Center, 3901 Parsons Ave. So far, the South and North Sides have walked 498,758 steps, which is about 249 miles! Come join us- get on your walking shoes, bring a friend, and takes steps to better health!
MORE INFO:
For more information on Walk with a Doc or specific dates for each site, please visit [email protected] or www.walkwithadoc.org.
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