OLE Health has partnered with the Napa Valley Vine Trail to bring the Walk With A Doc program to Napa County.
Walk with a Doc is a national non-profit organization whose mission is 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.
OLE Health is encouraging Napa Valley residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk one Saturday a month.
First Saturday of each month
9:00 AM
Departing from the Hartle Court shelter
942 Hartle Ct, Napa, CA 94559
The one-hour walk will begin at 9:00am, starting at the Vine Trail’s Hartle Court Rest Stop Shelter just north of the Napa Century Theater near the Napa County Animal Shelter.
Saturday, Nov 5 Dr. Paul Sweigert of Red Bike Medicine will lead the walk. In honor of Diabetes Awareness month, he will focus his discussion on diabetes education and wellness.
Saturday, Dec 3 The December featured “Doc” is RosaLee Kamper of OLE Health. RosaLee Kamper (MPH, RD) is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist who specializes in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition counseling and nutrition education for weight management, diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, senior nutrition, menu planning, healthy restaurant eating, and healthy cooking for persons of all ages. The walk theme is how to stay healthy and keep moving during the busy holiday season.
Thanks to those who joined Dr. Lynette Leighton at the inaugural walk Oct 8. The topic of discussion was Breast Cancer Awareness.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this health and wellness program each month,” said RosaLee Kamper, Registered Dietitian and Director of Nutrition & Health Education at OLE Health. “Diabetes, as well as the importance of physical activity, are important health topics to discuss and advocate for.”
The Walk with a Doc is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required, though encouraged. Sign up here.
Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with a medical provider and other healthcare professionals, who will provide support to participants and answer questions about the monthly health theme during the Walk.
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, so it’s 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 Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides
to help your heart and improve your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
“Walk with a Doc is honored to team up with OLE Health. By incorporating this program into the practice, OLE Health is demonstrating an exceptional level of care and commitment to their community,” said Dr. David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc.
Learn more about Walk with a Doc at www.walkwithadoc.org.
Read more about Walk With a Doc in the Napa Valley Register.
For more information, contact
Rosalee Kamper RKamper@olehealth.org
Melissa Serpa melissa@vinetrail.org
http://walkwithadoc.org/our-locatio…/napa-valley-california
