Walk With A Doc Grayson County chapter

10/29/2025

Fall is here and winter is on the way, but don't worry - we've got you covered! Our cozy sweatshirts, beanies, and socks are perfect for chilly walks, holiday gifts, and more. You'll look good and support the WWAD movement while doing it! Grab your gear now and walk into winter in style: https://walkwithadoc.org/support-a-walk/shop/

10/27/2025

As we wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate strength, support healing, and remind one another that no one walks alone. This month especially, we walk alongside those who have been impacted by breast cancer.

Did you know? Regular walking can help reduce breast cancer risk, support treatment recovery, boost immune function, and improve energy, sleep, and mood during and after treatment.

Take a walk this week in honor of someone you know who has been affected by breast cancer — and let it be a moment of reflection, gratitude, and purpose.

📷: Genesis Community Health

10/22/2025

Earlier this month, Drs. Nilesh and Manisha Dave, along with other Dallas physicians, hosted a “Walk and Eat with a Doc” event at the Semones Family YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

They welcomed over 40 participants for a morning focused on the powerful connection between movement and nutrition. In addition to a walk, the event included a discussion on fiber and a whole-food, plant-based tasting with Plant Based Dallas. What a fun way to not only walk, but learn, connect, and enjoy a healthy snack together! 🌿🚶‍♀️

Find a Walk with a Doc program near you at walkwithadoc.org.

Thanks to the Texas Medical Association for sponsoring this chapter!

10/15/2025

"Some people could say, 'You're just going for a walk, I can do that by myself.' These Walk with a Doc programs take on much deeper meaning because what's happening is that you're creating community." -Dr. Michael Rocha, Walk Leader in New Bedford, MA

Join us for Walk with a Doc (and so much more!) at a park near you. Visit our website to learn more: https://walkwithadoc.org

10/12/2025

This month is WALKtober! 🍂🚶‍♀️💙 The state of Maryland hosts a month-long celebration to highlight the many benefits of walking — from improving physical and mental health to building safer, more connected neighborhoods.

As part of the celebration, Dr. Marsha Seidelman hosted a beautiful walk through Wheaton Regional Park and Brookside Gardens. It was the perfect reminder that walking together strengthens both body and community.

We hope you'll celebrate Walktober throughout the month by taking walks and encouraging friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. Every step brings us closer to healthier, more connected communities. 🌳👟

Learn more about Walk with a Doc at https://walkwithadoc.org

10/09/2025

Whatever you've gone through this week, a walk can help you recharge and reset. Studies show that walking lifts your mood, lowers stress, and gives your mind space to breathe. Movement and fresh air can do wonders for your mind, body, and mood!

Find a Walk with a Doc program near you at https://walkwithadoc.org

10/07/2025

Happy 12-year anniversary to Walk with a Doc in Tulare, CA! 🎉 A huge thank-you to Dr. Ravi Kumar and the amazing team at Altura Centers for Health for “walking the walk” and inspiring your community to take charge of their health - one step at a time. 👟 💙

10/01/2025

"Walk with a Doc proves that health doesn’t have to be complicated. Just an hour or two spent walking, talking, and learning together can have a meaningful impact on our well-being. At its core, Walk with a Doc is about connection: to our health, to nature, and to each other." - Junnel Tom Japzon, MD, after hosting the kickoff walk in Surigao del Norte, Philippines, earlier this summer.

09/24/2025

Exciting news from the Caribbean - Walk with a Doc has officially launched its very first chapter in Curaçao! Led by Dr. Marly Oosterhof, the kickoff walk brought together over 40 community members, nursing home residents, and medical students. Dr. Oosterhof gave a brief discussion on lifestyle medicine, followed by a fun and scenic walk along the beach.

Here’s to many more steps toward health and connection in Curaçao! 💚👟

Learn how you can start or join a WWAD program at walkwithadoc.org

09/19/2025

What an honor to have our founder, Dr. David Sabgir, speak at the Physical Activity Alliance Symposium last week! This group of changemakers gathered in Arlington, VA, to advance the national conversation on movement and health.

We're excited for Walk with a Doc's responsibility in the physical activity space - bringing together physicians, communities, and partners to turn walking into a powerful tool for health equity and connection.

See what else Dr. Sabgir and Walk with a Doc have been up to lately in Dr. Sabgir's latest newsletter: https://walkwithadoc.org/2025/09/wwad-updates/

09/10/2025

Sometimes the secret to walking more isn't about counting steps - it's about enjoying the walk! Dr. David Sabgir, founder of Walk With A Doc, recently sat down with the team at WebMD to discuss how a simple change might inspire you to be more active. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20250908/the-secret-to-walking-more-is-not-counting-steps

With step goals varying across studies, experts say it’s time to focus less on the numbers – and more on this underappreciated, research-backed approach: https://wb.md/47DUSLC

09/03/2025

Led by Dr. Darrell Vaughan, the monthly Walk with a Doc program in Okinawa, Japan is building health and community through movement, friendship, and service. Highlights from recent walks include:

🚮 Collecting roadside litter as a group service project

🥗 Sharing healthy plant-based meals at local restaurants and cafes

🌳 Walks at scenic city parks, complete with strength training and space for families and kids

🌸 Hiking up Yaedake during the Cherry Blossom Festival

🏯 A New Year’s tradition: walking from Adventist Medical Center to historic Shuri Castle

This Walk with a Doc group is proof that walking is about more than steps. It's about building bonds, celebrating traditions, and strengthening community.

Find a Walk near you at walkwithadoc.org

02/19/2023

We had a great turnout for yesterday's Walk With a Doc. Thanks to everyone!

09/14/2022

Next walk this Sat 9 AM at THF park

03/24/2022

We had a great walk on Saturday. Thanks to all who came.

11/19/2021

Due to inclement weather we will be cancelling our walk this month. We encourage everyone to walk on their own and stay warm !!

10/16/2021

10/16/2021

See y’all today at 9am for a walk !! We are meeting as usual by the kids play area at Texoma Health Foundation park .

07/20/2021

Breathing exercises can help your improve your overall mental and physical health . Come walk with us , every 3rd Saturday at 830 am in Texoma health foundation park in Denison. Meet by the kids play area.

06/19/2021

See y’all today at 9am at the Texoma health foundation Park in Denison for a nice walk !!! We will have Dr Hays as our speaker who will give us a brief talk before the walk . Let’s walk , Walk with A Doc every 3rd Saturday at the park .

05/15/2021

We had a good turn out today and we enjoyed Dr Mabry’s talk on intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet.