Brookhaven Parks and Recreation invites community members to lace up their walking shoes and join Walk with a Doc, a free, year-round walking and health education program at Murphey Candler Park.
The program combines fitness and health education with lead physician, Dr. Vahid Yeganeh, MD, Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Yeganeh takes a few minutes to educate participants about a current health topic, followed by a walk and conversations through the park. Participants are welcome to walk at their own pace and choose the distance that’s right for them.
The 2-mile walk takes place from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month at Murphey Candler Park, 1551 West Nancy Creek Dr. Dates are subject to change based on weather. Participants meet at Trailhead East.
Topics include:
- Feb. 21: Why Motivation is Overrated
- March 21: Blood Pressure 101
- Apr. 18: Why Sitting is a Health Risk
- May 16: Muscle and Longevity
- June 20: Fiber: The Unsung Hero
- July 18: Lp(a): What it is and Why it Matters
- Aug. 15: Supplements: Helpful, Hyper, or Harmful?
- Sept.19: Interpreting Health Information Online
- Oct. 17: Hot Flashes: Why They Happen
- Nov. 21: What Doctors Wish Patients Knew
As a physician, I see every day how overwhelming health information can be.” said Dr. Yeganeh, “Walk with a Doc creates space for real conversations, education, and movement without overcomplicating things.”
“Walk with a Doc is a great program to welcome the new year by getting active and connecting with neighbors outdoors.” said Parks and Recreation Director Michael King.
All new participants are required to sign a waiver for the Walk with a Doc program on their official website. The chapter number for the Brookhaven chapter is 20429. Once completed, participants will be able to quickly “check-in” at future walks.
For more information regarding the Brookhaven chapter, visit the Walk with a Doc website.
This story was written by Veronica Grimaldo with the City of Brookhaven.
