Press release:
Haywood Regional Medical Center has launched a new program, Walk with a Doc. The program is every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lake Junaluska Kern Center or Canton Rec Park. The location varies by date, and each Saturday a different Haywood doc attends hosting a topic of interest and then engages in a healthy and encouraging walk with participants.
“In addition to the health benefits of simply walking, this program allows participants the chance to talk with local doctors freely about topics of concern, while also improving their health. That’s a win-win to me,” said Jody Schmit, certified nurse midwife. “I hope to see a large crowd come join me to hear how pain can be alleviated by movement!”Date: Saturday, July 10
Time: 10 am
Location: Lake Junaluska – Kern Center Porch (adjacent to the pool)
Topic: Pain Relief with Movement
Doctor: Jody Schmit, Certified Nurse Midwife, Haywood Women’s Medical Center
Why walk? “There’s no question that increasing exercise, even moderately, reduces the risks or many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes,” said Dr. Kate Queen, Rheumatology. “Research has even shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly.”
According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide these benefits, as well:
- Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity
- Enhance mental well-being
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Every walk is free and pre-registration is not required. Just show up! Free blood pressure readings are provided by local Haywood Community College and Western Carolina University nursing students. For more information about the local Walk with a Doc schedule and upcoming topics, visit MyHaywoodRegional.com/WalkwithaDoc or find the “Walk with a Doc-Haywood” Facebook page for weekly updates.
About Haywood Regional Medical Center
Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality care possible, along with the expertise and leading edge technology you expect at larger hospitals, all conveniently close to home. We are supported by Duke University Health System’s world-renowned leadership in clinical excellence and quality care and LifePoint Health’s extensive resources, knowledge and experience in operating community hospitals. Haywood Regional offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 13 multi-specialty physician clinics.About Walk With a Doc:
WWAD is a non-profit organization that encourages 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. To learn more, go to walkwithadoc.
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