Walk with a Doc communities offer free, healthcare provider-led walking groups throughout the year. Walks begin with a brief discussion on a current health topic and then participants enjoy a healthy walk and conversation. Learn More: OVERVIEW
Walks will be either in Senka Park or Marquette Park twice a month with a brief discussion on a current health topic followed by a 1 hour walk. Healthy drinks and snacks will be provided. We ask that all volunteers arrive 10-15 minutes early so they are ready to go at 9:00am. We are asking for healthcare provider volunteers to commit to the 15-20 minute chat about a healthcare topic (+ 5-10 minutes for Q&A) – a total of 30 minutes of discussion time; as well as walking with the Southwest Chicago community. The whole event will run 9-11am on a Saturday morning.
2025 Dates (Saturdays) | Healthcare Provider Name & Credentials | Affiliated Healthcare Organization/Clinic | Contact Email Contact Phone | Discussion Topic | Notes: (Screenings, Materials, etc.) |
June 7 (Senka Park) | Cathy Ortiz, LCSW | Sinai Chicago | Mental Health & Substance Use | ||
June 21 (Senka Park) | Martha Menchaca, MD | UIC | Colon Cancer | McerM | |
July 12 Location TBD | Richie Torres, Nurse Practitioner | Sinai/Holy Cross Hospital | Diabetes Prevention and Treatment | ||
July 26 Location TBD | Arely Flores, MD | Port Ministries Free Clinic |
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August 9 Location TBD | |||||
August 23 Location TBD | Cathy Ortiz, LCSW | Sinai Chicago | |||
September 13 Location TBD | |||||
September 27 Location TBD |
If you’re a healthcare provider who has signed up to be a guest leader at a Walk with a Doc event, this short training module will get you prepared for the Walk! Take a few minutes to watch the videos on the next page and read the tips.
About Walk with a Doc: https://youtu.be/tbw1ngkll58
What you’re doing here: https://youtu.be/7XCrJHAGnoI
Help your local Walk with a Doc chapter grow by inviting your patients, friends, and colleagues to join the Walk that you’re leading.
It’s time for the fun part! Grab your sneakers and get ready to walk with your community. At the beginning of the event, your chapter leader will likely get people signed in and welcome the group. Then it’s your time to shine! You’ll start with a brief health talk, then spend the remainder of the hour walking with participants, answering questions, and getting to know each other.
One Final Note: Remember, this isn’t an appointment. Walk with a Doc events are meant for general health education, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. If people are asking questions outside of this framework, it’s okay to refer them to your office or their PCP/specialist physician to schedule an appointment.
Thank you for volunteering your valuable time to lead a Walk with a Doc event!
I started walking with my patients in 2005 and honestly, it has 100% changed the way I practice medicine.
The steps are nice. I enjoy sharing health tips and getting outdoors.
But it’s the social connection that always leaves me feeling great.
Every week there are thousands of health professionals who volunteer to lead Walk with a Doc because they realize something.
Talking about it is not getting it done in our fight against diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, depression, dementia – you name it.
Now, walking? That gets it done.
Connecting? That gets it done.
Supporting each other? Gets it done.
This week, thousands of great people (like you) are coming together in parks all around the world and they are acting! Thank you for making Walk with a Doc possible. You have no idea the impact you’ll have on people simply by walking with them.
– Dr. David Sabgir, Cardiologist & Founder of Walk with a Doc –
