Hospital Announces Walk with a Doc Program

Wood County Hospital will host its’ first “Just Walk TM” Walk with a Doc walking program on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with Family Practice physician Nicholas Espinoza, DO who will answer questions during the walk. The walk with take place around the Wood County Hospital campus.

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. “This program has had tremensous participation and tremendous success in many other cities around the country,” said Dr. Espinoza. “I’m very pleased to be a part of this exciting and simple program that shows such improved health results for so many people.”

Dr. Espinoza encourages anyone in the community to join the walk. No special gear is required, just a pair of comfortable shoes. Walk alone, with friends, a partner or family members, or with a group. This is a free program and pre-registration is preferred but not rquired. To register, call 419-354-8887 or visit www.woodcountyhospital.org. The program will continue monthly through October 2016.