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Walk With A Doc This doctor-led walking group is a fun, free, safe place to get some steps, learn about health, and m

10/11/2026

Looking forward to participating in this exciting, inspiring community event!

Better Block SGF
CoxHealth
CoxHealth FM Residency
Walk with a Doc


Post-kayak refresher (and updated evidence) on delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Evidence does NOT currently support...
10/04/2026

Post-kayak refresher (and updated evidence) on delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Evidence does NOT currently support stretching for treatment (or prevention) of DOMS. Woops! My bad.


Keep moving your body kindly and give yourself (or get!) a massage (progressively opening up the lymphatic drainage areas) if/when DOMS occurs.
Or anytime really. Being kind to your body with movement and/or massages is just plain wonderful.

Other DOMS treatment interventions: cold-water immersion, contrast (hot/cold) water therapy. Can also try compression garments and kinesiotaping.

We will be at the Botanical Gardens next month (November) THEN at the Meyer Center for the winter months (December-March).

And last side note: check out our youngest and older incredible walkers today! 🤯

Walk with a Doc

10/04/2026

Did you know exposure to these types of sounds can significantly reduce anxiety and increase relaxation?

Natural soundscape exposure (forest/insect sounds) produces reduced heart rate, lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, slower respiratory rate, decreased sympathetic activity (fight or flight), and increased parasympathetic tone (rest).



Swimming dear. Gracefully swooping egrets. Roosting turkey buzzards. Just some of the natural sights encountered along L...
10/03/2026

Swimming dear. Gracefully swooping egrets. Roosting turkey buzzards. Just some of the natural sights encountered along Lake Springfield during our last Kayak With A Doc of 2026. Couldn’t have asked for better weather to end our special event season.

Countless thanks again to our Outdoor Initiatives friends The Park Board for helping make these events possible. THEIR outdoor season is still going strong! Check out their remaining events and follow along to keep exploring our community alongside our knowledgeable and supportive outdoor experts!

CoxHealth
CoxHealth FM Residency



Kayak With A Doc TODAY, Friday October 2nd!6-7:30 pm If you are registered and/or have your own Kayak gear, meet at the ...
10/02/2026

Kayak With A Doc TODAY, Friday October 2nd!
6-7:30 pm

If you are registered and/or have your own Kayak gear, meet at the Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse. We will start with a short health talk and Kayak safety lesson before launching.
See you there!

*We are also STILL on for tomorrow’s regular WWAD Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.
9-10 am
We will do more gentle STRETCHING than talking about the health benefits of stretching….
Me thinks there will be some delightful DOMS to address tomorrow with some light, low- intensity walking movement 😉

Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Outdoor Initiatives
CoxHealth
CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency - Springfield

A little movement is better than none, and every step deserves a little credit! 👟💙Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour...
09/21/2026

A little movement is better than none, and every step deserves a little credit! 👟💙

Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, walk a little or a lot, or join us at every WWAD event or just when you can — it all counts!

Forget the perfect pace, distance, or routine. Find what works for YOU and celebrate the little wins along the way. ⭐

What's one small way you're getting moving today? 👇

What a beautiful, avian-filled evening at Lake Springfield on Friday! Geese. Egrets. Even an Owl. And ducks, of course (...
09/21/2026

What a beautiful, avian-filled evening at Lake Springfield on Friday! Geese. Egrets. Even an Owl. And ducks, of course ( perhaps? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? No? Oh well…)

Oh! And there were kayakers of all ages, experience level, attire ( 🤏), and CoxHealth roles to celebrate the end of the work week. We made it! Another hot week down. A Fall temperature drop can’t come soon enough.

Kudos to Dr. Nichole Carnahan Open Field Health Collaborative for imparting some Nature As Medicine (NAM) wisdom among the group before we learned about the “ABC’s” of water safety from our The Park Board ACA (American Canoe Association ) Level 2 certified Kayak Instrctor Justin Smith:

A) Always wear your PFD
B) Bottom Down, Feet Up
C) Climb That Rootwad

Want to know more about what that even means? Check out The Park Board Outdoor Initiatives website for their safe, informative, and fun programming to support your own NAM prescription in a kayak, canoe, lake, and/or river near you!




Walk with a Doc

Weekly International Newsletter 🎃 Good morning! Let’s get right to it.Last Tuesday, Dr. David Sabgir sat down with one q...
09/18/2026

Weekly International Newsletter 🎃

Good morning! Let’s get right to it.

Last Tuesday, Dr. David Sabgir sat down with one question:

How do we increase uptake of the 2026 Flu vaccine?

Okay, David. Think. Think!

What do Americans love?

Taylor Swift.
Breadsticks.
T-shirt cannons.
The NFL.
Paying $6.75 for coffee.
Jeopardy!

DARN IT, DAVID. THINK!!

And then it hit him…

Pumpkin Spice. 🎃

What happened next? Well… you’ll have to read the full newsletter here (https://walkwithadoc.org/2026/09/no-whammys/) to find out. 👀

But behind all the pumpkin-spiced fun was an important message:

“As healthcare providers, we need to meet the people where they are. Maybe they’re in Pumpkin Spice Land. Maybe they’re not.”

"But I can tell you this for certain:

Vaccines are science.
Science works.
Vaccines work."

And Dr. Sabgir’s recommendation is simple:

“Please get your vaccine.” 💉

— David

Disclaimer: None of this happened. Be a hero. Get your flu shot.

Community is at the heart of Walk with a Doc. 💙👟For chapter leader Anna Deraco, PA-C, one of the most meaningful parts o...
09/16/2026

Community is at the heart of Walk with a Doc. 💙👟

For chapter leader Anna Deraco, PA-C, one of the most meaningful parts of WWAD is watching relationships grow — not only between leaders and walkers, but among walkers themselves.

Every walk is an opportunity to move, learn, connect, and maybe even leave with a new friend. 🌎💚

We want to hear from you: What’s your favorite connection, friendship, or memory you’ve made through Walk with a Doc?

Answer in the comments or share to the link below👇

https://walkwithadoc.org/222046-2/

⭐ Gold star walker behavior, WWAD edition! ⭐Walking at YOUR pace. Choosing consistency over perfection. Taking a rest wh...
09/14/2026

⭐ Gold star walker behavior, WWAD edition! ⭐

Walking at YOUR pace. Choosing consistency over perfection. Taking a rest when you need one. Inviting someone along. Getting outside for some fresh air. And, of course, learning while you Walk with a Doc. 👟💙

Healthy habits don’t have to be complicated — sometimes it’s the little things that deserve a gold star. 🌟

Which one are you earning today?

👟 Theme Walk Weekend is here! 💙This weekend’s theme: Dress like your walking shoe! 👟✨ Match your favorite pair of walkin...
09/11/2026

👟 Theme Walk Weekend is here! 💙

This weekend’s theme: Dress like your walking shoe! 👟✨ Match your favorite pair of walking shoes with your outfit, get out for a walk, and show us what you come up with!

📸 We want to see your looks! Snap a photo and share it with the Walk with a Doc community!

💙 Drop your pic in the comments
💙 Post on Instagram or Facebook and tag
💙 DM us your photo
💙 Share it in the Walk with a Doc Facebook Group
💙 Or share them with us at: https://walkwithadoc.org/222046-2/

Whether you’re matching colors, patterns, or going all-out with your outfit, have fun with it. 😎

Lace up. Match up. Walk it out. 👟💙

🌎 FEATURED CHAPTER: Walk with a Doc Zarco 🇵🇹6 walks. 301 participants. Countless steps toward a healthier community. 👟Du...
09/10/2026

🌎 FEATURED CHAPTER: Walk with a Doc Zarco 🇵🇹

6 walks. 301 participants. Countless steps toward a healthier community. 👟

During the first half of 2026, our Zarco chapter brought people together around physical activity, cardiovascular health, cancer awareness, blood donation, and more.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

As Pedro Pereira shared:

“The relevance of Walk with a Doc Zarco lies in its ability to transform health promotion into a social, inclusive, and deeply human act—engaging entire families, including infants and individuals with reduced mobility.”

That’s what Walk with a Doc is all about. 💙🌎

A huge thank you to Pedro, the Zarco team, and every person who has walked alongside them!

Sometimes, a little walk can do a lot of good. 👟💙A chance to move, clear your mind, get some fresh air, learn something ...
09/08/2026

Sometimes, a little walk can do a lot of good. 👟💙

A chance to move, clear your mind, get some fresh air, learn something new, and connect with others — all one step at a time.

Whatever your reason for walking today, every step counts.

Join us at Walk with a Doc chapter near you at the link below:

https://walkwithadoc.org/

09/07/2026

Just stopping.
To listen. To look and really see.
To observe and witness.
Some of the best moments of the day.
Reminders these gifts of nature that parks bring us, aren’t too far away.

Happy Labor Day! We thankfully beat the heat this past weekend, getting some joyful, invigorating movement in early. As ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!
We thankfully beat the heat this past weekend, getting some joyful, invigorating movement in early.
As you head in to the week, keep thinking of how you want to feel and have felt in times of activity.

May fishing, hiking, and spa-ing (🤷🏻‍♀️) be on the horizon for you soon. Until then, may you find joy in the micro-breaks and any and all physical activity in between!

Don’t forget the 30th Annual Japanese Fall Festival next weekend: 9/11-9/13. Fri., 5-10 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m!

Thinking about joining your first Walk with a Doc? 👟💙Here’s what we want you to know: there’s no perfect pace, distance,...
09/04/2026

Thinking about joining your first Walk with a Doc? 👟💙

Here’s what we want you to know: there’s no perfect pace, distance, or fitness level required. Walk as fast, as far, and as long as feels right for you.

Come for the movement, stay for the health education, connection, and community. 🌎

Your first walk starts with one step — we’d love to take it with you!

09/02/2026

Commissioned my gen alpha child for a WWAD promo video for the next walk, since my posts are typically pretty boring, overly wordy, and basically “cringe.”

Gotta admit, I’m impressed!

Much thanks to my daughter for coming through and setting the bar higher for the next post…

Meet our Featured Leader, Dr. Maria Roberts! 💙👟Dr. Roberts leads Walk with a Doc at the beautiful Mandeville Lakefront, ...
09/02/2026

Meet our Featured Leader, Dr. Maria Roberts! 💙👟

Dr. Roberts leads Walk with a Doc at the beautiful Mandeville Lakefront, helping bridge the gap between clinical care and everyday healthy living.

For Dr. Roberts, WWAD is about more than walking—it’s about empowering people, building community, and experiencing the joy that comes from connecting with patients beyond the clinic.

Thank you, Dr. Roberts, for helping your community take steps toward healthier lives! 💚

📍 Mandeville Lakefront, Louisiana

Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference. 💙A little fresh air, a little movement, and a little conn...
08/31/2026

Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference. 💙

A little fresh air, a little movement, and a little connection can go a long way. Wherever you are today, take a few steps for your health — they all count! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

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Springfield, MO
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