February 2012 Bulletin

Physicians lead by example to change exercise “maybe” to a “must”

PCMS, Carondelet Health Network and El Rio Health Centers have joined Just Walk, a national organization offering 40 physician-led walks across the country each weekend as a means to motivate patients into making exercise a permanent part of their daily routine. Just Walk, the brainchild of Columbus, Ohio Cardiologist Davis Sabgir MD, was launched in 2005 and has recruited hundreds of physicians across the country to walk shoulder-to-shoulder to persuade patients to simply start a routine exercise program.

PCMS members have volunteered their time to head the stress-less, mile-long walks and provide information on the benefits of physical activity. Members will show by example that exercise is fun and allocating a few minutes a day to physical activity can pay big health-related benefits. You can go that extra step toward motivating your patients to participate by writing them a Just Walk prescription. Just circle a date, sign and get involved to see if they participated.

If you have questions call (795-7985) or email Steve at steve5199@simplybits.net.