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440 BC Doctors ‘walk the talk’ across the province

May 16, 2019

The tenth anniversary of Walk with your Doc saw a record number of doctors walking side by side with their patients in an informal environment where they can discuss the health benefits walking provides and can encourage their patients to live an active healthy lifestyle.

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Walk with your Doc

10 Years, 2,400 Doctors, 29,000 British Columbians: Walk with your Doc starts this week

May 1, 2019

Join the event that gets people moving: Walk with your Doc. This annual walking event sees doctors, along with physiotherapists, nurse practitioners, paramedics, and medical office assistants, lead their patients and community members in short walks in an informal setting while talking to them...
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Thank you for Walking the Talk!

May 23, 2018

The 2018 Walk with Your Doc event has officially wrapped up with nearly 5,000 British Columbians taking part. The annual series of walks was led by more than 250 doctors, joined by physiotherapists, nurse practitioners, paramedics, medical office assistants in 48 communities throughout...
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British Columbians get moving for Walk with your Doc

May 4, 2018

Walk with your Doc is underway in BC for the 9th straight year with hundreds of doctors walking side-by-side with their patients, encouraging them to get moving for good health.  The walking events take place in communities around the province. Last year, 375 doctors walked alongside...
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Stepping into Spring

Stepping into Spring

April 23, 2018

As temperatures increase and the number of rainy days decrease, many of us look to spend more time outdoors which can provide a great opportunity to up our levels of physical activity and get moving.

Current physical activity guidelines recommend adults partake in at least 150 minutes of...
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