Libélula Primary Care Launches Walk with a Doc Program in Boise

Boise, ID –– Libélula Primary Care is encouraging Boise residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every 3rd Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at Shoreline Park next to Green Acres and the Boise Farmer’s Market.

Walk with a Doc is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.

“This program has had tremendous participation and success in hundreds of cities around the world,” said Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey, MD. “I’m very pleased to bring this exciting and simple program to Boise as it has shown such improved health results for countless people around the world.”

The Walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey and other healthcare professionals, who will provide support to participants and answer questions during the walk.

“Walk with a Doc is honored to team up with Libélula Primary Care. By incorporating this program into the practice, Libélula Primary Care is demonstrating an exceptional level of care and commitment to their community,” said Dr. David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc.

“There’s no question that increasing exercise, even moderately, reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer, and Type 2 diabetes,” said Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey. “Research has even shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly.”

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:
• Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity
• Enhance mental well-being
• Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Boise joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc (WWAD) programs. WWAD was started by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, OH. He has walked with patients and community members nearly every weekend since 2005.

Learn more about Walk with a Doc at www.walkwithadoc.org.

About Libélula Primary Care:
Libélula Primary Care is a Direct Primary Care practice offering personalized, evidence-based primary care services with accessible longer appointments at an affordable monthly membership without the hassles of health insurance. Se habla español.

About Walk with a Doc:
Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation with walking groups led by healthcare providers. Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by David Sabgir, MD, a board-certified cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more, go to the Walk with a Doc website.