NOTE: Given the current air quality conditions being listed as "hazardous" by airnow.gov, we have decided to cancel this evening's Walk with a Doc program. We look forward to seeing you at our July walk scheduled for July 13th at Veterans Park in Harrisburg. Register for the July walk here
Join us for a walk!
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM
This Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. This is a FREE walk, but we ask that you pre-register. This walk is appropriate for all ages and children are welcome to attend but should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Meet Up Location: Wildwood Park - Outside the Olewine Nature Center
Walk Topic: "Step by Step: New research findings on how number of walking steps can reduce mortality"
The walk leader will be Dr. Everett Hills. Dr. Hills is a 1987 graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He has worked in Hershey, PA at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine location. Dr. Hills currently has his own practice and consulting firm called Function Focused PM&R Care+, LLC where he continues to practice rehabilitation medicine, independent medical examinations, and impairment ratings along with medical certification physicals for pilots and truck drivers.
This is a rain-or-shine event; however, we will not walk in stormy conditions. The email you use when registering is where we will contact you should any weather modifications be necessary.
Most of the walk will be flat, but there may be some slightly elevated areas. We encourage you to come out and join the walk for as long or as little as you can. It will be an out-and-back walk with a length of approximately 3 miles.
Things to Know Before you Go:
- You may encounter slightly uneven terrain along with paved surfaces.
- Dress for the weather and wear comfortable supportive shoes.
- Bring a bottle of water with you to stay hydrated. You may also bring your own snacks.
- You may want to bring a hat, sunglasses, or sunscreen.
- There is adequate free parking available - park at the nature center parking area
- Restrooms are available at this location
This walk is being organized by Penbrook Borough Walk With A Doc group, Capital Area Greenbelt Association, Susquehanna Township Walk With A Doc, and Dauphin County Parks & Recreation Department.
This walk is being supported as part of the Park Rx programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.
If you are registered and are no longer able to attend, please contact Nancy Gates | Assistant Program Manager | Dauphin County Parks & Recreation Department | [email protected] | 717-599-5188, ext. 2113.