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Walk With a Doc: Stroke prevention

Make your health a priority this May by joining Capital Health Plan's Walk with a Doc!

On Saturday, May 10, Neurosurgeon, Dr. Matthew Lawson will talk about stroke prevention while walking with participants at Forest Meadows Trailhead from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This free event is open to all, and no pre-registration is required. Take this opportunity to learn valuable health tips while enjoying some fresh air and community connection.

Walk With a Doc: Functional Fitness

Take a step toward better health with Capital Health Plan's Walk with a Doc!

On Saturday, April 12, Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Barry Bradley will lead a discussion on functional fitness while walking with participants at Cascades Park from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This free event is open to everyone, with no need to pre-register. Functional fitness focuses on exercises that prepare you for daily activities, making it a great topic for anyone seeking to enhance their quality of life.

Walk With a Doc: Colon screening

March is the time to take action for your health! Join Capital Health Plan's Walk with a Doc for a morning of movement and learning as Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kishor Muniyapa leads an informative discussion on colon cancer screenings.

This free event takes place at JR Alford Greenway on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Walkers of all levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. Together, let’s focus on prevention and well-being for a healthier community.

Walk With a Doc: Heart Health

Celebrate Heart Month with Capital Health Plan's Walk with a Doc!

Join us on a morning walk paired with an expert-led discussion on heart health by SMG Cardiology Drs. Gredler, Katopodis, and Rengifo at Cascades Park. All fitness levels are welcome to join on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission is free, and no pre-registration is necessary. Let’s keep our community active and healthy!

Walk With a Doc: Weight Loss

Kick off 2025 with Capital Health Plan's Walk with a Doc!

Enjoy a morning of activity and health education as Dr. Cain discusses weight loss while leading a refreshing walk at Cascades Park. Walkers of all levels are invited on Saturday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission is free, and pre-registration isn’t required. Let’s make this year a healthy one together!

Handwashing Awareness

Life is Better with Clean Hands is a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for good reasons!

Love Your Liver

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds.  It’s located on your upper right side below your lungs.  

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has outlined over 500 functions of the liver.  Those include:

Antibiotic Safety for Patients and Families

Antibiotics save lives, but they aren’t always the answer.  Lower temperatures, dry air, and indoor gatherings can increase your risk of getting sick.  Here are some thoughts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for getting the best treatment when you are sick, using antibiotics correctly, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use.

Diabetes Awareness

Did you know?

38.4 million Americans have diabetes.  That’s 11.6% of the population. Another 97.6 million have prediabetes.  About half the women who experience gestational diabetes go on to develop diabetes.

Diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose), the body’s main source of energy, is too high.  Your body can make glucose, or it can come from the food you eat.  

Breast Cancer Awareness

Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness in October.

According to the CDC: