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A new initiative by Sharp Grossmont Hospital seeks to enhance health education, strengthen patient-physician relationships, and empower participants to take proactive steps towards their healthBy Sharp HealthCare
April 26, 2024 (La Mesa) – In alignment with its commitment to "inspire communities through movement and conversation," Sharp Grossmont Hospital launched its new community engagement initiative, Walk With a Doc, Thursday. This innovative nationwide program is being led locally by Sharp-affiliated physicians Dr. Kaveh Bagheri and Dr. Ara Klijian.
Scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month, Walk With a Doc aims to foster a stronger connection between the community and health care professionals. Each session begins with a brief educational talk focusing on vital health topics such as diet, lung and heart health, and the benefits of regular physical activity. Participants then walk with doctors and other hospital staff at Briercrest Park in La Mesa to continue the conversation.
“This program gives me the opportunity to speak with community members and answer some of their basic health questions,” says Dr. Bagheri. “Today I spoke with participants about their primary care, what their medical condition is and answered some of the questions that they had in a much more relaxed environment, rather than a doctor’s office.”
By integrating practical health guidance with physical activity, Walk With a Doc seeks to strengthen patient-physician relationships while providing a unique opportunity for the public to take tangible steps towards better health in real-time.
For additional details on how to participate in upcoming Walk With a Doc events, visit sharp.com/classes or call the Sharp Community Resource Center at 619-740-4214.
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About Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital has been serving the East County community for more than 50 years. It is the largest not-for-profit, full-service acute care hospital in San Diego’s East County and is part of Sharp HealthCare. The hospital is known for its clinical excellence in emergency and critical care, cardiac care, surgery, stroke care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, behavioral health, women’s health, and hospice care. The hospital also offers extensive outpatient services and prevention programs such as home infusion, sleep disorder care, wound care and hyperbaric medicine to support Sharp HealthCare’s emphasis on community health and wellness. To learn more about Sharp Grossmont Hospital, visit www.sharp.com/grossmont or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).----------------------------
Did you know Sharp Grossmont Hospital now offers urgent care appointments? Read more in East County Magazine: CELEBRATING 6 YEARS OF QUICK, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE
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