Together with the BC Medical Association and the BC College of Family Physicians, Walk BC has created the Physician Engagement Program to facilitate and increase physical activity in inactive adults aged 35-54.
Through Walk BC's Physician Engagement program, registered physicians across BC will provide their patients with information about the benefits of walking, how to get started with a walking program, and local information on programs and opportunities.
Physicians who register with Walk BC will receive a physician kit and approximately 20 participant kits that will support them to prescribe walking. The toolkits consist of:
Participant Kits:
Physician Kit:
To register, or for more information, please contact Lindsay Richardson, Walk BC Coordinator: 604 629 0965 ext 256 or lrichardson@bcrpa.bc.ca.