Get Your Medical Questions Answered During Walk With a Doctor on Cape Cod

Cape Cod is doing something different to not only help us get healthy but educate us on staying healthy.

I can't be the only one who gets annoyed with having to make an appointment to see my doctor; usually, I have to wait weeks to get in.

I stumbled on what I think is a pretty neat way of getting the ear of a professional while getting your steps in.

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Cape Cod Healthcare is hosting Talk and Walk With a Doc this weekend. The best part is it's free. No insurance or copays or anything.

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Get your notepad out and start writing down your questions for the doctor. On this walk, you'll be joined by Dr. Elissa Thompson, a cardiologist at Cape Cod Healthcare. Joining the walk with be a park ranger from the Cape Cod National Seashore.

How far are you walking? The walk is about a mile-and-a-half and will start at 9 a.m. at the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event will happen rain or shine. If it does rain, the event will move indoors to the amphitheater.

The event is free and no pre-registration is required. Take advantage of this opportunity to get out, get your steps in and get some quality time with a doctor.