Learn about osteoporosis at March 19 Walk with a Doc

Botsford Hospital welcomes all to welcome spring by attending the first Walk with a Doc of the new season. Walk with a Doc is a FREE community walk led by a health caregiver, emphasizing exercise and providing health tips---on Thursday, March 19, noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Patricia Schmidt, internal medicine, will talk about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

WWADs are held at the Heritage Park Nature Center in Farmington Hills. The park is on the west side of Farmington Rd., between 10 and 11 Mile Roads. Look for WWAD dates at noon on the third Thursday of every month through Nov. Walks held rain or shine. Healthy snacks provided. Register by calling Botsford at 1-877-477-Doc1 (3621), option #1.

Beaumont Health is a not-for-profit organization formed by Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare to provide high-quality, efficient, accessible services in a caring environment for southeastern Michigan residents and beyond. As one of Beaumont Health’s eight hospitals, Botsford Hospital is a multi-specialty 330-bed hospital and verified trauma center located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The campus also houses an imaging center, a comprehensive care cancer center and an extensive medical education program---part of Michigan State University’s Statewide Campus System. Annually, Botsford cares for about 16,000 inpatients and more than 60,000 emergency and trauma patients with a team of approximately 2,500 employees, 300 volunteers and 600 physicians.

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