Taking a brisk walk can do wonders for one's heath. In fact, walking just 30 minutes a day can decrease one's risk of many health problems including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. In order to help guide people on the path to good health with a new, monthly walking program designed to get people up, moving and enjoying some beautiful walks that can be found throughout the South Coast region Southcoast Cardiac Services invited the community to “Walk With A Southcoast Doc” at Heritage State Park on September 29, 2012. The approximately two-mile walk was led by Peter Cohn, MD, a cardiologist with Southcoast Physicians Group's Truesdale Cardiology practice and Associate Physician-in-Chief of the Cardiovascular Care Center at Southcoast Health System. Dr. Cohn was also be joined by staff from the Southcoast Cardiac Prevention Program. Participants received a free pedometer and "Better Health Kits" that included information on nutrition and exercise. Click here for a for the video of the walk. Click here photos of the series kick-off event. For more information, contact Southcoast Public Information Officer and News Media Specialist Stephanie Lynn Poyant at 508-961-5280.