O’Connor Hospital, working in collaboration with the Delaware County Public Health Services, Margaretville Memorial Hospital, Tri-Town Regional Hospital and Delaware Valley Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County and the Rural Health Alliance of Delaware County seeks to enhance the population health and disease management initiatives by implementing Prescription Trails, or ‘Script Trails.
Mainly flat and free of debris. Mostly located in villages or hamlets. Often paved, concrete surfaces that are mostly flat with some grassy areas.
Look for the green ‘Script Trails’ shoes to identify Grade 1 walks!
Paved, crushed stone, packed dirt with possible grade changes. Surface changes could include sidewalks, edge of road, and grass pathways.
Look for the blue ‘Script Trails’ shoes to identify Grade 2 walks!
Changes in surface, grade and slope throughout trail. May not be near other trails, roads and/or near villages/hamlets.
Look for the gold ‘Script Trails’ shoes to identify Grade 3 walks!
A policy to bring about better access to public roadways for all road users—pedestrians, bicyclists, people of all ages and abilities including children, the elderly, and the disabled, and, of course, motorists. Click the shoes to learn more.
It is easy to get started! Click here to print a simple 'Script Trails' Walking log to keep track of your steps!