Dine with a Doc® is a premier community outreach initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and veterans. By bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and the public, we foster an environment of preventative education, social connection, and empowered decision-making—all over a shared, complimentary meal.
KEY FEATURES
Target Audience: Primarily designed for senior citizens and veterans.
Format: Participants enjoy a complimentary meal while a doctor or specialist presents on a specific health topic, such as emergency preparedness or epilepsy awareness.
Locations: Events are held across various counties in Indiana and Illinois.
PROGRAM MISSION:
Enhance Quality of Life: Encouraging seniors to remain active and socially engaged with their peers.
Financial Wellness: Helping participants extend their resources by providing nutritious meals and free health screenings.
Informed Healthcare: Delivering expert medical insights directly to the community to promote proactive health management.
EVENT ITINERARY
Our structured yet flexible format is designed to respect the schedules of our guest speakers while maximizing the experience for our attendees:
Opening Ceremony: A warm welcome followed by a moment of reflection and a tribute to our veterans, including the Pledge of Allegiance.
Catered Luncheon: A complimentary meal served to all senior participants.
Wellness Clinic: On-site health professionals provide essential screenings, such as blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose monitoring.
Professional Spotlight: Brief presentations from local business partners sharing valuable community resources (strictly educational; no solicitations permitted).
Keynote Presentation: A deep-dive session featuring a local "Doc" (Medical Doctors or specialists). Presentations are tailored by the provider and typically include interactive discussions or visual aids.
Q&A Session: A dedicated forum for participants to engage directly with the featured expert.
Door Prizes: A concluding celebration where attendees can win gifts provided by our community partners.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Find an Event: Check the program flyers and website for upcoming dates in your area.
RSVP: Attendance typically requires an RSVP. Note that programs may be canceled if they do not meet a minimum of 15 registered guests.
Contact: You can reach the organizers at 1-877-223-6109 or via email at loriaplin@gmail.com for more details.
INFORMATION FOR PRESENTING "DOCS"
To accommodate busy clinical schedules, guest speakers typically arrive 30 minutes after the program begins to ensure a seamless transition into their presentation.
Whether you prefer a formal PowerPoint or a casual town-hall discussion, this platform allows you to connect with the community in a meaningful, low-pressure environment.
Milestones
This program now reaches seniors in 2 states
Over 5000 + doctors have donated their services to this ministry for this program to "serve our seniors"
Over 250,000 seniors/meals have been served as a result of this program
Over 5000+ businesses have served our seniors as lunch providers and/or mini commercials for this program.
The Dine with a Doc® program wouldn’t have reached these milestones without your help! In anticipation of your support we thank you.
Dine with a Doc®...Glorifying God by serving our seniors and veterans.
