What is it?  The Living Well with Chronic Conditions program is a six-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a healthy life with ongoing health conditions such as: asthma, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, heart disease, chronic hepatitis and others.  It is designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and disease management.

Who can participate? The workshop benefits adults of any age who have one or more long-term health conditions.  A caregiver or relative is welcome to attend the course with you.

How will this program help me?  Although there are many chronic health conditions, the problems and symptoms associated with each one are often similar.  This workshop was designed and tested at Stanford University and provides you with the tools to manage your symptoms effectively and empowers you to take control of your health.  You will learn better ways of coping and managing your health by:

1. Finding practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue                                
2. Finding support and solutions to problems
3. Discover better nutrition and exercise choices
4. Making daily tasks easier                                  
5. Learning to relax and manage stress
6. Learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health

Bend

Thursdays, Jan. 21 to Feb. 25

2:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

St. Charles Medical Center

Wednesdays, Mar. 24 to April 28

2:00 to 4:40 p.m.

Unitarian Fellowship Church

Redmond

Wednesdays, Feb. 24 to Mar. 31

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Becky Johnson Center

La Pine

Wednesdays, Mar. 3 to April 7

1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Newberry Hospice Center

Madras

Mondays, Feb. 15 to Mar. 23

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mountain View Hospital

Prineville

Tuesdays, Mar. 2 to April 6

1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mid-Oregon Credit Union

You may register for the Living Well Workshops in the following ways:

1. Register on-line by visiting our website, www.livingwellco.org
2. Register by phone, call 322-7430
3. Register by email, contact the Living Well Program Coordinator, brenda_johnson@co.deschutes.or.us

Living Well—Central Oregon is the regional, collaborative initiative that sponsors and supports the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed and tested at Stanford University.   This program is made possible through the cooperation, dedication, and support of the following organizations:

Crook    Departmen