Event Description
Living Healthy: A free six week workshop for adults experiencing chronic conditions such as heart failure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, emphysema, arthritis, bronchitis, COPD, etc. Family members, friends and care givers are also invited to attend.
Participants learn how to positively manage the symptoms of chronic conditions through group problem solving, individual decision making, and weekly action planning.
The workshop is highly interactive and participatory.
When: Wednesdays, August 11-September 15, 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: PMC Conference Center
Cost: Free (preregistration is required)
Benefits:
Fewer emergency room visits
Fewer hospitalizations
Fewer days in the hospital
Fewer out-patient visits
Fewer social role limitations
Reduced healthcare costs
Reduced pain and symptoms
Increased energy and exercise
Increased communication with physicians
Improved psychological well-being
Improved health status
Improved self-management
Health benefits persist over time
To register, contact:
Jenny Evans
Community Education Coordinator
Parrish Medical Center
321-268-6596
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