Chronic Disease

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

Living a Healthy Life is an evidence-based, Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop for people who have one or more chronic condition or give care to those with chronic conditions. A chronic condition is defined as any on-going health problem or disease such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, PTSD, back pain or other long term problems. Click the image at right to download a flyer.

Topics Covered:

• Managing Symptoms
• Healthy Eating
• Medication Usage
• Stress Management
• Making Informed Treatment Decisions
• Working with Health Care Provider
• Setting Goals

IMPORTANT: This workshop DOES NOT replace any of your existing programs or treatments.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING CLASSES

Click Here for the In-Person Program Flyer

Tuesdays on March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18 

2-4:30 p.m. CST

Deaconess Clinic Down-3rd Floor Conference room

120 SE 4th ST Evansville IN, 47713

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email catherine.jones@vinu.edu

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Thursdays on April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11

12:30-2:30 p.m. EST or 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST 

Tri-County YMCA

131 E 16th St. Ferdinand, IN 47532

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email catherine.jones@vinu.edu 

Click Here for the Virtual Program Flyer

Fridays on February 24 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST or 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST

*You will need a computer with internet access and a working mic to participate*

For more information or to register, contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email catherine.jones@vinu.edu 

Become a Leader for the Living a Healthy Life Program!

What does a Living a Healthy Life leader do?
A Living a Healthy Life leader is an individual who co-leads workshops with another leader one or more times per year. The program requires two leaders at every workshop.

When are the workshops?
Workshops meet once a week for 2.5 hours over 6 weeks. Just schedule the day and time for the workshops to fit your schedule.

Why become a Living a Healthy Life leader?

• Impact people’s lives by helping them realize their goals.
• Help maintain your own self-management skills.
• Be a part of an exciting worldwide volunteer program.
• Meet new people.

For more information:

If you are interested in becoming a Living a Healthy Life leader, contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or catherine.jones@vinu.edu