Skip to content
Contact USI

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

CDSMP FlyerLiving 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

Click Here for the In-Person Program Flyer 

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

Self-Management Education: Learn More. Feel Better.

About half of US adults have one or more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. If you have a chronic condition, self-management education (SME) can help you develop strategies and confidence to manage your condition day to day.

Improving Quality of Life through CDSMP

About half of US adults have one or more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. If you have a chronic condition, self-management education (SME) can help you develop strategies and confidence to manage your condition day to day.