Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

What is Living a Healthy Life?

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
• Dealing with Your Health Care Provider
• Setting Goals

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

CURRENT AND UPCOMING CLASSES

Current Class in Vanderburgh County
Tuesdays through September 27
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am CT
Location: SWIRCA & More, 16 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Download the SWIRCA Flyer
For more information or to register,
contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or catherine.jones@vinu.edu

New Class in Knox County
Thursdays beginning October 6
Time: 10 am - 12 pm ET
Light lunch will be provided!
Location: Generations - Young Building, 1019 N. 4th St., Vincennes, IN
Download the Vincennes Flyer
For more information or to register,
contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or catherine.jones@vinu.edu

New Class in Rockport
Tuesdays, October 25 through November 29
Time: 10 am - 12 pm CT
Location: Trinity United Methodist
Download the Rockport Flyer
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!
Next Training Dates: October 22, 23 and 30
8:30 am to 3 pm at University of Southern Indiana, Health Professions Center

Download the Training Flyer

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

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.

Learn More! Click the images below to play two short videos.