New Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Leader Training starts April 30, 2025.
Please click here for the program flyer
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are now offering a free virtual leaders training for individuals interested in leading Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshops.
Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-session interactive workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more chronic diseases learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their disease and work effectively with their health care professional.
The goal of becoming a workshop leader is to help others learn the skills needed to manage their chronic conditions and enhance their quality of life. Previous teaching or healthcare experience is not required, but ideal candidates should have a willingness to help others improve their health. Individuals with experience dealing with a chronic condition would be ideal.
Living Well was developed by the Patient Education Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Leaders are trained in the curriculum and follow the guidelines which have been medically approved and rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.
Participants of Living Well have reported significant changes in health such as less fatigue, less disability, improved functionality, and fewer hospital stays. Participants have also shown improvements in exercise adherence, pain and stress management, communication with physicians and more confidence in their ability to manage their conditions.
Leader training for Living Well will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m. from April 30 through June 11. It will be offered via Zoom and all leader training participants will receive a leader manual and book. Objectives of training include understanding the components of the program, learning the teaching techniques, and building the skills necessary to lead the workshops. Once trained, leaders will be asked to lead at least one workshop per year to maintain the integrity of the program.
To register for the leader training or for more information, contact Dana M. DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 231814 or [email protected].
The deadline to register is April 25.
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the virtual sessions.
New Chronic Pain Self-Management Program starting March 25, 2025.
Please click here for the program flyer
Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week interactive workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more chronic diseases learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their disease and work effectively with their health care professional.
This chronic disease self-management program begins March 25 and will be held each Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:00 pm through May 6.
Living Well was developed by the Patient Education Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Leaders have been trained in the curriculum and follow Stanford’s guidelines which have been medically approved and rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.
Participants of Living Well have reported significant changes in health such as less fatigue, less disability, improved functioning and fewer hospital stays. Participants have also shown improvements in exercise adherence, pain and stress management, communication with physicians and more confidence in their ability to manage their conditions.
Living Well is free and open to those with dealing with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, chronic pain… Everyone can benefit from learning the skills to coordinate all the activities needed to manage their health, as well as help them maintain a full and active life. Caregivers are also encouraged to attend.
This program is being offered by WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine. To register or for more information, contact Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine at 304-597-3702.
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the program sessions.
Virtual Mindful Steps: Part 2 series scheduled to begin January 23, 2025
Dates: January 23 – February 27
Times: Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Led by a team of expert instructors, this free 6-week series is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness, and relaxation. Participants are invited to attend up to six one-hour sessions that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living.
Click here to register.
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending 4 of 6 live Mindful Steps sessions.
Please note: If you already participated in Mindful Steps Part 1 offered last Fall (Oct 5 – Nov 9, 2023), you cannot earn an additional 100 points towards the Wellness Rewards Program for Plan Year 2025 for this current Mindful Steps series.
For more information, please visit: Mindful Steps: Part 2 | Wellness (wvumedicine.org).
WVU Medicine virtual chronic pain self-management program new session starts January 22, 2025.
Please click here for the program flyer
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center
are offering an online program for those dealing with chronic pain.
Living Well, a chronic pain self-management program, is a weekly workshop designed to help individuals coping with chronic pain learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their pain, and work effectively with their health care professional.
This program will be offered every Wednesday from 1 until 3 p.m. via Zoom. The program starts January 22 and continues through February 26. Registration is required to participate.
Living Well was developed by the Patient Education Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Leaders have been trained in the curriculum and follow Stanford’s guidelines which have been medically approved and rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.
Participants of Living Well have reported significant changes in health such as less fatigue, less disability, improved functionality, and fewer hospital stays. Participants have also shown improvements in exercise adherence, pain and stress management, communication with physicians and more confidence in their ability to manage their conditions.
Living Well is free and open to those with chronic pain and other health issues related to pain. Everyone can benefit from learning the skills to coordinate all the activities needed to manage their health, as well as help them maintain a full and active life.
To register or for more information, contact Dana M. DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 231814 or [email protected]. The deadline to register is January 20.
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the virtual sessions.
New Chronic Pain Self-Management Program starting January 14, 2025.
Please click here for the program flyer
Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-session interactive workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more chronic diseases learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their disease and work effectively with their health care professional.
This chronic disease self-management program begins January 14 and will be held each Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:00 pm through February 25.
Living Well was developed by the Patient Education Research Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Leaders have been trained in the curriculum and follow Stanford’s guidelines which have been medically approved and rigorously tested to ensure effectiveness.
Participants of Living Well have reported significant changes in health such as less fatigue, less disability, improved functioning and fewer hospital stays. Participants have also shown improvements in exercise adherence, pain and stress management, communication with physicians and more confidence in their ability to manage their conditions.
Living Well is free and open to those with dealing with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, chronic pain… Everyone can benefit from learning the skills to coordinate all the activities needed to manage their health, as well as help them maintain a full and active life. Caregivers are also encouraged to attend.
This program is being offered by WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine. To register or for more information, contact Potomac Valley Hospital Preventive Medicine at 304-597-3702.
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the program sessions.
New Chronic Disease Self-Management Program starting October 15, 2024.
Please click here for the program flyer
WVU Medicine employees and covered spouses enrolled in a company-sponsored medical plan will earn 100 Wellness Rewards Points for the plan year 2026 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the program sessions.