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New Chronic Pain Self-Management Program starting April 11, 2024.

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 April 11 and will be held each Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm through May 16.

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 2025 Wellness Rewards Program by attending the program sessions.

WVU Medicine virtual chronic pain self-management program new session starts February 21, 2024.

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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are offering a program for those dealing with chronic pain. It is being offered virtually to allow participants access to the program from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Living Well, a chronic pain self-management program, is a weekly workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more 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.

A new Zoom workshop begins Feb. 21 and meets every Wednesday through March 28 from 1 until 3:30 p.m. The six-week program will be interactive, informative, and fun offering the same content as the face-to-face workshop.

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.

Participants will need a computer, phone or tablet in order to access Zoom. The device must also have a camera and microphone. A quiet place and a stable chair are also recommended for joining the classes.

To register or for more information, contact Dana M. DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. The deadline to register is Feb. 16.

WVU Medicine, Quality Insights offer virtual diabetes self-management program starts February 5, 2024

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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are partnering with Quality Insights to offer a new virtual diabetes self-management program.

The six-week program was developed at Stanford University and offers the tools and skills necessary to successfully manage diabetes or pre-diabetes. Anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes is also encouraged to register for the program.

Skills covered include healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, meal planning, reading food labels and how to work with your healthcare provider. “The purpose of this program is to help people with diabetes feel better, do the things they want to do, and take control of their health,” Dana DeJarnett, WVU Medicine promotion coordinator, said.

The diabetes self-management program will be offered virtually via Zoom each Monday, Feb.5 through March 18, from 1 until 3:30 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required.

To register or for more information, contact DeJarnett at dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org or 304-264-1287, ext. 31814. The deadline to register is Jan. 31.

Virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin Feb. 1, 2024

Dates: February 1 – March 7

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.

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For more information, please visit: Mindful Steps: Part 2 | Wellness (wvumedicine.org).

New Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Leader Training starts January 18, 2024.

WVU Medicine employees and spouses that are enrolled in a company sponsored medical plan, completing this program will earn 100 points toward the Wellness Rewards program to save money on 2025 medical insurance premiums.

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Living Well

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

FREE Leader Training via Zoom

WVU Medicine offers a program for those dealing with chronic conditions, Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. We are looking for individuals to help lead these workshops. A FREE Leader Training is being offered.

Living Well, a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, is a 6-session health workshop to help individuals coping with chronic disease 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 providers. In addition, participants learn problem-solving and decision-making skills which enable them to confront the ever-changing challenges of living with a chronic illness.

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 Self-Management Resource Center’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 a chronic condition such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety… 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.

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. You do not need previous teaching or healthcare experience to be a leader, just a willingness to help others improve their health. Ideally Leaders have experience dealing with a chronic condition, but it is not a requirement.

Leader expectations and experience:

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 teach the class.
Once Leaders are trained, they will be asked to lead at least 1 workshop a year and maintain the integrity of the program.
You must attend all sessions of the training to be certified.

The Leader Training will be offered via zoom and is 7 weeks. The first week, there is one meeting and then there are 2 meetings a week for the next 6 weeks. Sessions will be January 18 – February 29, 2024, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30pm – 4:00pm.

For more info or to sign up: Dana DeJarnett 304-264-1287, ext. 31814, dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. Deadline to register is January 12, 2022.

New Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Program starting October 11, 2023.

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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center are now offering a virtual version of a program for those dealing with chronic disease.

This chronic disease self-management program is being offered via Zoom so participants can join from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The virtual program includes the same content offered during the traditional in-person workshops. The next session begins Oct. 11 and will be held each Wednesday from 5 – 7:30 pm through Nov. 15.

This program is being offered in partnership with WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Broaddus Hospital. To register or for more information, contact Dana M. DeJarnett at 304-264-1287, ext. 31814 or dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org. The deadline to register is Oct. 6.

Virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin October 5, 2023

Dates: October 5 – November 9

Times: Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m.

Location: Zoom

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For more information, please visit: Virtual Mindful Steps Series | Wellness (wvumedicine.org)

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