Lee Health to offer self-management programs
Lee Health’s “It’s All About You” — a self-management resource program with the SMRC — is offering the following research-based virtual programs for free to the community:
CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Would you like to learn how to better manage chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more?
Information presented in the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program can help you become empowered to improve your quality of life. Learn how to more easily manage your medications; understand the benefits of exercise; manage symptoms of stress, pain and fatigue; and make smarter decisions related to health eating. The virtual workshops are held once a week for six weeks.
Participants will receive a copy of the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain.”
The program will be offered virtually on Thursdays starting on Aug. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is designed for people ages 18 and older with chronic health conditions to help them learn ways to better manage the chronic conditions and symptoms that often accompany chronic health conditions. The virtual workshops are held once a week for six weeks.
Participants will receive a copy of the book “Living a Healthier Life with Chronic Conditions.”
There are two options to choose from. The program will be offered virtually on Fridays starting Aug. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and in-person on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Healthy Life Center-Coconut Point, at 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero.
For more information or to register for one of the programs, call 239-424-3121.