Why Self-Management could be important for you. Read Here

Approximately half of Canadians are living with a chronic health condition. Because of this staggering volume, it is evident that self-management will be necessary to keep people healthier and living independently in their own homes longer. The Ministry of Health continues to help support the lives of people living with chronic disease to live healthier more meaningful lives. The North West Local Health Integration Network is pleased to offer the following FREE self-management programs:

  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
  • Diabetes Self-Management Program
  • Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
  • Getting the Most From Your Health Care Appointment: For anyone looking to improve their communications with their health care team

There is no cost to participate in any of these self-management programs and the patient does not need a referral from a doctor or health care professional. Some people are referred to the program by their health care professional but self-referrals are also encouraged.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

Would you like to feel better and do more of the activities you enjoy? Would you like to make changes around diet or exercise but you do not know where to start? Do you live with chronic pain, fatigue, or other ongoing health concerns? Would you like to learn strategies for better managing your medications and communicating with your doctor?

This program is for you!

The CDSMP six-week self-management workshop empowers people to live well while dealing with conditions such as diabetes, lupus, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease such as COPD, cancer, fibromyalgia, crohn’s & colitis and other chronic health issues.

You will develop new tools and skills that break the “symptom cycle,” to feel better, and do more of the activities you love and enjoy. Register today!

The CDSMP is the Self-Management Resource Center Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

Coming soon

Diabetes Self-Management Program

Coming soon

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment

Healthcare appointments can be stressful for any patient. Research shows that patients forget 50% of the information shared during an appointment. This 1.5 hour program is designed to assist you or your care givers to have improved and more meaningful communications with your health care team. In this brief workshop you will discover the importance of pre-planning your visit, what to do during or after your visit. Ultimately you are the most important person on your health care team and to have confidence it takes practice, tools and information.

Announcements

Health Care Professionals: You can develop your own skills for supporting self-management through attending a free workshop called “Choices & Changes“, developed by the Institute for Healthcare Communication.

Read here for more information about participating in these workshops.

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