Take Control Of Your Health Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops (Registration Page)

Free Community Workshops

Take Control of Your Health

Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP)

Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP)

Knowledge is power! Thanks to a grant from the State of New Jersey, the Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey (SCANJ) serves as a host agency for the:

Take Control of Your Health Chronic Disease Self Management Program and

Diabetes Self Management Program

Workshop Choices: Select the workshop “Ticket” with the location of your choice (see above) and follow the prompts to register. You may also register by calling The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey, 973-482-9070

Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so register now to be a part of this empowering program.

Who Should Participate: Adults who have, or care for someone with, sickle cell disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, arthritis, asthma or other chronic health problems.

Why You Should Participate: It works! Evidence based studies have shown that the Take Control of Your Health Workshop produces positive results for people who complete the program. Participants report the following benefits:

• Improvements in physical activity, stamina and pain control
• Better communication with their health care providers
• Fewer doctor and hospital visits
• Fewer emergency room visits

You’ll learn how to make better nutrition and exercise choices, relaxation techniques to help reduce your stress, better ways to communicate with your doctor and loved ones about your health, and more.

The workshop was developed by the Stanford School of Medicine Patient Education Department, and has been held at locations throughout the country and around the world. SCANJ’s workshops are led by state certified Peer Leaders, some with health conditions themselves. The workshops are under the supervison of Master Trainers’ Kevin Baxter, Darlene Young and Mary Bentley LaMar. Workshops are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

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