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Through Chronic Disease Self-Management and Self-Management Support, patients and their families learn skills and gain confidence to adopt healthy behaviours and to manage their chronic conditions on a daily basis. *Join us for Ontario's first Chronic Disease Self-Management Conference and gain conceptual and practical knowledge around the role of self-management in health care today*. Please visit the conference website for more details. www.takingchargeofourhealth.ca.
- Best practices, case studies and success stories from patients and providers in Ontario, Canada, and International settings
- Research Findings and Program Evaluation Data on self-management outcomes
- Theories, principles, and “business case” for self-management and management support
- Hands-on experience, workshops, and “ask the experts” (local, national, and international)
- Practical suggestions for self-management implementation in a variety of settings, and integration with care plans
- Sample programs, materials, and assessment/evaluation tools
- Optional Adjunct Sessions: 5-day Master Training (Train-the-Trainer) in Stanford CDSMP Program "Living a Healthy Life with Long-Term Conditions"; Building Skills in Management Support; Designing an Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program. These sessions will be held on October 17-21, 2008 and November 10-14, 2008. To register for the upcoming training sessions, please click here.
Who should attend?
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Therapists
- Social Workers
- Dietitians
- Educators
- Patients and Families
- Public Health Workers
- Administrators and Policy Makers
- Pharmacy and Pharma Reps
- Students in the Healthcare Professions
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Deadline Extended to May 30 More Information Here
Registration:
$425 two-day conference registration / $250 one-day registration
SPECIAL $375 Early Bird Registration Rate: BEFORE JULY 31 ONLY
$400 per person for groups of 5 or more from one organization
$150 for lay participants (non-health-professionals) & students (or $100 for one day)
Lunches and refreshment breaks will be provided. Contact us at (416) 969 7457 or info@optimizinghealth.org with any questions.
OPSMN News: January 2008
OPSMN announces: First Time in Ontario - Master Training Opportunities in Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program from Ontario-based T-Trainers. Durhane Wong-Rieger and Mary Kim received T-Trainer status in December 2007 and they are now qualified to offer the 5-day Train-the-Trainer Program. Contact us at info@optimizinghealth.org.
The Canadian Cancer Society – Ontario Division, in partnership with Optimizing Health, is conducting a pilot program to assess the value of the CDSMP for individuals post-cancer-treatment. Pilot workshops were completed this past summer in Burlington, Sudbury, and Toronto. Click here for the Toronto promotional flyer.
From North York General Hospital: Journey into Well-being, the Chronic Disease Self Management Program is a six-week workshop for adults with chronic health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other conditions. Three workshops will be offered to those who are interested: The 1st workshop will be at the Seniors' Health Centre starting Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 12:30-3:00 for six weeks. The 2nd workshop will be at the North York YMCA at Bayview and Sheppard starting Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 1:00-3:30 for six weeks. The 3rd workship will be at the Bathurst Jewish Community Centre starting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 for six weeks (time to be determined). If you are interested or know someone who is please call 416-756-6624.
The "Optimizing Life with Long-Term Conditions" self-management program will have several winter/spring 2008 sessions, including schedules in Thunder Bay, Oshawa, Toronto, Windsor, and Scarborough. For more information please contact Margery at 416 969 7457 or margery@optimizinghealth.org.
The Arthritis Society is registering for 2008 classes in the Arthritis Self-Management Program. The Arthritis Self-Management Program is a six week program held once a week for 2 hours.
The Arthritis Self-Management Program is designed to help you better understand your arthritis, learn ways to cope with chronic pain and take a more active role in managing your arthritis.
If you have one or more of the many types of arthritis, you will benefit from participating in the Arthritis Self-Management Program. Your partner, family member, friend or other support person is encouraged to attend the program with you. As a participant in the class. They too will benefit from learning about your arthritis and how it affects you.
For updated session details please visit www.arthritis.ca/ontario/asmp
Baycrest offers three Self Management Programs: one for people who have had a stroke been through rehabilitation , one for people with Arthritis and one for people with Parkinson's Disease. Registration is now open for the 2008 sessions. Please contact (416) 785-2500 ext 2683 for further information.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program via Telehealth video-conferencing is a free education program for people with chronic disease to learn the skills needed for the daily management of long-term illness. Each course will be 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks and will be offered using video-conferencing from a telehealth studio in each participating community. Participants in this program will receive a free course textbook and will also be asked to complete a telephone survey four times over the next year about their experiences in the program, health status, health behaviours and use of health care services.
Individuals who are 55 years of age or older and have one or more of the following conditions may benefit from this program:
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Heart Disease (e.g. coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure)
- Lung Disease (e.g. asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, emphysema)
Participants of this program will learn:- How to manage their symptoms
- How to eat well and live more actively
- How to communicate effectively with their health care team
- How to manage fear, anger, frustration, and depression
- How to make daily tasks easier
- How to get more out of life
Please download our Recruitment Flyer and our Participant Brochure.
2008 Course Schedule:
- Lady Minto Hospital (Cochrane)
Dates: Jan 17 – Feb 21; Thurs 1:30-4:00 pm
- Kirkland and District Hospital
Dates: Jan 17 – Feb 21; Thurs 1:30-4:00 pm
- Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital
Dates: Jan 17 – Feb 21; Thurs 12:30-3:00 pm
- Mary Berglund Community Health Centre (Ignace)
Dates: Jan 24 – Feb 28; Thurs 12:30-3:00 pm
- Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre - 7th Avenue Site
Dates: Jan 29 – March 4; Tues 9:00-11:30 amh
- Nipigon District Memorial Hospital
Dates: Jan 29 – March 4; Tues 10:00 am-12:30 pm
- Lake of the Woods District Hospital (Kenora)
Dates: Jan 29 – March 4; Tues 9:00-11:30 am
- Blind River District Health Centre
Dates: Feb 6 – March 12; Wed 1:30-4:00 pm
- McCausland Hospital (Terrace Bay)
Dates: Feb 6 – March 12; Wed 1:30-4:00 pm
- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital
Dates: Feb 26 – April 1; Tues 1:30-4:00 pm
- West Nipissing General Hospital (Sturgeon Falls)
Dates: March 4 – April 8; Tues 1:30-4:00 pm
- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital
Dates: April 10 – May 15; Thurs 1:30-4:00 pm
For additional information about the program or to enroll in a course please contact the program office at 416-323-6400 ext. 4062 OR toll free at 1-866-870-4560.
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