Rutland, Vt.: Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, from your ability to work and maintain relationships to shopping for food and making the bed. In fact, about 100 million Americans are currently living with chronic pain. That number exceeds those living with diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined.
Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Team is hosting a free Chronic Pain Self-Management Program on Mondays, October 14-November 18, from 1-3:30pm at the Gables, 200 Gables Place, Mendon and from 5-7:30pm at the Godnick Adult Center, Deer Street, Rutland. This is a six-week evidence-based program is led by trained, experienced leaders who have experienced chronic pain themselves. It focuses on problem solving, proper medication usage, emotions, exercise, and nutrition. There is also guidance offered around talking with family, friends, and healthcare professionals regarding pain.
For more information or to enroll in this free workshop contact Krista Neary, Community Health Worker, RRMC - Community Health Improvement at 802.776.5507 or email [email protected]
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