Living Well Central Oregon :: Success Stories

The Living Well with Chronic Conditions program, also known as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), was developed and tested by Stanford University. It was designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and disease management. Research has shown that participants:

are able to manage their symptoms better

communicate more easily with their doctors and loved ones

feel better

are less limited by their illness

spend less time at the doctor or in the hospital

Workshop leaders and participants alike benefit from the lessons learned during the workshops and interactions with others who are dealing with chronic diseases. Watch these short videos to learn how Living Well--Central Oregon workshops have changed the lives of these Central Oregon residents...

Participants and Leaders reflect on the lessons and insight into their chronic conditions and lives that they gained through the workshop

Participants and Leaders describe how the workshop has changed their relationship with their medical provider

Participants and Leaders discuss what they learned from other members in their group

Living Well – Central Oregon workshops are making a difference for Central Oregon residents who are living with Chronic Conditions. Read The Madras Pioneer article from October 2009