HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Statistics show that more than half of Reno County residents have chronic pain that limits their activities.
The Reno County Health Department, along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), will offer a free workshop series for people living with chronic pain and their caregivers. The six-week workshop series helps people gain self-confidence in controlling their pain, better manage their health and lead a fuller life.
The workshops promote the development of skills necessary to lead a healthy life with chronic pain conditions. The workshop series is designed to complement medical treatments and education provided by healthcare providers. People living with pain and their caregivers who attend the workshop series will receive a free copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain."
The workshop will begin on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. and is being offered virtually via Zoom. Participants do need an internet-compatible device. Due to the interactive nature of the workshop series, space is limited. Individuals and caregivers interested in attending should pre-register by contacting Diane Swinney at 620-665-8882 for a registration packet and additional information. The class will continue meeting weekly through Nov. 19.
The workshop series is made possible through partnership with a Kansas Self-Management Education and Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant through KDHE.