Take Control of Your Health

Since 2015, the University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) has offered a suite of health education programs called Healthy U. Healthy U workshops are national, evidence based programs that have helped over half a million participants nationwide play a more active role in managing their health. In Wyoming, Healthy U workshops are offered free for all participants in settings like medical centers, senior centers, public health organizations, subsidized housing, assisted living communities, colleges, and wellness centers. These workshops include the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Diabetes Self-Management Program, Cancer: Thriving and Surviving, and Tomando Control de su Salud (CDSMP for Spanish speakers).

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Healthy U

What is Healthy U?

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

CDSMP is the "parent" to all other workshops. It does not focus on any particular illness or symptoms and will not conflict with existing programs or treatment. Participants learn and practice health management skills like: Action planning, Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Communication. Adults with any health concern or who want to learn ways to stay in control of their health or support someone who does are welcome to attend.

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Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

The DSMP provides participants the same self-management tools as the CDSMP but in the context of managing or preventing diabetes. Activities include; preventing or delaying complications, foot care, monitoring, and dealing with stress. Adults with diabetes, at risk of developing diabetes, or supports someone who has are invited to attend.

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Cancer: Thriving and Surviving (CTS)

The CTS program provides participants the same self-management tools as the CDSMP but in the context of cancer survivorship. Activities include: Body image changes, making decisions about treatment, fear or recurence, and appropriate exercise. Anyone who has ever had a cancer diagnosis or supports someone who has is invited to attend. 

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Tomando Control de su Salud

Tomando Control de su Salud es un taller dirigido por facilitadores entrenados. En Tomando, los participantes aprenden una variedad de herramientas que usted podrá usar para mejorar su salud.

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What do Healthy U workshops look like?

All Healthy U workshops meet once a week for six weeks. Sessions are up to 2 1/2 hours long and can be in-person or online. Workshops are led by a pair of "Leaders" that have completed 26 hours of instruction to facilitate the program. Each week participants will explore self-management topics like: Action Planning, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Exercise, Nutrition, Medication Management, and others. Program sessions are highly participative; mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. This mutually supportive format makes the program especially effective and helps participants develop lasting support networks.

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