Healthy U

Take Control of Your Health

An Evidenced-based self-management program

Healthy U is a workshop for people with chronic health conditions, their friends, family, and caregivers. Over the course of six weeks, Healthy U participants learn valuable skills to help them take control of their condition and live happier, healthier lives.

Watch the Healthy U Introductory Video now!


Those who take part in Healthy U will:

  • Get support from other people with chronic health conditions

  • Develop different strategies to deal with pain, fatigue, and frustration

  • Learn about healthy eating

  • Create an exercise program that works for them

  • Understand their options when it comes to new treatments

  • Learn how to talk with their doctor, family, and friends about their health

  • Learn how to solve difficult problems and create action plans

Healthy U is available to anyone over the age of 18. Workshops are always free, even for people who want to take them multiple times. All materials used during the workshops will be loaned to participants for the length of the workshop.


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What participants have said about Healthy U:

"The class helped me manage my diabetes better and my A1C is within normal limits now." - John

"I have learned there are people like me, not living life to the fullest because of a chronic condition, and that we can move forward." - Caroline

"After taking the workshop, I have since lost 25 pounds. I began exercising and eating healthier. My blood pressure now runs about 130/70. I feel great and have a lot more energy." - Sam


Other Healthy U Programs include:

  • Chronic Disease Self-Management

  • Diabetes Self-Management

  • Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

  • Tomando Control de su Salud

Offer Healthy U in Your Community!

Refer your patients and clientsoffer Healthy U at your organization, or become a Healthy U leader! All Healthy U workshops are fully funded and supported by WyCOA and its partners. For those attending a Leader training, WyCOA will reimburse all travel, hotel, and daily expenses. Training is entirely free of charge.  Contact the Healthy U team to sign up today!  

Current Leaders who need workshop materials or support email Healthy U Staff!


Find a Program Near You:

Healthy U is available all across Wyoming.  Use the map to find a Healthy U workshop in your community.

 


Take the next step!  Click here to access the self-referral form!

Have questions?

Contact Healthy U staff at (307) 766-2765 or healthyu@uwyo.edu

or contact the Wyoming Center on Aging: wycoa@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-2829

 

Healthy U 
at the Wyoming Center on Aging
healthyu@uwyo.edu
(307) 766-2765

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