RAAM
2025-08-21 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-26 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series (July 28 - Sept 8)
2025-08-25 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-01 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-08 11:00 - 13:30
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University. It’s a self-management education workshop for people with a variety of chronic health conditions. It aims to build participants’ confidence in managing their health and keep them active and engaged in their life.
Participants attend a 2 1⁄2-hour interactive workshop once a week for 6 weeks to learn problem-solving, decision-making, and other techniques for managing problems common to people with chronic diseases. In a typical workshop, participants set a realistic goal for the upcoming week and develop an action plan for meeting that goal. They report on their progress at the following workshop and solicit feedback from the group to help address any challenges.
NOTE: SEPTEMBER 1 IS LABOUR DAY SO FINAL SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 8.

Walk the Block
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 and 5 more dates | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment Workshop (Virtual)
2025-09-22 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:45, 2025-11-26 15:00 - 16:15 | ON
This 1 – 1.5 hour, interactive workshop, focuses on what to do before, during and after a healthcare appointment and uses action planning to optimize people’s health. A variety of learning resources are used including information sharing, videos, tools and a resource manual that supports the individual with integrating the skills into their next appointment. This workshop prepares and empowers individuals to communicate more effectively with their health care provider. Ultimately, patients are the most important members of their healthcare team.
Choose one:
Sept 22, 11:45AM – 1:00PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vWjp-m-eTfy8DAcle3xp8Q
Oct 22, 5:30PM – 6:45PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S1XxKg4JSdWnOvIsXJ4NAw
Nov 26, 3:00PM – 4:15PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MMHd4lQMRfG1LEX0TnwHEw

Health Literacy Overview Webinar
2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | ON
This webinar provides an essential foundational overview of health literacy concepts and the communication barriers that affect patient understanding. Participants will be introduced in plain language to concepts related to health information, language, and system-level factors that influence personal healthcare needs and decision-making. The training emphasizes the importance of creating more collaborative care environments.

Who’s this course for?
This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals and peer helpers. Our courses generally focus on healthcare providers, public health staff, mental health professionals, and other front-line health professionals.
It is open to residents of Canada, and the United States.

Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop Series (Virtual)
2025-10-24 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-31 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-28 10:30 - 13:00 | ON
The DSMP is designed to empower individuals with diabetes by providing essential skills, knowledge, and support for effective self-management.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP SERIES IS BEING HELD VIRTUALLY.
Workshop Objectives

Empower participants with tools for diabetes management.
Enhance knowledge about diabetes and healthy living.
Foster a supportive community through peer interaction.

Key Components
Interactive Sessions covering:

Understanding diabetes and its management.
Nutrition and meal planning.
Physical activity and stress management.
Monitoring blood sugar and medication management.
Peer Support: Connect with fellow participants for shared experiences.

Target Audience: Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, caregivers, and family members. Benefits Improved self-management and health outcomes. Increased confidence in managing diabetes. Ongoing support network.
Duration & Schedule Length: 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per session.

Healthy Caregiving
2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:30 | ON
Caregivers play a vital role in supporting the well-being and independence of those in need. While caregiving can be deeply rewarding, it also comes with challenges that can impact mental and emotional health. Taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for others.
This course provides practical lessons and interactive activities to help you maintain your well-being while supporting someone else.
By taking this course, you will:

Gain a deeper understanding of the role of a caregiver
Explore the importance of mental health in caregiving
Learn effective strategies to care for your own mental and emotional well-being

Organizing Care
2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Managing health care—whether for yourself or someone else—can feel overwhelming. Keeping track of appointments, medications, and important information can be challenging, but staying organized can help you feel more in control and reduce stress.
This interactive workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to help you manage health care more effectively.
In this session, you will:

Identify your care team and understand the different roles they play
Learn how to prepare for medical appointments to make the most of your time
Explore strategies to stay organized after appointments
Consider how digital tools can support your health care management

Light snacks and refreshments will be served!
NOTE: November 30 is VIRTUAL ONLY
