FRANKLIN — Community members can learn how to manage your chronic pain symptoms, diabetes, or arthritis with the Better Choices, Better Health workshop presented by LRGHealthcare in conjunction with the Franklin Area VNA during one of two upcoming free sessions at Franklin Regional Hospital. Sessions will be offered on Tuesday’s, beginning September 30 through November 4 from 6-8 p.m. or on Wednesday’s, beginning October 15 through November 19 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Those attending the workshops will apply skills for living a full, healthy life with a chronic condition, learn to set weekly goals and develop a practical step-by-step plan for improving health and quality of life. Weekly topics include healthy eating, physical activity, relieving stress, pain and fatigue management, and more. Workshop leaders will guide participants through this proven program developed by the Stanford University School of Medicine. These sessions are ideal for anyone living with a chronic health condition or a caregiver of someone with a chronic health condition.

For more information or to register for this upcoming workshops, please call LRGHealthcare Education Services at 527-7120.

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