Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They also are the two major causes of kidney disease, another serious illness. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help people to manage these diseases and live healthier. If you are living with any of these chronic diseases, consider taking one or more of the upcoming workshops: in-person High Blood Pressure Control (HBPC), a virtual version of HBPC, a virtual Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (DPATH) workshop for people with diabetes, or a virtual Kidney Disease Personal Action Toward Health (KPATH) workshop for those living with or caring for someone with chronic kidney disease.
Offered at no cost to participants, the multi-week workshops feature facilitators working with small groups to explore skills and tools that help people with chronic disease to improve the quality of their lives. Session topics include controlling symptoms, decreasing stress, advocating for yourself, communicating with health providers, and more. The virtual workshops are open to all residents in Michigan (and their caregivers) with access to a computer, tablet or smartphone.
In-person High Blood Pressure Control morning workshop
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sessions 1-8: February 5, 2024 to March 25, 2024
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Library
MI Adult Computer Training Center (Lower Floor)
111 Library St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
In-person High Blood Pressure Control afternoon workshop
Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sessions 1-8: February 5, 2024 to March 25, 2024
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church
2700 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
New participants for either workshop will receive a blood pressure monitor and can join through Monday, February 12, 2024. To register for this workshop, visit www.nkfm.org/HBPC, email [email protected] or call 800-482-1455.
Virtual High Blood Pressure Control evening workshop over Zoom
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sessions 1-8: February 29, 2024 to April 18, 2024
New participants can join through Thursday, March 7, 2024.To register for this workshop, visit www.nkfm.org/HBPC, email [email protected] or call 800-482-1455.
Virtual Kidney PATH afternoon workshop over Zoom
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Information Session – Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Sessions 1-8: January 31, 2024 to March 20, 2024
New participants can join through Wednesday, February 7, 2024. To register for this workshop, visit www.nkfm.org/KPATH, email [email protected] or call 800-482-1455.
Virtual Diabetes PATH evening workshop over Zoom
Mondays, 6:00 pm to - 8:00 pm
Information Session – Monday, January 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Sessions 1-6: February 5, 2024 to March 11, 2024
New participants can join through Monday, February 12, 2024.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.nkfm.org/diabetes-path, email [email protected] or call 800-482-1455.
To find additional PATH programs, visit nkfm.org/PATH or mihealthyprograms.org.
Why is the NKFM interested in helping people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure? Diabetes and hypertension are two major causes of kidney disease, and 33% of Michigan adults, or one in three, are at risk for kidney disease. If you have kidney disease, you also have a higher risk for severe COVID-19 complications. The NKFM is raising awareness about kidney disease and working hard to change these numbers. Take our one-minute Kidney Risk Quiz today to find out if you are part of the 33% and what you can do about it.
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About the NKFM
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. With more than a million people in Michigan affected by kidney disease, the NKFM works to provide life-changing programs and services across the state. Each year, Charity Navigator — the nation’s leading nonprofit evaluator — has recognized the NKFM with its highest rating of 4 stars for success in sound fiscal management. nkfm.org
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