The Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a self-management class for anyone with a chronic condition (arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension), or any other chronic condition that requires ongoing medication. Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours and cover a variety of topics that support developing a healthier lifestyle and how to be a partner with your health care team. Registration is required.

Engaging men through collaborative group discussions to influence and develop healthy relationships. Topics to be discussed: Emotional Abuse, Minimization, Intimidation, De-escalation, Legal Counseling, Reentry, Fatherhood and Parenting and much more.

The Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a self-management class for anyone with a chronic condition (arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension), or any other chronic condition that requires ongoing medication. Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours and cover a variety of topics that support developing a healthier lifestyle and how to be a partner with your health care team. Registration is required.

The information meetings are designed to provide an orientation to those who are considering becoming a foster or adoptive parent. We require that anyone who desires to become a licensed Resource Parent attend one of our information meetings. The session is 2 ½ hours in length and offers information about the program while providing an opportunity for participants to receive the application packet, review it and ask any questions related to the process. Call Lisa Robertson at 301-909-2300 or email lisa.robertson@maryland.gov to register for the session of your choice. Registration is preferred but we welcome walk-ins. Direct all questions about information meetings to Lisa Robertson by email or telephone.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION Mark your calendars! The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) is pleased to announce the 2019 Maryland Rural Health Conference October 20 – 22 at the Harborside Hotel near National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. SPECIAL EVENTS PreventionLink PreConference: Innovations in Chronic Disease Management Sunday, October 20, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Click HERE to see the draft agenda! Part I – Introduction: A Regional Approach to Chronic Disease Management Part II – Innovations in Chronic Disease Management Part III – Taking an Innovative Idea to a Funded Project Networking Reception: Sunday, October 20, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. MRHA Annual Association Meeting & Awards Ceremony Dinner: the evening of Monday, October 21st at the Harborside Hotel!

Engaging men through collaborative group discussions to influence and develop healthy relationships. Topics to be discussed: Emotional Abuse, Minimization, Intimidation, De-escalation, Legal Counseling, Reentry, Fatherhood and Parenting and much more.

The Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a self-management class for anyone with a chronic condition (arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension), or any other chronic condition that requires ongoing medication. Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours and cover a variety of topics that support developing a healthier lifestyle and how to be a partner with your health care team. Registration is required.

Safe Sanctuaries Interfaith Symposium: Keeping Sacred Spaces Safe - A Domestic Violence Symposium for Clergy & Faith Leaders. Symposium topics will include multi-denominational panel discussion on domestic violence, the faith-based community's role and the safety, security and awareness of faith institutions.