Wilkes Health Dept Free Workshop Starts Today

The Wilkes County Health Department is offering free Living Healthy workshops to help individuals self-manage their ongoing health conditions. The next series begins today, October 7, and is each Tuesday through November 18 from 1:00pm-3:30pm at First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, located at 510 D Street in North Wilkesboro. This free workshop is offered one time per week for six weeks, and will help participants build skills in managing symptoms and communicating effectively with their doctor. Individuals are encouraged to register if they can attend at least four of the six sessions. Participants will receive free gifts. This workshop is open to any adults with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, COPD, fibromyalgia, depression, asthma or any other chronic conditions.  For more information about the Living Healthy workshop series beginning today, please call the Wilkes County Health Department at 651-7449.