ANN ARBOR, MICH. – (August 8, 2022) – If you are living with chronic pain, a chronic disease such as kidney disease or type 2 diabetes, or if you are caring for someone with a chronic disease, consider taking a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Workshops are offered at no cost to participants. Each workshop features a facilitator working with a group to explore skills and tools to help people with specific health issues and their loved ones lead healthier lives. The online PATH workshops are open to all adult residents in Michigan.
Access any of the following PATH workshops with an internet connection on a computer, tablet or smartphone:
Diabetes PATH (Virtual) – for those living with type 2 diabetes and their loved ones
Thursdays at 6 – 8 p.m.
Info Session: September 8
Sessions 1-6: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20
New participants can join through Tuesday, September 22, 2022.
To register, contact Beaumont: http://classes.beaumont.org.
Diabetes PATH (Virtual)
Tuesdays at 1- 3 p.m.
Info Session: September 13
Sessions 1-6: September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25
New participants can join through Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
To register, contact Beaumont: http://classes.beaumont.org.
Kidney PATH (Virtual) – for those living with kidney disease and their loved ones
Thursdays at 1- 3 p.m.
Info Session: September 8
Sessions 1-8: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3
New participants can join through Thursday, September 22, 2022.
To register, visit: www.nkfm.org/KPATH or call 800-482-1455.
Kidney PATH (Virtual)
Mondays at 6 – 8 p.m.
Info Session: September 19
Sessions 1-8: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14
New participants can join through Monday, October 3, 2022.
To register, visit: www.nkfm.org/KPATH or call 800-482-1455.
Chronic Pain PATH (Virtual) – for those living with chronic pain and their loved ones
Mondays at 6:00 – 8:00pm
Info Session: September 19
Sessions 1-6: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
New participants can join through Monday, October 3, 2022.
To register, contact Beaumont: http://classes.beaumont.org.
To find additional PATH programs, visit nkfm.org/PATH or mihealthyprograms.org.
These interactive workshops are just a few of the many distance learning options on disease prevention, disease management and physical activity for all ages now provided by the NKFM. For more information, visit nkfm.org/distancelearning or call 800-482-1455.
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. For the past 13 years, 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
