History of Programs

Year One focused on training bilingual Spanish speaking trainers in the Stanford School of Medicine Chronic Disease Management Model

Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSM) Program was developed by the Family and Community Medicine team in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University by a team of physicians, health professionals and patients to train, people who suffer from one or more chronic diseases, ways in which to cope and better manage their self care. During the five-year research project of the CDSM, a randomized study of more than 1,000 participants found that those who completed the program compared to those who did not, improved their healthful behaviors, health status and decreased their days in the hospital. The program is designed for people with chronic diseases such as heart disease, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, bronchitis and others.

Community Workshop:

A CDSM community training workshop consists of 15-20 participants where participants meet once a week for six weeks with each weekly 2 and a half hour session consisting of 5-7 different activities. The trainings in Dona Ana and Otero Counties were provided through the Southern Area Health Education Center (SoAHEC) and were conducted by two qualified trainers. Each training session will provide highly participatory activities, where mutual support and success builds the participants confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Community workshops were offered in English and Spanish in Doña Ana and Otero Counties. Check our calendar of events for upcoming training dates.

Lead Training:

To become qualified to conduct a community workshop trainer, you must attend a SoAHEC/DPI sponsored lead training event. Lead trainings were conducted by two qualified master trainers who will training and prepare all lead trainers to conduct a thorough and effective community workshop using the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions manual and relaxation tapes. Lead trainings were offered in English and Spanish in Doña Ana and Otero Counties. Check our calendar of events for upcoming training dates.

Master Training:

To become a qualified master trainer, you must attend a training conducted by the Family and Community Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. To learn more about becoming a master trainer and upcoming training events, please visit the Stanford Website.