Write a commentAre you interested in bringing an evidence-based health workshop to your community organization?
Oswego County residents and organizations can contact the Oswego County Health Department to bring a “Living Well” workshop or presentation to your community at no cost.
“Living Well” is a series of interactive classes that occur weekly. Each workshop is facilitated by a trained lifestyle coach.
“Living Well” workshop topics include:
- Diabetes Self-Management (once a week for six weeks)
- Chronic Pain Self-Management (choice of once or twice a week for six weeks)
- Chronic Disease Self-Management (once a week for six weeks)
- Cancer Thriving and Surviving (once a week for six weeks)
- Stepping-On Fall Prevention (once a week for seven weeks)
In addition to the “Living Well” series, the health department offers free presentations on various health related topics, such as immunizations and communicable disease, summer safety, tick-borne and mosquito-borne disease, “rethink your drink” and more.
The department also offers evidence-based suicide prevention classes with special focuses available by request for seniors and caregivers, members of the LGBTQ+ community and firearm owners. Learn about recognizing signs of mental health crises, how to talk about mental health in general and receive access to local resources.
Naloxone (Narcan) training is also available through the health department. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. The training is short, flexible and built to fit your schedule. Each participant receives a free naloxone kit.
“Living Well” workshops and Naloxone trainings can be hosted in person or virtually based on your community’s needs.
To schedule a mental health presentation or Naloxone training, call Sarah Cotton at 315-349-8318.
Those interested in hosting a “Living Well” workshop can call Zachary Kingsley at 315-349-3382 or visit https://health.oswegocounty.com/.
