The UT Center for Health and Successful Living will hold an open house and orientation for breast cancer survivors enrolled in its new health coaching program Thursday, Aug. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building Room 1100 on Main Campus.
The 30 breast cancer survivors enrolled in the six-month program sponsored by Susan G. Komen of Northwest Ohio will meet with credentialed health coaches once a month beginning in September and ending in March.
Breast cancer survivors often struggle with long-lasting complications from treatment and find it difficult to maintain optimum health.
“The program is designed to equip survivors with the skills and resources to take control of their nutrition, fitness and mental health in order to live longer, happier lives,” said Dr. Amy Thompson, health education professor and co-director of the Center for Health and Successful Living.
Using the survivor’s life goals and priorities as a guide, the health coach and survivor will work together to identify specific health behavior changes that are needed to help her accomplish life goals and priorities.
UT’s Center for Health and Successful Living is a community hub of resources, education and supportive services for individuals living with chronic disease.
