Education Offerings
Do you have a chronic health condition that affects your everyday life? Then Health in Action is for YOU!
This no-cost six session workshop guides you through effective health self-management. Once a week for six weeks make plans to problem solve your health challenges.
Topic Include:
- Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Better Breathing
- Medication Management
- Communicating About Your Condition
The Health in Action workshop may be scheduled at request for groups or organizations based on facilitator availability. If your organization would like to host the workshop at your location, please contact Jane Acri at 614-645-3866 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.
Class Schedule
Carrie's Cafe: Mondays from September 26 to October 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register online by September 18. Contact Jenny Lobb, OSU Extension Educator, by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 614-292-7775 with questions or if you are unable to register online.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Service’s Administration for Community Living, “evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs reduce the need for more costly medical interventions.” Health in Action is an evidence-based program offered free of charge to groups in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties.
Check out The Value of Evidenced Based Programs TED Talk video.
Health in Action (formerly Healthy U) is made possible through the Ohio Department of Aging and Older Americans Act Title III-D funds, which are designated to promote evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs. Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging works in collaboration with many local partners to bring this program to individuals and organizations.