Friday, June 2, 2023 8:30 AM-1:15 PM

Format TBA

Session 1: Walk with Ease (90 minutes 1.5 CEUs)

Overview of Walk with Ease Program: (45 minutes)

Nick Turkas, MS Arthritis Foundation Senior Director, Patient Education|Community Connections

Walk with Ease in New Mexico: (15 minutes)

Shelley Jordan, Arthritis Foundation Executive Director for NM

Walk with Ease Initiatives in New Mexico: (30 minutes)

Albuquerque: Lisa Chen, RDN Three Sisters Kitchen NMDOH grant Coordinator

                    Statewide through NMSU: Dianne Christensen, MS  NMSU State Coordinator

                    Espanola: Guilllermina Osoria, CCHWS3

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Understand the benefits of physical activity particularly people with arthritis.
• Describe the components of the Walk with Ease programs, how to receive training, and implement the programs.
• Describe the Walk with Ease initiatives in New Mexico and future development plans.

Session 2: Community Activity Programs in New Mexico (90 minutes 1.5 CEUs)

Registration information coming soon!