Workshops and webinars feature a variety of speakers on topics that affect the chronic disease community and offer the opportunity for live discussion. While workshops provide an in-person experience, webinars are held online and are conveniently accessible from any computer. Check our Calendar for future workshops and webinars.
Previously Recorded Webinars
Below are links to recordings of previous webinars held and offered by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Please note that you will be asked to register (your name and email address only) with ReadyTalk in order to access the recorded webinars below.
Ethics in Working with Chronic Disease Webinar
(October 29, 2010)
As one in three Americans is diagnosed with a chronic disease, being mindful of cultural and ethnic diversity, while balancing ethical responsibilities with the ongoing psychosocial and medical issues offers unique challenges to those in the helping professions. This webinar covers: definitions of self-determination and autonomy, care planning and decision-making, unique challenges in the chronic care community, cultural and diversity issues, working effectively and ethically within family systems, and techniques for ethical decision-making.
Conducted by: Carla Sutter, MSW, LISW, Fairview Care Management and Coordination.
Insurance Options for Pre-Existing Conditions Webinar
(September 22, 2010)
A webinar discussion of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as it relates to individuals with private insurance and a pre-existing condition.
Conducted by: Tina Armstrong, Director of Consumer Education and Outreach, Minnesota Department of Commerce.
