Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop
Chronic Disease Management • Kansas City, KS • Since 2000
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About
- The Landon Center on Aging (LCoA) is a Kansas City, KS-based interdisciplinary hub affiliated with the University of Kansas Medical Center, focused on education, research (including geroscience and clinical studies), healthcare, and community engagement for older adults. - Its vision is to be a nationally recognized center of excellence in interdisciplinary education, community outreach, geroscience/clinical research, and patient care. - Activities relevant to chronic disease self-management include: clinical services and healthcare provider education, wellness programs, community-based events, and initiatives like the Pilot Project Program to foster collaborative aging research. - Leadership (as of 2023) includes Director Dr. Bruce Troen, with a governance team and various program partners; the center emphasizes fall prevention, wellness classes, and programs that support aging in place. - For resources on chronic disease self-management workshops in the Kansas City area, consider contacting LCoA or KU Medical Center via their listed channels (main contact numbers and general emails) or visiting their site for current programs and schedules. Key contact and access points: - Website: kumc.edu/research/landon-center-on-aging.html - General phone numbers: 913-945-7544, 785-864-6414, 913-588-5000 - Email (general): civilrights@ku.edu - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/landon-center-on-aging Note: The page highlights the center’s broader mission and programs rather than a specific “Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop,” but the center’s focus areas include healthcare education, wellness classes, and community outreach that support chronic disease management. For a specific workshop, check their site or contact the center directly for current offerings and schedules.
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FAQs
What is CDSMP?
CDSMP is a FREE interactive, evidence-based program developed by Stanford University for people with different chronic health problems; runs once a week for six weeks; led by two trained leaders; includes book and audio CD.
Registration required. How do I register?
Contact Iva Hornor for information or to register for an upcoming session; email ihornor@kumc.edu or call 913-588-0716 (voice) to register or with questions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- FreedomCare - CDS Agency Kansas City Department (Birdeye): 4.7 star rating (439 reviews)
- FreedomCare - CDS Agency Kansas City Department (BestProsInTown): not stated in provided snippet (124 reviews)
Patients praise
- Program described as interactive, evidence-based skills training led by trained leaders with personal experience managing chronic conditions
- Participants report improved confidence and being “back in charge” of health
- General claims of improved self-management outcomes such as better communication and reduced fatigue/distress in participants
- Event listing in Greater Kansas City notes participants report better energy, reduced fatigue, and improved health after the course
Common complaints
- No specific patient review complaints about a Kansas City CDSMP workshop were provided in the sources.
- One Kansas City-related review discussion (FreedomCare agency, not the workshop itself) mentions app difficulties (changing schedule), tax deductions related to early pay, and discomfort with frequent photo requirements.
"“The workshops put me back in charge of my life, and I feel great. I only wish I had done it sooner.”"
- KUMC Landon Center on Aging – Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop page/"“Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.”"
- MARC event listing for Steps to Healthier Living (CDSMP) in Greater Kansas City"Reviewer mentioned difficulties with the app when trying to change the schedule and that early pay had high tax deductions."
- BestProsInTown – FreedomCare - CDS Agency Kansas City Department reviews excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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