Patient Education

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a 60-minute class taught in the Patient Education Center. After completing this class, you should be able to do the following:

• Identify common characteristics of fibromyalgia.
• Describe lifestyle changes that may help manage fibromyalgia.
• Set goals for managing fibromyalgia.

This is a single-session class. It includes classroom instruction, a video presentation, class discussion and an opportunity to ask questions. You will receive a packet containing a summary of class content and other related materials for future reference.

This class is open to patients who have had a diagnosis of fibromyalgia or who have been referred by a health care provider.

Register by calling 507-284-8140 or by making an appointment at the Patient Education Center reception desk. This program is offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and can be scheduled to fit with your other clinic appointments.