Treating More than the Disease: Whole Person Approaches to Managing Chronic Conditions
Purpose
The Community Health Management Task Force, a collaboration of 13 National Training and Technical Assistance Partners, is excited to announce a 4-part National Learning Series. This series of four webinars will highlight promising practices that improve the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic conditions among health center patients through case studies on health literacy, co-occurring morbidities, patient experience, and food as medicine.
See full series details below. Register for the series at https://bit.ly/CommunityHealthNLS2026
Recordings and slides will be made available on this page within one week of the webinar.
For additional resources including a transcript, audio only download or any questions, please contact us at training@chcdiabetes.org.
Session 1: Clear Communication, Better Outcomes: Universal Health Literacy Strategies for Chronic Condition Management
Session 2: Nourishment as Wellness: The Importance of Food in Chronic Condition Management
Session 3: Comorbidities: Navigating through Care
Session 4: Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Patient Experience
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Effective management of chronic conditions depends on a patient's ability to understand their health needs, navigate the healthcare system, and make informed decisions about their care. This session offered strategies for enhancing health literacy universally to ensure all patients have the knowledge and confidence to engage meaningfully in their care.
Session slides: https://bit.ly/4d1r1iL
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The powerful connection between food and chronic disease management, highlights how intentional food choices can support and improve your health. This session offered practical strategies for utilizing food as a therapeutic approach to manage symptoms, mitigate complications, and promote overall well-being.
Session Slides: https://bit.ly/4uHlfZX
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Patients with co-occurring morbidities present complex care needs. Told through one patient’s journey, this session explored considerations, complications, and non-medical impacts on health before, during, and after the clinical encounter.
Session Slides: https://bit.ly/4t3HLdV
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Technology is reshaping provider‑patient communication in chronic disease management and redefining the patient experience. In this session, a panel of experts showcased their favorite digital tools and real‑world engagement strategies.
Session Slides: https://bit.ly/4t3TrNL