Through individual instruction, group classes and educational materials, patients and families are taught self-management techniques. Equipped with important knowledge and tools, patients are able to participate in the management of their disease, reducing unnecessary physician and emergency room visits. Group Classes National Jewish offers a variety of interactive classes to help patients and families learn self-management techniques.
Classes are available for adults and children with a variety of chronic lung diseases.
Family members are encouraged to attend the classes also. The classes are free for National Jewish patients. People from the community can attend the class, although there is a slight charge. Individual instruction and group classes enable patients and families to learn self-management techniques to participate in the management of their disease. The Understanding Booklets are an educational health series provided by National Jewish.