Program Registration

*At this time, the Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program is only offering on-line registration for the on-line self-management program, Better Choices, Better Health^(R).
Keep an eye out for future on-line registration opportunities for other MAOP programs.*

Register Now for an Online Self-Management Program!

The Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program and its seven Regional Arthritis Centers offer self-management and physical activity classes throughout the state of Missouri.  Our newest addition, Better Choices, Better Health^(R), is an online self-management program for adults with one or more chronic health condition like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. 

Sign-up in the right column so that we can assign you to the first available online workshop.

 

How does Better Choices, Better Health^(R) work?

Better Choices, Better Health^(R) is a six week online workshop.  You can participate anytime and anywhere you have Internet access.  Online workshops let you choose days and times convenient to your schedule.  These workshops allow you to log on two-three times per week for about two hours each week.

Workshops are designed for people living with one or more health problem such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety or any other long-term health problem.  A pair of trained facilitators, at least one of whom has an ongoing health problem, leads the workshop.  While in the workshop, you'll be able to:

• View weekly workshop lessons on a variety of topics such as healthful eating, exercise, making decisions, goal setting and communication skills
• Join up to 25 other workshop members who are also living with ongoing health problems
• Learn useful ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress
• Track your goals and celebrate your successes
• Learn tips to manage your day-to-day activities
• Share your experiences and help others
• Discover fresh, practical ways to live better and healthier