Center for the Advancement of Women's Health
Fibromyalgia Workshop

The Center for the Advancement of Women's Health at the University of Kentucky has been offering educational workshops addressing Fibromyalgia since November 2005. Workshops are available on the dates listed in the column to the right.

The workshops are led by Dr. Leslie Crofford, a Rheumatologist with research and clinical expertise in fibromyalgia. They are held in the Women's Health & Rheumatology Clinic, located inside the Kentucky Clinic at 740 S. Limestone Street, in Lexington, KY. The workshops are held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, and cover these topics:

What is Fibromyalgia? A review of the research to help participants understand why and how fibromyalgia develops

Management of Fibromyalgia. Participants will learn about strategies to manage fibromyalgia including exercise, medications, and cognitive-behavioral approaches

Questions and Answers. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Crofford to help manage their fibromyalgia.

Participants will be provided written materials outlining fibromyalgia management that can be used personally and shared with primary care physicians.

You may register online by filling out the form below, or by calling 859-323-6700. Each workshop is limited to 20 participants, and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. The fee for participation in one of these educational workshops is $30 and may be paid by cash or check when you arrive at the workshop. If the cost is prohibitive, please call 859-323-6700 to discuss financing opportunities and whether financial assistance may be available to help with the cost of participation.

Please call 859-323-6700 with any questions you may have.