SDSU Extension will host the 'Living Your Best Life with Chronic Disease' webinar and gatherings on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. MT, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.

This inspiring virtual event is designed to uplift, educate, and empower. Whether you are living with a chronic condition yourself, caring for a loved one, or seeking ways to promote health and resilience in your community, this event is for you. During the event, participants will explore strategies to:

• Manage chronic conditions with greater confidence

• Support friends, family members, and community members living with chronic illness

• Build resilience and maintain a positive outlook

• Foster long-term wellness and improved quality of life Participants also hear from Becky Blue, an author and registered nurse. Everyone who attends the watch-party style gatherings will have a chance to win a copy of Becky Blue’s award-winning book, Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days. Becky’s story of her own aging adventure and challenge to readers to react differently to each birthday and getting older.

Participation Options

• Virtually from home or office

• Active Generations East - 5500 E. Active Generations Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

• First Lutheran Church of Brookings - 337 8th St, Brookings, SD 57006

• Huron Regional Medical Center: Legacy Plaza Auditorium 172 4th St SE, Huron, SD 57350

• James Valley Community Center - 300 W 1st Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

• K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library - 215 4th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401

• Lake Andes Library - 17 Park Ave, Lake Andes, SD 57356

• Monument Health Rapid City - West Auditorium - 353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701

• SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center - 412 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

• SDSU West River Research and Extension - 711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703

• SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center 325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 124, Winner, SD 57580

• Wagner Indian Health Service Clinic - 111 Washington Ave NW, Wagner, SD 57380

• Wicoicaga Otipi Community Center - 503 W Broad Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028 Featured Speakers

• Becky Blue, author of Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Day

• Erin Hallenbeck, SDSU Extension Health and Physical Activity Field Specialist

• Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist

• Julie Nelson, SDSU Extension Mental Health Field Specialist Registration

There is no fee to attend. Participants will need to register to receive the Zoom link or help us plan accordingly for in-person locations. Wear orange to show your support and help raise awareness for Chronic Disease Day. For more information, contact BCBH-SD or call 1-888484-3800.