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Arizona

Activity Dates: October 1, 2008
Activity Location: Phoenix, AZ
Title: Strategic Planning Meeting

Abstract: The COPD Coalition will take the next steps to create a multi-year action plan based on the needs expressed by Coalition members and the findings of the RCA. Your experience, talent and vision are needed to help move the COPD Coalition forward. Please join us for a day of discussion and planning. By the end of the Conference we expect to have plans for developing relationships, awareness and advocacy.

For more information, contact Charles Monroe at cmonroe@lungarizona.org or 602-258-7505.

Activity Dates: Saturday March 21, 2009, 8 am - 3:30 pm
Activity Location: The Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ
Title: 2009 Talecris Respiratory Rally

Abstract: This special COPD education day is open to all those affected by lung disease, their families, and caregivers to learn more about chronic lung disease and ways to better manage it. The day is full of inspirational messages, sound medical education, free medical screenings, and exhibits. It will also include a buffet breakfast and a wonderful lunch designed with the nutritional needs of the respiratory patient in mind. A comfortable treatment room will be available; fun entertainment and door prizes are lined up too.

Registration is just $10 per person. Join us for a special day out—relax, learn, and take it easy! The 2009 Talecris Respiratory Rally is hosted by the American Lung Association, the Alpha-1 Foundation, and the National Emphysema/COPD Association. For more information, call 602.258.7505 or e-mail cmonroe@lungarizona.org.

California

Activity Dates: October 15, 2008
Activity Location: Santa Ana, CA
Title: Respiratory Rally

Abstract: The American Lung Association of California will host the first Respiratory Rally in Orange County, a one day conference on COPD for patients and their care givers. This Rally will take place next October 15th, 2008 at Delhi Center located in the city of Santa Ana. The topics of the conference will be Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Latest Medications and Research, COPD and Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Lunch will be provided to all participants. For more information contact Adriana Batista, Program Coordinator at 714-835-5864 ext. 109.

Activity Dates: November 11, 2008
Activity Location: San Diego, CA
Title: Respiratory Rally

Abstract: San Diego’s Respiratory Rally will take place November 11, 2008 at Liberty Station (formerly Naval Training Center) from 10-2pm. The Respiratory Rally is a one-day conference for people, and the caregivers of those with lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The program is planned and implemented by a team of health professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists and respiratory therapists.
For more information contact Sacsy Sukcharoun 619-297-3901 or ssukcharoun@alac.org.

Activity Dates: November 14, 2008
Activity Location: Sacramento, CA
Title: Respiratory Rally

Abstract: The Sacramento Respiratory Rally will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Physicians Plaza, Lukens Conference Room. The Respiratory Rally is a one-day conference for people, and the caregivers of those with lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. The program is planned and implemented by a team of health professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists and respiratory therapists. Contact: Marcella, 916-554-5864 x 240 msciarrotta@alac.org or visit www.respiratoryrally.org.

Hawaii

Activity Dates: September 22, 2008
Activity Location: Honolulu, HI
Title: Second Annual Hawaii COPD Education Day

Abstract: The 2nd Annual COPD Education Day & Breathing Hui Celebration will be held at Queen’s Conference Center on Monday, September 22. Free pre-registration required. For more information visit www.hawaiicopd.org or contact Valerie Chang 808-699-9839.

Illinois

Activity Dates: November 5, 2008, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Activity Location: Euoropean Crystak Banquet and Conference Center, Arlington Heights, IL
Title: 5th Annual COPD Respiratory Rally

Abstract: This event includes COPD education sessions and exhibits. For more information on The Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago’s 5th Annual COPD Respiratory Rally, call 312-628-0219 or visit Website at www.lungchicago.org.

Nebraska

Activity Date: October 17, 2008, 12-7 pm
Activity Location: 7910 Cass Street, Omaha, NE
Title: Tri-City Spirometry Screening

Abstract: Free community lung health screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Registered Respiratory Therapists will offer lung disease and health education. Participants will also have the opportunity to do a free breathing test (spirometry). Spirometry tests lung function and provides physicians information needed to properly diagnose Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. For more information, contact Kathy Geier-Craft of the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care Public Relations at
402-474-3704 or geiercraft@gmail.com.

Activity Date: October 18, 2008, 8 am - 2 pm
Activity Location: 7151 Stacy Ln., Lincoln, NE
Title: Tri-City Spirometry Screening

Activity Date: October 19, 2008, 11 am - 6 pm
Activity Location: Platte River Mall, 1000 Dewey, North Platte, NE
Title: Tri-City Spirometry Screening

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