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Arizona
Activity title: 2009 Respiratory Rally
Activity date: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 8 am - 1 pm
Activity location: Hotel Arizona, 181 W Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701
Abstract: The Respiratory Rally is a special day for people with lung disease, their families and caregivers to learn better ways to manage their chronic lung disease. The day includes free medical screenings, the latest in lung health information, exhibits and a seated breakfast designed with the nutritional needs of the respiratory patient in mind. A comfortable treatment room will be available, free valet parking and door prizes are lined up too. Event registration is $10 per person. For more information, please contact Amber Fahs at afahs@lungarizona.org or 520-323-1812.
Colorado
Activity title: Mile High Air Seekers
Activity date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 10 - 11 am
Activity location: Spalding Rehab Hospital, 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80011
Abstract: This support group meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Melanie Trent, RT, at 303-363-5116.
Activity title: Longmont Easy Breathers
Activity date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Activity location: Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
Abstract: This support group meets the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, call Laura Wesenberg at 303-651-5123.
Activity title: Air Force Support Group
Activity date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 12 pm
Activity location: Rose Medical Center, 4567 East 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Abstract: This support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Diana Hall at 303-320-2272.
Activity title: Catch Your Breath Support Group
Activity date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Activity location: Saint Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin St, Denver, CO 80218
Abstract: This support group meets the third Thursday of each month. A pot luck lunch is held at each meeting. For more information, call Tammy Mongert at 303-837-7759.
Activity title: Rocky Mountain Better Breathers Club
Activity date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 2:30 - 4 pm
Activity location: National Jewish Health, Cafeteria, 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206
Abstract: This is a support group for those with lung disease to learn tips and techniques to better manage their disease. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Sherri Michaelis at 303-398-1397 or michaeliss@njc.org.
Activity title: EZ Breathers Support Group
Activity date: Friday, April 17, 2009, 9 am
Activity location: Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 830 I-70 Frontage Rd South, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Abstract: This support group meets the third Friday of each month. For more information, call 303-467-4122.
Activity title: Pueblo Better Breathers
Activity date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 1 pm
Activity location: AARP office, 1117 S. Prairie Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005
Abstract: This Better Breathers Club meets the third Tuesday of every other month. For more information, call Dorothy Roberts at 719-948-9848.
Activity title: Breath of Life Support Group
Activity date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 5 - 7 pm
Activity location: Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Abstract: This support group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Joan Bryant-Kennedy or Amy Vogt at Memorial Health System, 719-365-5924.
Activity title: Pikes Peak Alpha Beaters
Activity date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 1 pm
Activity location: Perkins Restaurant, 3295 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Abstract: This support group is for Alpha-1 carriers and sponsored by the Alpha-1 Association. The group meets the last Monday of each month. For more information, call Dorothy M. Roberts at 719-948-9848.
Activity title: Moving Mountains 2009 COPD Conference
Activity date: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Activity location: Police Protection Association, Events Center, 2105 Decatur St, Denver, CO 80211
Abstract: The sixth Thomas L. Petty Moving Mountains Conference is a day of COPD education. Speakers include Scott Van da Walker, RN, with “What is COPD?” and Mike Schwartz, MD, with “First you tell me you have COPD then you tell me I have pulmonary hypertension.” A question and answer period will follow presentations. Breakout sessions are led by Christine Kveton, RT, on “Advancements in Transtracheal Oxygen,” Leslie Schumann on “Airway Clearance Devices” and Brenda Crowe, RT, on the “Importance of Maintenance Pulmonary Rehab.”
For more information, contact Edna Fiore at 720-922-1551 or ednafiore@msn.com.
Georgia
Activity title: Better Breathers Club- Piedmont Hospital
Activity date: Quarterly for four consecutive Tuesdays. The next quarter’s four sessions will begin in February. Groups meet from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Activity location: Piedmont Hospital, 1968 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30317
Abstract: The first step in living with lung disease means learning about lung disease. Join the thousands of others with chronic respiratory disease across the country who participate in the American Lung Association Better Breathers Clubs. These free classes are taught by a professional with expertise in lung disease, and they provide participants with information on lung disease, medication, nutrition, and exercise.
Families are also welcome to attend these Better Breathers COPD Support Group meetings to have their questions answered as well. For more information, contact Nita Cadic at 404-605-3564.
Hawaii
Activity title: COPD Education Day
Activity date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Activity location: Queen’s Conference Center, 510 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Abstract: COPD Education Day features health care professionals, free breathing testing, educational materials and more. The event is sponsored by the Hawaii COPD Coalition and Longs Drugs/CVS Caremark. Free refreshments are included. For more information, please visit www.hawaiicopd.org. With questions, contact Longs Clinical Services at 808-988-2439 or copd.hawaii@yahoo.com.
Michigan
Activity title: COPD Information Series
Activity date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 2 pm -4 pm
Activity location: Battle Creek Health System, Outpatient Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Abstract: To help increase awareness of COPD, Battle Creek Health System is again offering a physician-led series, scheduled quarterly on Tuesday afternoons. The next program in this series, to be held on June 23, is titled 'Chronic Lung Treatment Options.' The third meeting, on September 22, is 'Restrictive Lung Diseases,' and the final program is scheduled for November 24, titled 'Staying Well with Chronic Lung Disease.' Following the program there will be a short time for general questions and support. A pulmonary rehabilitation therapist will also be on hand to answer questions and give a short tour of the outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation center.
To register for this free program, call (877) GO2-BCHS (877-462-2247). For more information, call Deborah Pierce, B.S., R.R.T., pulmonary rehabilitation (269) 966-8438.
New Jersey
Activity title: Better Breathers Club – Cherry Hill
Activity date: Dates vary, 2 pm
Activity location: Advantage Therapy Center, 1998 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ
Abstract: This Better Breathers Club does not meet on a set date. For more information about the group and to learn when it is meeting next, please contact Mary Shue at 856-424-2000.
Activity title: Better Breathers Club
Activity date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 5:30 pm
Activity location: Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, 651 Willow Grove, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Abstract: This support group meets regularly to learn about tips and techniques to better manage lung disease. Questions about traveling with oxygen or pulmonary rehabilitation? C.O.P.D. or asthma? Talk to others who might have the same questions and share stories of support and help. The club meets the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Michele DaSilva at 908-979-8797.
Activity title: Community Forum on COPD & Other Chronic Diseases
Activity date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 6 - 8 pm
Activity location: Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation & Care Center, 962 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Abstract: Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation & Care Center is sponsoring a free community forum to help the public understand COPD, osteoporosis and diabetes. Dr. Vincent Thompson, medical director of Libra Family Care Center, in Brick, N.J., is the guest speaker, and will explain opportunities for free clinical trial programs. The evening includes refreshments, giveaways and tours of the newly renovated sub-acute wing of Leisure Chateau. Please register by April 20. For more information or to register, call Koss-Brodmerkel at 732-647-6295 or register online at Marianne@leisurechateau.com.
Pennsylvania
Activity title: York Better Breathers Club
Activity date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Activity location: Codorus Valley Corporate Center, Community Room Terrace (lower level), 105 Leaders Heights Road, York, PA 17403
Abstract: The York Better Breathers Club is for adults with COPD and meets the third Thursday of the month between April and December. The meeting topic on April 16 will be "COPD 101 and Medication Update." For more information, contact B. Derek Shaw at 717-541-5864 or bdshaw@lunginfo.org.
West Virginia
Activity title: Respiratory Rally
Activity date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 8 am - 6 pm
Activity location: University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston WV, 25304
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. For more information, please contact Kelli Caseman at 304-342-6600 or kcaseman@lunginfo.org.
