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Arizona
Activity title: 2009 Talecris Respiratory Rally
Activity Dates: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8 am - 3:30 pm
Activity Location: The Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ
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.
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: Free Lung Testing & COPD Support Group
Activity Dates: October – December 2008
Activity Location: Honolulu, HI
Abstract: Free monthly support group meetings lead by healthcare professionals, 10 am- Noon the second Friday of each months, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic (1010 Pensacola Street), meeting room 2A/B.
Free breathing tests at Longs Drugs from 10am-1pm as follows:
- Friday, October 17: Windward City Longs Drug Store (45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive)
- Friday, November 7: Kaneohe Bay Longs Drug Store (47-047 Kamehameha Hwy)
- Wednesday, November 19: Windward City Longs Drug Store (45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive)
- Friday, December 5: Kaneohe Bay Longs Drug Store (47-047 Kamehameha Hwy)
For more information, visit www.hawaiicopd.org, or contact Longs Clinical Services at (808)988-2439, or the Hawaii COPD Coalition at (808)699-9839 or copd.hawaii@yahoo.com.
Massachusetts
Activity title: COPD Awareness Month Free Screenings
Activity date: Every Tuesday in November (November 4, 11, 18, 25), 9 am - 4 pm
Activity location: HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc., 102 County Street, Fall River, MA 02723
Abstract: In observance of National COPD Awareness Month, HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is holding free COPD screenings every Tuesday in November. Each participant will receive a peak flow meter and information about COPD prevention and management. For more information, call 508-679-8111.
Minnesota
Activity title: Taking Our Next Breath: Paving the Way for the Future COPD Summit
Activity date: Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:30 am - 12:05 pm
Activity location: Four Points Sheraton, 1330 Industrial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Abstract: The Minnesota COPD Coalition and the American Lung Association of Minnesota invite you to the 3rd Minnesota COPD Summit. Topics will focus on COPD issues, spotlight on Minnesota COPD work and reveal our new 2009-2010 Minnesota Strategic Plan. A luncheon to launch the Pulmonary Rehab Network will take place at 12:30 pm, following the summit. We invite interested participants to join us for the luncheon.
Pre-registration to both the summit and luncheon is required. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 25, 2008 to Heather Steffens at 651-268-7587 or heather.steffens@alamn.org.
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 – Long Branch
Activity date: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 10:30 am
Activity location: Elizabeth Benjamin Care Center Conference Room at the Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ
Abstract: This Better Breathers Club meets the second Thursday of each month. For more information, please contact Carol Logan or Tonya Hall at 732-923-6990.
Activity title: Better Breathers Club – Wayne
Activity date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 12:30 pm
Activity location: St. Joseph Wayne Hospital, 225 Hamburg Turnpike, 7th Floor - Room 7B, Wayne, NJ
Abstract: This Better Breathers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact Gail Bartilucci at 973-356-3725.
Texas
Activity title: Better Breathers Club
Activity date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Activity location: St. Abilene, TX - For exact location, call Bonnie Cox at 325-670-2872.
Abstract: The Better Breathers Club provides support and information for local residents with breathing-related illnesses, such as COPD or asthma. The group will meet on the third Monday of each month. The Club’s meeting place is not yet determined, so for more information, please call Bonnie Coxe, Pulmonary Rehab supervisor, at (325) 670-2872.
