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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.
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: May 10 –September 13, 2008
Activity Location: Honolulu, HI
Title: Project Success
Abstract: Free lung testing clinics will be given at two Longs Pharmacies in Honolulu. The following dates and times will take place at the Moiliili Longs:
May 10, 10 am-1 pm
June 18, 4-7 pm
July 9, 4-7 pm
August 23, 10 am-1 pm
September 13, 10 am-1 pm
The following dates and times will take place at Longs at Kam Shopping Center in Kalihi:
May 31, 10 am-1 pm
June 21, 10 am-1 pm
July 23, 4-7 pm
August 20, 4-7 pm
For more information please visit www.hawaiicopd.org or contact Longs Clinical Services 808-988-2439.
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: 10:00am - 2:30 pm on November 5, 2008
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.
West Virginia
Activity Dates: September 6, 2008
Activity Location: Charleston, WV
Title: 2008 WV Respiratory Rally
Abstract: The American Lung Association of West Virginia and the Respiratory and Allergic Disease Foundation will host West Virginia’s first Respiratory Rally—a one day conference on COPD for patients and the health care professionals who provide their care. The Rally will take place at the Charleston Civic Center from 10am-4pm. Continuing education credit hours will be provided for Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, and Registered Nurses. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day to patients. Lunch will be provided to all participants. For more information contact Kelli Caseman, Program Specialist at 304-342-6600 or email kcaseman@lunginfo.org
