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Activity date: Dates and times vary.
Activity location: Meeting is held via teleconference. Please contact Amber Mazzei for more information.
Abstract: The coalition was established in November 2007, through a collaboration between the Arizona Department of Health Services and the American Lung Association of Arizona. Its mission is to promote lung health and prevent disease through education, advocacy and outreach.
Join the Breathe Easy Arizona coalition and help make a difference in the lives of Arizona's COPD population. You can get involved with one of our several working groups that address issues ranging from advocacy to legislative to membership recruitment.
Sponsor: American Lung Association in Arizona
Contact: Amber Mazzei, amazzei@lungarizona.org or 520-468-7458
Activity date: Dates and times vary
Activity location: San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
Abstract: A COPD Self-Management and Support Program for people with COPD and their caregivers. The goals for this 4-session course are as follows:
Sponsor: Breathe California and San Francisco General Hospital Healthy San Francisco Asthma/COPD Program
Contact: Ashley Mevi, ashleym@ggbreathe.org or (650) 994-5868
Activity date: Dates and times vary
Activity location: San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
Abstract: The Better Breathers Club is designed for people with chronic lung disease such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, and their families.
This educational program provides the opportunity to learn more about your lung disease through a variety of speakers that can help you breathe easier and improve the quality of your life. This supportive environment offers the chance to share ideas and concerns. Meetings are held once a month in San Jose and Palo Alto. We also offer quarterly meetings in Gilroy. The meetings are free and new members are always welcome.
Sponsor: Breathe California
Contact: Ashley Mevi, ashleym@ggbreathe.org or (650) 994-5868
Activity date: Ongoing, varies by county and location (see below)
Activity location: varies by county and location (see below)
Abstract: Better Breathers Clubs provide ongoing techniques and information for individuals suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) and other debilitating lung diseases. The objective of the Better Breathers Club is to provide persons suffering with lung disease information on how to live with the disease; education on oxygen and other devices; increase exercise tolerance; to control and reduce, if possible the symptoms of breathing difficulties; decrease in hospitalizations, traveling, and more. These meetings will provide persons who suffer from these often debilitating illnesses a forum in which they can share and learn from persons with similar experiences.
Fremont
Date: Meets 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:00 pm,
Location: Washington Hospital/Washington West, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA
Contact: Margaret Chaika, 510-494-7025
San Leandro
Date: 4th Monday of each month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: San Leandro Hospital Education Center, 13855 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA
Contact: Linda Fritz, lkfritz@sbcglobal.net or 510-667-4538
Chico
Contact: Dorothy Mraz-Smith, 530-332-6898
Calaveras
Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Location: St. Joseph's Mark Twain Hospital, 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA
Contact: Johanna Vermeltfoort, RN, 209-754-3521
Concord
Date: Last Wednesday every other month, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: John Muir Medical Center, Building 2 2730 Grant Street, Concord, CA
Contact: Lana Hilling, lana.hilling@johnmuirhealth.com or 925-674-2351
Pinole
Date: 3rd Saturday of each month, 1:00 pm,
Location: Pinole Public Safety Building, Alex Clark Room, 880 Tennent Avenue, Pinole, CA
Contact: Patricia Rae Harris, 510-260-7307
South Lake Tahoe
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Location: South Lake Tahoe Senior Center 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Contact: Jan Peacock, 530-542-3000 x 2500
Fresno
Date: 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon (No meetings on July and August)
Location: Community Medical Centers 1925 E. Dakota, Fresno, CA
Contact: Marilyn Carter at 559-459-1558, mcarter@communitymedical.org
Eureka
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 pm
Location: Senior Resource Center, Third Floor Conference Room, 1910 California Street, Eureka, CA 95501-2899
Contact: Valerie Vogel, valerie_vogel@apria.com
Arcata/McKinleyville
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 3:00 pm
Location: Senior Resource Center 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519-3920
Contact: Carl Willoughby, 707-834-4289
Fortuna
Date: 1st Wednesday of each month, 3:00 pm
Location: Redwood Memorial Hospital 3300 Renner Dr., Fortuna, CA 95540
Contact: Valerie Vogel, valerie_vogel@apria.com
Bakersfield
Date: Once a month, April – September, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; day varies
Location: John's Incredible Pizza, 3709 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact: Sharon Borradori, 661-847-4700, sharon@kernlung.org
Lancaster
Date: Meets monthly, call for exact dates
Location: AV Lung Institute 1601 West Avenue J, Suite 204 Lancaster, CA 91354
Contact: George Washington, RRT 661-949-1550
Agoura Hills
Date: Meets every three months from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.; Call for exact dates
Location: Community Medical Group, 30125 W. Agoura Road, #200, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Contact: Nora Hayes, (818) 707-9693 ext 1250
Covina
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month, 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. Reservations required (No Meeting in July) lunch provided for $5
Location: Citrus Valley Medical Center - Inter Community Campus, 210 West San Bernardino Road, Covina, California 91723
Contact: Cinda Claprood or Nancy Anderson, (626) 915-6283, nanderson@mail.cvhp.org
Glendale
Date: 1st Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Reservations required
Location: Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206
Contact: Jeanne Anderson, (818) 409-8268
Long Beach
Date: Last Thursday of each month (except December) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Memorial Hospital - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Conference Room, Room #210, 2840 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90806
Contact: Cindy Hinderberger at (562) 933-5864
Los Angeles
Date: Every other month, starting July 13, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Abstract: Breathe California of Los Angeles County facilitates the Better Breathers Club in Los Angeles County every other month. The Better Breathers Club is a free support group that provides information on ways to manage COPD to people living with the lung disease and their caregivers. Dates, times and locations vary.
Breathe California of Los Angeles County is seeking to facilitate additional self-initiated support groups throughout Los Angeles County. Please contact Claudia Medina at 323-935-8050 x. 237 or cmedina@breathela.org for more information.
Sponsor: Breathe California of Los Angeles County
Contact: Claudia Medina, 323-935-8050 x. 237 or cmedina@breathela.org
Los Angeles
Date: Last Thursday of each month, call for exact dates, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Barlow Respiratory Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Prim Desai, (213) 250-4200, ext 3153
Los Angeles
Date: Call for exact dates
Location: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Mark Goodson Bldg., Room 902, 444 S. San Vicente, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Contact: Susan Clark, (310) 423-9566
San Pedro
Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Location: Little Company of Mary of San Pedro Hospital, Conference Room, 1300 West 7th St., San Pedro, California 90732
Contact: Kris T. Burst, (310) 832-3311, Ext. 6268
Sepulveda
Date: 3rd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Location: Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center 1611 Plummer St. Building 200, room 2500 North Hills, CA 91343
Contact: Rachel Rosen at (818) 895-9569 rachel.rosen@va.gov
Torrance
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., lunch from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Little Company of Mary of Torrance, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Contact: Jackie Tosolini, RRT; (310) 937-1979
Torrance
Date: 4th Friday of every other month, call for exact dates and time
Location: LA Biomedical Research Institute, 21840 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90502
Contact: Kathless Norulak, RRT at (310) 222-8200, knourlak@labiomed.org; Peggy Walker, RRT at (310) 222-8276;
Claudia Medina, (323) 935-8050 ext. 237, cmedina@breathela.org
Madera
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:00 pm
Location: Madera Community Hospital 1200 W. Almond, Madera, CA 93637-5696
Contact: Lerri Deedon at 559-675-5555 x5750, ldeedon@maderahospital.org
Oakhurst
Date: Last Saturday of each month, 1:00 pm
Location: Community Urgent Care Center, (2nd Floor) 48677 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644-9217
Contact: Susie Rico at 559-222-4800 x12, srico@amerilungcencal.org Yolande Posenaer Collins at (619) 297-3901, yposenaer@alac.org
Mill Valley
Date: Every 4th Thursday of each month, 1:00 pm
Location: 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Contact: Jenny Bard, jbard@alac.org Doranne Cuenco, PhD., RN, 415-476-5375, dyspnea@nursing.ucsf.edu
Novato
Date: Meets 1st Wednesday, 2:00 pm (No meetings for summer of 2010)
Location: Sutter Medical Center, Wilkes Conference Room. 165 Rowland Boulevard, Novato, CA 94945
Contact: Jenny Bard, jbard@alac.org
Modesto
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Memorial Medical Center 1800 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355
Contact: Tom Ankeney, 209-569-7611
Grass Valley
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month, Noon
Location: Sierra Nevada Hospital, 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5723
Contact: Alice Cardwell, 530-274-6157
Newport Beach
Date: Usually every other Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Hoag Hospital, One Hoag Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162
Contact: Joan Nehls, (949) 760-5831, jnehls@hoaghospital.org
Fountain Valley
Date: Various times and dates
Location: Fountain Valley Hospital and Regional Medical Center, 17100 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Contact: Joel Boyd, (714) 966-7200
Huntington Beach
Date: Call for dates and times
Location: Huntington Beach Healthcare Center, 18672 Florida St. #100, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Contact: Linda Dyer, (714) 698-2800
Auburn
Date: 3rd Friday of each month, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Sutter Auburn Faith Community Hospital, 11815 Education Street, Auburn, CA 95602-2410
Contact: LaDonna Fukuyama, 530-888-4500, fukuyal1@sufferhealth.org
Roseville
Date: Meets quarterly, call for more information
Location: Sutter Roseville, 1 Medical Plaza Dr, Roseville, CA 95677
Contact: Lori Wray, 916-781-1449
Hemet
Date: Call for more information
Location: Hemet Valley Medical Center, 1117 E. Devonshire, Hemet, CA 92543
Contact: Roy Miller, 951-652-2811, rmiller@vhs.dst.ca.us
Joshua Tree
Date: 1st Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am
Location: Hi-Desert Medical Center, 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact: Sandra Gray, 760-362-4519, graysand@peoplepc.com
Murrieta
Date: 1st Friday of each month 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: California Oaks Therapy Center, 40974 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
Contact: Cecilia Williams, 951-698-5556, wcecilia@aol.com
Palm Springs
Date: Every Thursday, 11:00 am - Noon
Location: Desert Regional Medical Center, 1150 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4872
Contact: Leslie Krause-Malloy, 760-328-2559, lesrt22@aol.com
Rancho Mirage
Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12 noon
Location: Eisenhower Medical Center, Renker Wellness Center, 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Contact: Julia Dugan, 760-773-2031, jdugan@emc.org
Riverside
Date: Meets 2nd Wednesdays of each month; call for more information
Location: Parkview Community Hospital, 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA 92503
Contact: Audi Espinoza, 951-688-2211, Ext. 4542, amanns@pchmc.org
Sun City
Date: Meets 2nd and last Thursdays of each month, call for more information
Location: Menifee Valley Medical Center, 28400 McCall Blvd., Sun City, CA 92585
Contact: Bill Morrison, 951-679-8888
Temecula
Date: Call for dates and times
Location: Rancho Springs Medical Center, 25500 Medical Center Drive, Temecula, CA 95608
Contact: Pedro Flores, 951-506-3001, pedrosinbox@msn.com
Carmichael
Date: Monthly Luncheon and Presentation; call for more information
Location: (Mercy San Juan) 6555 Coyle Ave, Carmichael CA
Contact: Barbara Rife/Cindy Purinton, 916-537-5299
La Mesa
Date: 3rd Fridays of each month, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Dr. Herrick Health Library, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, CA 91942
Contact: Lynne Schneider, RCP (619) 442-2939
North County
Date: Every other month, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm; call for more information
Location: Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
Contact: Valerie Naegele, naegelevf@tcmc.com, 760-940-3070
North County
Date: 2nd Wednesdays of each month, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Dorothy E. Boeger Bldg. 728 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA
Rancho Bernardo
Date: 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30-3:30
Location: Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128
Contact: Yolande Posenaer Collins at (619) 297-3901, yposenaer@alac.org
San Diego
Date: 3rd Monday of each month, 1:00 pm -3:00 p.m.
Location: American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Contact: Suzanne Rodriguez, 619-479-5908
San Diego
Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: George Stevens Senior Community Center, 570 South 65th Street, San Diego, CA 92114
Contact: gean.723@cox.net
Apple Valley
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Location: St Mary Medical Center 18300 Highway 18, Apple Valley, California 92307
Contact: Shelly Beam, 760-946-8106, Shelly.Beam@StJoe.org
Big Bear Lake
Date: Last Wednesday of each month, 2:00 pm
Location: Bear Valley Community Hospital, 41870 Garstin Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Kandis Krell, 909-878-8216
Fontana
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 12 noon to 2 pm
Location: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 9961 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
Contact: Marilee Casteel, 909-417-5270, MarileeECasteel@kp.org
Redlands
Date: 1st Thursday of each month; 10:00 am
Location: Somerford Place, 1319 Brookside Ave., Redlands, CA 92373
Contact: Anny Duvinin, RTT, RCP, 909-793-0802
Stockton
Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Weaver Bldg. 1805 N. California St., Stockton, CA 95204
Contact: Lori Hanston, RT, 209-943-2000
Redwood City
Date: 3rd Monday of each month, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
Contact: Gina Thomas, GinaThomas@chw.edu or 650-369-5811
Daly City
Date: Various times and dates
Location: Seton Medical Center, 1900 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA
Contact: Chris Garvey, ChrisGarvey@dochs.org or 650-991-6776
Goleta
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: New Horizons/Encina, 250 Moreton Bay Lane, Goleta, CA 93117
Contact: Donna Beal, dbeal@alac.org
Santa Maria
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Marian Medical Center, 1406 East Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454
Contact: Heather Johnson, hjohnson@alac.org
Mountain View
Date: 1st Monday of each month, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
Contact: Missy Von Luehrte, 650-940-7130, Missyvl@garlic.com
Petaluma
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:00 pm (No meetings for summer of 2010)
Location: Petaluma Valley Hospital, Burns Hall (Room A), 400 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA, 94975
Contact: Jenny Bard, jbard@alac.org, Mary Hickerson, 415-884-2205
Santa Rosa
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Location: American Lung Association Office, 115 Talbot Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4033
Contact: Jenny Bard, jbard@alac.org; Rob Cook, 707-481-1019, robcook@att.net
Tulare/Visalia
Date: 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30pm (No meetings for July and August)
Location: Lifestyle Center, 5105 West Cypress Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277-8304
Contact: Jeanine Snider at 559-624-3997
Sonora
Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Location: Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370-5956
Contact: Julie Sutton, RT, 209-928-3612
Ventura
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Community Memorial Hospital, (8th Floor), 147 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Regina Stevens, rstevens@alac.org
Activity date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10 - 11 a.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 4:30 - 5:30
p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the third Friday of each month at 9 a.m.
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 date: BI-MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the third Tuesday every other month at 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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 - 7 p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the last Monday of each month at 1 p.m.
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 date: QUARTERLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets quarterly for four consecutive Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call for more information
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.
Activity date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — Second Friday of each month; (no meeting in September) 10 - 12:00 p.m.
Activity location: Kaiser's Honolulu Clinic, 1010 Pensacola Street, Honolulu, HI
Abstract: "Breathing Hui" is respiratory support group that meets on the second Friday of every month. Our group will be facilitated by respiratory therapist Jo Ann Ikehara while members enjoy free refreshments. Materials, topics and guest speakers vary. Please join us!
Sponsor: Hawaii COPD Coalition
Contact: Hawaii COPD Coalition, (808)699-9839, copd.hawaii@yahoo.com
Activity date: September 11, 2012, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Activity location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Abstract: The annual Catch Your Breath Educational Conference will be hosted by the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Catch Your Breath is Respiratory Health Association’s women-focused lung health initiative. The Catch Your Breath initiative is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for lung disease research and programs. The annual conference brings medical and business professionals together with women and their families to explore key issues in lung disease.
This event is $35 per person and includes materials and the cost of dinner.
For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.lungchicago.org/catch-your-breath-conference/.
Sponsor: Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Contact: Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, 312- 628-0241 or catchyourbreath@lungchicago.org
Activity date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Activity location: 8111 S. Emerson Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46237
Abstract: This is a free support group for individuals with lung disease, their family and friends. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m. We have speakers on a variety of topics related to managing lung disease. We meet in the CV Testing conference room of the Heart Center. Contact 317-782-6579. We do not meet in January and February.
Sponsor: Franciscan St. Francis Health & American Lung Assoc.
Contact: Beverly Smith, 317-782-6579, Beverly.Smith@franciscanalliance.org
Activity date: September 19, 2012, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Activity location: MDH Snelling Office Park, 1645 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108
Abstract: The 5th Minnesota COPD Summit will be hosted by the Minnesota COPD Coalition and the American Lung Association in Minnesota. The COPD Summit is designed for health care professionals, delivery systems, and health plans interested in improving COPD management in the state. The summit will include:
A hot breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. and a snack will be served around 10:30 a.m.
For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.lung.org/associations/states/minnesota/events-programs/mn-copd-coalition/upcoming-copd-meeting/mn-copd-summit.html.
Sponsor: Minnesota COPD Coalition and the American Lung Association in Minnesota
Contact: American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest, 312-781-1100 or info@lungil.org
Activity date: Every second Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Activity location: Madonna ProActive, 7111 Stephanie Lane (55th & Pine Lake Road), Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
Abstract: The Madonna ProActive Better Breathers Club is a free support group sponsored by the American Lung Association of the Plains Gulf Region and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital for persons with chronic lung disease and their families.
Madonna's Better Breathers Club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each event will feature an educational topic on living well with COPD.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Willis at 402-486-8622 or rwills@madonna.org
Sponsor: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, NE
Contact: Rebecca Willis, 402-486-8622 or rwills@madonna.org.
Activity date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This
group meets the first week of each month on alternating Wednesday and
Thursday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call for more information.
Activity location: Bedford, NH
Abstract: This work group is charged with developing and implementing activities and campaigns designed to raise awareness about COPD that will lead to a better understanding of the disease by all who are affected by it. The group is composed of COPD patients, health care providers, medical equipment representatives and insurers. The group meets the first week of each month on alternating Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The meetings are open to all who are interested. For more information, please contact Diane Smogor at (603)669-2411 or dsmogor@breathenh.org.
Activity date: Dates vary, 2 p.m.
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 date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This groups meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
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 date: 2nd Wednesday of every month at 1 pm beginning November 12, 2011
Activity location: Three Rivers Community Hospital, Washington Campus, Conference Room A,, 1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, OR 97526
Abstract: The Better Breathers offers people an effective way to cope with COPD and lung disease in a supportive atmosphere where people share in their struggles. It feels good to talk with others who understand, which has a positive impact on your health. Better Breathers meets regularly and has educational presentations on a wide range of relevant topics including: how COPD affects the lungs; breathing techniques; exercise; talking with your physician; medications and other treatment options; medical tests; supplemental oxygen; home health care; lung transplants; and air pollution. If you feel alone and isolated, these support groups can help.
Sponsor: Three Rivers Community Hospital
Contact: Shari Cunningham, 541-472-7850, SCunningham@asante.org
Activity date: MONTHLY (recurring meeting) — This group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Activity location: Codorus Valley Corporate Center, Community Room Terrace (lower level), 105 Leaders Heights Road, York, PA 17403
Abstract:Abstract: The York Better Breathers Club is for adults with COPD and meets the third Thursday of the month between April and December. For more information, contact B. Derek Shaw at 717-541-5864 or bdshaw@lunginfo.org.
Activity date: Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. beginning April 11.
Activity location: Chippenham Hospital, 7101 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, VA
Abstract: A group approach to focus on what matters to the members of our community whose lives are impacted by chronic lung disease. We have an informational speaker each month. Our meetings are educational, supportive, and fun. The meetings are held in Bosher Auditorium. Our meetings are free and open to all who are interested.
Free parking is available in a parking deck facing the Jahnke Road entrance. Free Valet Parking is also available for your convenience. Bosher Auditorium is located directly behind the hospital reception/information desk.
Sponsor: Breath Matters Support Group of Virginia, http://breathmatters.org/
Contact: Russell Glover, 804-378-0628, russellglover@verizon.net
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