Breathe Strong America

A Fireside Chat: Demonstrating the Value of Respiratory Care by Promoting Evidence-Based Practice
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Block off your calendar for a FREE CEU on January 22, 2025 at 12pm ET!
Join Monaghan for an exclusive Fireside Chat webinar, Practicing Evidence-Based Respiratory Care to Demonstrate the Value of Respiratory Care with Patrick Dunne and Garry Kauffman.
Participants will earn 1.0 CRCE credit.
This Fireside Chat, between two highly respected and veteran RTs leaders, will explore the factors driving the continued transition of the U.S. health care system to a value-based payment methodology, and the important role RTs can play in promoting and delivering high quality, safe, and evidenced-based respiratory care.
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Chain of Lakes Breathe Strong Club November 12th
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Leesburg Library, 100 E Main St, Leesburg, FL, 34748, United States
CHAIN OF LAKES BREATHE STRONG CLUB
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 am EDT
Click Here To Register
Florida Breathe Stronhttps://bit.ly/3Z0qSoug Clubs are Community Based Clubs for Floridians Living with Lung and Heart Conditions
A caring patient facilitator and health care professional will provide you with information, education, and encouragement for healthy living, in a setting where you can provide and gain support from the group.
Note: This CLUB Meeting is BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL
Facilitator Bob Sobkowiak (Retired Respiratory Therapist, Co-Founder of Breathe Strong America and Patient)
Co-Facilitator Dave Henry (Retired Respiratory Therapist, Community Educator) and
Guest Speakers – Northside Pharmacy Pulmonary Team
AGENDA
1. Welcome/Our Stories – Guests and Bob
2. Let’s Breathe! Breathing Exercise – Guests and Bob
3. Let’s Learn Together! – Bob with Guest Educators Northside Pulmonary Pharmacy Team
Tips from The Pharmacist / Questions for the Pharmacist
and featuring a video by Educator and Author Jane Martin, BA, CRT on Diaphragmatic Breathing
Pre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!
Click here to register!

Sponsored by Breathe Strong America and OxiMedical Respiratory

How to Navigate Medicare Annual Enrollment with Confidence
2024-10-16 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Our friends at the COPD Foundation are excited to partner with Village Medical for a webinar to empower eligible patients during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period! Learn about your eligibility and how to select the right plan.
Join them for this free virtual event next Wednesday, October 16 at 2 pm Eastern / 1 pm Central. Secure your spot now and share with anyone who may be interested: https://lnkd.in/gUcfV9G9

CSRC's Annual Northern California Conference 2024
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, Stateline, NV, 89449, United States
Register now for CSRC’s Annual Northern California Conference

2024 NJSRC Shore Conference
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, NJ, 08401, United States
The 2024 NJSRC Shore Conference (October 16, 17, 18) is quickly approaching. Be sure to register and plan to attend. This year, all three required CEU’s will be presented along with many others. Hotel reservations and conference registrations are now open at www.njsrc.org
Come to the shore to reconnect with old colleagues and meet new ones. Congressman Andy Kim from the 3rd District will be sharing a video presentation, and the keynote speaker will be Mindy Conklin MRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT. There’ll be a wealth of information as well as our vendors and a reception by the pool. There will be a merchandise store and a QR code for additional items.

Breathe Strong America Fall Webinar - Dynamic Hyperinflation
2024-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us for our Fall Webinar!
Monday, October 14, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 pm EDT
Click Here To Register
“Dynamic Hyperinflation:
What is It and What Does it Have to do with Me?”
(what actually causes shortness of breath and what you can do about it)

presented by
Dr. Ralph Panos
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Cincinnati
Medical Director VHA National TeleCritical Care Program

Moderated by Jane M. Martin, BA, CRT
Sponsored by Breathe Strong America

COPD Foundation Webinar - COPD And Medicare Made Simple
2024-10-10 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Online
Join our friends at the COPD Foundation for a one-hour webinar designed to help you navigate Medicare, especially if you live with COPD.
Medicare expert Emily Whicheloe will cover key topics such as understanding Medicare parts A, B, C, & D, selecting a Part D plan for prescription drugs, and ensuring coverage for essential COPD treatments like oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehab.
You’ll also learn about Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage options, and tips for managing medication costs. Don’t miss this chance to get informed before open enrollment begins on October 15th!
To register, click here.

Conference By The Sea 2024
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-13 | Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
The Conference by the Sea is proud to provide another year of exceptional learning to respiratory therapists and other health providers at the 42nd Annual Symposium & Exhibition, sponsored by the Maryland/DC Society for Respiratory Care. Program Applied for AARC 16 CRCE’s. Hotel accommodations will be at the Carousel Hotel. Register here!

AdventHealth Apopka Lung Transplant Discussion
2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | AdventHealth Apopka | Conference Room A, B, and C, 2100 Ocoee-Apopka Rd., Apopka, FL, 32703, United States
Please Join AdventHealth Apopka for a Free Presentation and Discussion
Hear from our guest speaker, Dr. Martin Zamora and from a panel of lung transplant recipients to learn if lung transplant is right for you. Time will be provided for a question-and-answer session with attendees.
Friday, August 2nd, 2024
1 to 2:30 PM
AdventHealth Apopka | Conference Room A, B, and C
2100 Ocoee-Apopka Rd., Apopka, FL, 32703
RSVP by calling: 407-609-7204
Learn more about the AdventHealth Transplant Institute by visiting: AdventHealthTransplantInstitute.com

COPD Foundation Free CME: Diagnosis and Prevention of COPD
2024-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join the COPD Foundation on Friday, 7/19 at 12pm ET for a FREE CME program on important gaps in the differential diagnosis and management of COPD. Register now on Medlive – A PlatformQ Health Brand.

Monaghan (AARC) Leadership Grand Rounds Webinar: Bridging Worlds
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join Monaghan’s Ken Thigpen, BS, RRT FAARC and other industry experts tomorrow at 2 PM ET at the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Leadership Grand Rounds. Ken and other industry experts will be sharing their journeys from clinical practice to industry leadership.
Don’t miss this enriching discussion! Register now: https://qrco.de/bf85zl

Suncoast Pulmonary Symposium
2024-05-09 - 2024-05-10 | Sunseeker Resort, 5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor,, FL, 33980, United States
For over 25 years the Suncoast Pulmonary Symposium has been providing a unique blend of thoughtful presentations from both national and regional speakers to the Respiratory Care Community. This year’s symposium is May 9-10th. Please click here to learn more and to register.

Learn More Breathe Better Webinar: Asthma and Your Environment
2024-04-17 13:00 (America/New_York)
Learn More Breathe Better Webinar
Asthma and Your Environment
April 17th, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern

Register to attend “Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar”!
Health is affected by the places where we live, work, learn, and play. Lung health is no exception! In this webinar, the Learn More Breathe Better program will look at the ways a variety of settings of daily life impact asthma and its management. Speakers will describe asthma management in school, at work, at home, and in urban environments. The webinar will also highlight educational resources available to use during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May.
The webinar will look at how various settings of daily life impact asthma and its management, featuring:

Learn More Breathe Better resources for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Breathe Better Network partners discussing asthma management in school, at work, at home, and in urban environments

Speakers:

David Weissman, MD, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jessica Jackson, MPH, RRT, AE-C & Lynne Bosma, LLMSW, C-HWC, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Rodney La Point, MSN, RN, National Association of School Nurses

Click Here To Register

AARC Webinar: Mass Casualty Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) on April 8, 2024 at 2pm-5pm Eastern for a LIVE WEB SYMPOSIUM! Mass Casualty Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation: Over the last two decades AARC has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to train clinicians on the role of the respiratory therapist in mass casualty care and the ventilators in the strategic national stockpile. All in anticipation of a mass respiratory failure event. COVID-19 tested this preparation and challenged the worlds health care system. Shortages of staff, PPE, ICU beds and ventilators strained even the most prepared institutions. Hospitals were required to improvise on the fly. Staffing models were created and the use of travelers became routine. The use of PPE amongst shortages placed caregivers at risk, challenging the duty to work paradigm. The role of the respiratory therapist evolved. New treatments were devised, tested and either adopted or abandoned. There were 3 types of ventilators in the stockpile (a total of approximately 14,000 ventilators). During the COVID pandemic, this number ballooned, with the addition of approximately 150,000 ventilators (over a dozen new models- 2 of the 3 original devices were scrapped). These challenges and the responses as well as future planning will be discussed in this symposium.

LIVE WEB SYMPOSIUM- April 8, 2024
2.50 Live CRCE Hours
FREE FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
Broadcast time:
2pm-5pm Eastern
1pm-4pm Central
12pm-3pm Mountain
11am-2pm Pacific
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Breathing Matters Support Group - Stories and Ways for Breathing Strong
2024-03-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Rockledge Memorial Medical Center, 1010 Beverly Dr, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Breathing Matters Support Group
Stories and Ways for Breathing Strong
March 14, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern
Bob Sobkowiak, Respiratory Therapist, and Karen Deitemeyer, Patient Advocate, share patient stories, lung health tools, airway clearance techniques, and “How Do I Get Rid of ALL THIS Mucus?” tips. There will be group discussion, sharing, questions and answers.

Presented by Bob Sobkowiak and Karen Deitemeyer

Bob Sobkowiak, RRT, TTS
National Coordinator for Breathe Strong

Karen Deitemeyer
Patient Advocate

Sponsored by

Right2Breathe World COPD Day Pulmonary Chat
2023-11-15 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Join Right2Breathe on World COPD Day – Wednesday, November 15th, for a SPECIAL EDITION of Pulmonary Chat at 4:30 PM Eastern time. Pulmonologist Dr. Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, FAARC, MAACVPR will present: Managing COPD and Exacerbations.
Exacerbations, also known as “Flare-ups,” are when there is a sudden increase in the severity of symptoms like shortness of breath and increased sputum. Exacerbations can lead to a permanent reduction of lung function as well as lengthy hospital stays. Dr. Carlin will present the latest information on Managing COPD and Exacerbations, as well as ways to recognize the early symptoms of an exacerbation. Taking action early during an exacerbation can be a game-changer in preventing hospital admissions and preserving lung function.
To register for this FREE event, please go to: https://lnkd.in/dpBAAB24

Respiratory Health Association COPD Conference November 15th
2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Respiratory Health Association is hosting our annual COPD conference for patients, caregivers, and providers. This event will take place on November 15th, 2023 (World COPD Day) from 9:00AM-12:30PM CST. Register here to participate in expert webinars, a caregiver appreciation lunch, and the chance to get a free caregiver toolkit!

AARC Congress 2023
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-08 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Attend AARC’s International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition
AARC Congress 2023 will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 5–8 (Sun.–Wed.), and there’s plenty to be excited about. It’s a spectacular networking and educational event for respiratory therapists from around the world, offering cutting-edge lectures by the top leaders in the industry. Congress will equip you with the valuable resources you need to push forward in your career. Registration and agenda to come soon. More info here

Smoky Mountain Symposium
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center, 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
Encore Healthcare hosts the 14th annual Smoky Mountain Symposium in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, TN. This annual event is the premier continuing education of the south. Respiratory, sleep, and nurse professionals can get all 12 CEUs including both ethics and safety courses. The goal of this conference is to provide relevant and timely information that can elevate your career now and in the near future.
They provide continuing education opportunities for Respiratory Therapists & Sleep Technicians. Their courses are approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care and American Association of Sleep Technologists.
Location: The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center – or attend virtually from your location!
Visit this link to learn more and to register: https://www.encorehc.com/smokymountainsymposium

Breathe Better Forsyth
2023-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Northside Hospital Forsyth, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
To download a Spanish version of this flyer, click here.

FSRC River City Symposium
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22 | Embassy Suites by Hilton St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, 300 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The River City Symposium is back! Check out the Florida Society for Respiratory Care website for more information.
Join the FSRC for the 2023 River City Symposium, to be held September 21 – 22, 2023 in St. Augustine!
CLICK HERE for more information and to register today!

Allergy & Asthma Network Free Webinar - Allergen Immunotherapy for Asthma
2023-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Allergy & Asthma Network
Free Webinar
Allergen Immunotherapy for Asthma: Guidelines and Real-Life Applications(New Webinar)
Monday, July 17, 4:00 pm Eastern

When should people with asthma consider allergen immunotherapy? How effective is it? Join us as we explore national asthma guidelines for allergen immunotherapy and review how best to implement it in patient care. We will be joined by board-certified allergist Désirée Larenas-Linnemann, MD.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Registration is FREE. Click below for more info and to register.

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AARC Summer Forum 2023
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-17 | Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316, United States
Welcome to Summer Forum 2023! Join us July 15–17 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for our annual Summer Forum event, bringing respiratory therapy leaders together from all over the U.S. and beyond.
Designed for respiratory therapy educators and those in a leadership role, Summer Forum will focus on the topics, tools, and skills to bring back to your team and department.
Spread across three days, Summer Forum includes 30 sessions filled with specially designed lectures and symposiums for RT leaders and educators. Summer Forum also offers added networking through event activities and exhibit hall browsing.
Click here to learn more!

Allergy & Asthma Network Free Webinar - Allergies Throughout the Seasons
2023-07-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Allergy & Asthma Network
Free Webinar
Allergies Throughout the Seasons
Thursday, July 13, 4:00 pm Eastern

Think allergies only happen in spring? Some people experience outdoor and indoor allergies in the summer, too. Let’s take a deeper dive and learn about different allergies that happen throughout the year. We will be joined by board-certified allergist Angela Hogan, MD.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Registration is FREE. Click below for more info and to register.

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COPD and Sleep Apnea: can I have BOTH?
2023-02-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | AdventHealth Hospital Deland (Classroom A), 701 W Plymouth Ave, Deland, FL, 32720, United States
AdventHealth Deland
and Oxygenairians present
COPD and Sleep Apnea: Can I have BOTH?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 3:00 PM Eastern

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are two of the most common pulmonary diseases. Unfortunately, they can also occur simultaneously in a phenomenon commonly referred to as Overlap Syndrome, creating twicefold the unpleasant conditions of disordered breathing.
This leads to long-term chronic health problems beyond the lungs (such as diabetes and heart disease) and their associated myriad complications.
The association between COPD as an obstructive lung disorder and OSA as a sleep breathing disorder means a person suffering from both has a compromised respiratory system that cannot even rely on sleeping at night for recovery or relief.

Featuring Educator Dave Henry

Dave Henry, RRT
Dave has over 45 years as a registered respiratory therapist and has worked as a respiratory clinical specialist with pulmonary support groups. Dave has provided clinical support, education programs to patients and CEU programs to RTs. Previous positions included director of cardiopulmonary service, adjunct professor in a respiratory care program, home care and clinical support with a respiratory manufacturing company.

Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat with Dr. Keith Robinson
2022-11-15 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat
Online Support Group
You Are What You Wear
with Dr. Keith Robinson
November 15th, 2022 4:30 PM EST
Dr. Keith Robinson joins the Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat Group to talk about the latest trends in technology and the opportunities for both the individual and their doctor to make better decisions in managing their COPD. Attendees will get to hear a high level overview of what is out on the market, future technologies in development, ways to talk to their physician and improve their overall COPD management, and much more.
This meeting is brought to you through a partnership with CAIRE, Inc.
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Registration is FREE, but required in advance.
Please click the link to register.
Click Here to Register

Dr. Keith Robinson, MD MS FCCP, is board certified in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine. He is the Medical Director of Syneos Health since February 2020, and leader of technology-patient centered research for world class health outcomes. Dr. Robinson is also a member of the Baptist Health Quality Network and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at Florida International University, Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida.

Better Breathers Club Apopka: Sleep Solutions
2022-11-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Altamonte Hospital – Chatlos, 601 E Altamonte Dr, , FL, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701
Better Breathers Club Apopka Presents
SLEEP SOLUTIONS
November 11th at 1 pm Eastern
Sleep is so VERY important to our health and unfortunately, those who need it the most often go without. This presentation will give you solutions to improve your sleep and, better sleep means better health. The speaker, Deborah Koniuszy, is a registered respiratory therapist with many years of experience. She grew up in Florida, graduated from UCF with her BS degree, was the RT Supervisor at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, RT at Florida Hospital, Winter Park (now Advent Health Winter Park) for 10 years serving all departments including running the pulmonary rehab department, RT at Advent Health, Orlando, Pulmonary Rehab and most recently, Lead Therapist at Advent Health Altamonte Springs Pulmonary Rehab. Please join us to hear what she has to say and perhaps go to bed this night with new found ways to find restful sleep and improved health.

PN Medical Virtual Breather Training
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Strengthen your respiratory muscles for healthier breathing

You’re invited to join us virtually on Tuesday, November 8th at 1 pm EST for Respiratory Muscle Training!
Our clinical team will show you exactly how to master Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) using THE BREATHER so you can ease your symptoms and strengthen your breathing.
You’re invited to join us virtually on Tuesday, November 8th at 1 pm EST for Respiratory Muscle Training!
Our clinical team will show you exactly how to master Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) using THE BREATHER so you can ease your symptoms and strengthen your breathing.
IN THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL LEARN:
RMT: Find out what’s happening to your respiratory system when you train with THE BREATHER
RMW: Respiratory Muscle Weakness & why it’s a big deal
Tips: The key to success is to train “IN THE ZONE”
Setbacks: How to come back strong from sickness or injury
Shortcuts: Access our most effective & popular DIY videos, downloads, and BREATHER COACH App
Q&As: Ask our clinicians anything at the end of your session
Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to join you! This training is open to everyone—including new, experienced, and future Breather users.

Register Now

Meet The Presenter

Elizabeth (Betsy) Page
MA, CCC/SLP, PN Medical Master Clinician
Betsy has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has experience in various adult rehabilitation settings. Betsy promotes an interdisciplinary approach to medical-based rehabilitation assessment and treatment. She is a leader in her field and has enjoyed great outcomes working with those impacted by Respiratory Muscle Weakness among various other medical conditions and functional limitations. Betsy has a passion for clinical program development, implementation, and education.

Smoky Mountain Symposium
2022-11-02 - 2022-11-04 | Online
13th Annual Smoky Mountain Symposium
November 2-4th, 2022
Encore Healthcare hosts the annual Smoky Mountain Symposium in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, TN. This annual event is the premier continuing education of the south. Respiratory, sleep, and nurse professionals can get all 12 CEUs including both ethics and safety courses. The goal of this conference is to provide relevant and timely information that can elevate your career now and in the near future.
We provide continuing education opportunities for Respiratory Therapists & Sleep Technicians. Our courses are approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care and American Association of Sleep Technologists.
Location: Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863
or attend virtually from your location!
Click here to learn more and to register!

COPD Foundation Event: Can COPD be Genetic?
2022-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
COPD Foundation Presents

Can COPD be Genetic? What Every Clinician Needs to Know
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 2:00 PM EDT

Are you a primary care or family medicine physician, PA, NP, or other health care professional interested in learning more about Genetic COPD? Join the COPD Foundation for an informative session Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at 2 p.m. EDT.
Hear from Brian Smith, MD, Christina Hunt, BS, RRT-NPS, and Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, about how to detect and support patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Join us on Facebook Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. EDT to learn from these experts.

Register now for the event
