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SUMMARY:Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat - Alpha1 and COPD
DESCRIPTION:Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat\nOnline Support Group\nAlpha1 and COPD \nFeb 23\, 2021 4:30 PM EST\n\nBreathe Strong is partnering with Right2Breathe to present an educational webinar about COPD and Alpha1. Join us as our speakers Dave Henry and Laura Pearson share information about Alpha-1 and COPD. Dave Henry is a Respiratory Therapist and Breathe Strong Community Education Coordinator while Laura Pearson is a Registered Nurse living with Alpha-1. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from their perspectives as clinician-educator and clinician-patient to further your understanding of COPD and Alpha-1. As always\, a Q&A session will follow their presentation. \nRegistration is FREE\, but required in advance.\nPlease click the link to register. \n\nClick Here to Register \n  \nPresented by Laura Pearson\, RN and Dave Henry\, RRT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLaura Pearson RN\nRetired Nurse\, Alpha1 Patient\, Alpha1 Foundation former volunteerr \n\n  \nDave Henry\, RRT\, TTS\nRespiratory Therapist and Breathe Strong Community Education Coordinator \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/right2breathe-pulmonary-chat-alpha1-and-copd/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T140000
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SUMMARY:Free COPD and IPF  Webinar January 11th
DESCRIPTION:FREE COPD WEBINAR\nMedications: COPD vs IPF\nJan 11\, 2021 2:00 PM Eastern\nLearn about the signs and symptoms of COPD and IPF\, and the appropriate medications for each\, plus more tips for coping and staying healthy with lung disease.  \n  \nClick Here to Join the Webinar at 2 pm EST on 1/11 \n  \nPresented by Gloria Bailey and Bob Sobkowiak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGloria Bailey MPH\, BSRT\, RRT\nLung Health Program Coordinator at AdventHealth Ocala \n\n  \nBob Sobkowiak\, RRT\, TTS\nNational coordinator for Breathe Strong \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSponsored by
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/free-copd-ipf-webinar-january-11th/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210105T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Coping With COPD Webinar January 5th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFREE COPD WEBINAR\n2021 New Year\nSeven Step Action Plan\nCoping with COPD\nJan 5\, 2021 3:00 PM MST\nHelpful pointers to help you stay out of the hospital\, create a COPD action plan\, find an effective healthcare team\, with focus on the importance of coping with COPD. \n  \nClick Here to Join the Webinar at 3 pm on 1/5 \nPresented by Marilyn Klingler and Bob Sobkowiak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMarilyn Klingler RN\, B.S.\, M.Ed.\nis a nurse and a health educator who has practiced nursing for 40 years in several specialties including intensive care\, emergency\, cardiac and pulmonary specialties. She has given presentations at hospital and community groups throughout Arizona and is the author of Triumph Over Lung Disease. \n\n  \nBob Sobkowiak\, RRT\, TTS\nis a former US Air Force medic and respiratory therapist. He has served in areas of clinical acute care management\, education\, Pulmonary Rehab\, home care\, and has worked closely with ALA\, and COPD Foundation. He is the national coordinator for Breathe Strong. \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/free-coping-with-copd-webinar-january-5th/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191123T153000
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SUMMARY:BREATHE STRONG Community Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Door Prizes & FREE testing for COPD patients. \nThe workshop will provide support and education to our COPD community. \nSeveral healthcare agencies have partnered together to provide this day of education for Charlotte County. \nThis FREE event will provide you with informative lectures\, equipment education and free pre-testing for COPD patients. \nPlease join us on this exciting day! \nPlease RSVP to Jen @ Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center\n941-235-8011 \n8:30AM-3:30PM\n12:15PM-1:30PM- Lunch \nFirst Alliance Church\, 20444 Midway Blvd\, Port Charlotte\, FL 33952 \nAGENDA\n8:30-9:45am Registration and Vendors and Exhibits\, Coffee “Plus”\n9:45-10:00am Welcome  Denise Leazenby and Bob Sobkowiak\nLung Matters\, Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center\, COPD Breathe Strong America\n10:00- 10:45 am COPD-Lung Health101-2019 Dr. Jaime Cancel\,\nPulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Specialists\, Port Charlotte\n10:45- 11:00 am Questions and Answers Dr.Cancel\n11:00-11:15 am Break\n11:15am-12:00pm Enjoying Life with COPD/ Other Lung Matters\nRodica Vasilescu\, PhD\, APN-C\, CNP-BC\, TTS\, SMH Lung Health Center\n12:00-12:15pm Questions and Answers  Rodica Vasilescu\,PhD\,APN-C\n12:15-1:30pm Lunch\, drawings*\, testing**\, and visits with*** vendors\n1:30-2:15pm Patient Panel Patricia Anderton\, Lyla Nash\, Grant Rosensteel\n2:15-3:00pm Eat Well and Be Fit- Mariah Arias\, RD\, Denise Leazenby\, CRT\n3:00-3:30pm Questions and Answers with Speakers-Town Hall Style \n*Patient/Caregiver Prizes as well as Health Care Professionals inviting most patients\n** Free Testing for COPD Patients\n*** Both from vendors sharing to group and at exhibit \nREGISTRATION PROCESS Free for Patients and Caregivers and Health Care Professionals-\nPlease contact Jen at Port Charlotte Rehab (941) 235-8011 \nThanks to the Sponsors and the FSRC(Florida Society for Respiratory Care)/ Respiratory Therapy Students for their Support in this Community Outreach Event!
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/breathe-strong-community-education-day/
LOCATION:First Alliance Church\, 20444 Midway Blvd\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191122T160000
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SUMMARY:US COPD Coalition Webinar on Supplemental Oxygen Systems: Helping Patients Get What They Need
DESCRIPTION:Our partners at the US COPD Coalition are presenting an informative webinar on Supplemental Oxygen Systems. Here is more information and a link to register: \n\nNovember is COPD Awareness Month\, and the US COPD Coalition continues its work to raise awareness of COPD and the issues patients face\, particularly in the area of access to oxygen. Please join us for the second installment of our webinar series that will help individuals better understand their options around oxygen therapy. To view a recording of our initial webinar\, hwls on October 16\, 2019\, click here: Medicare and Oxygen Webinar Recording (You will be required to enter your name and email address to view the webinar recording). \nIn our first webinar\, we heard from representatives from Medicare who explained the rules under which Medicare operates when it comes to paying for oxygen. In this next webinar\, you will hear from a panel consisting of a pulmonary physician\, a pulmonary nurse practitioner\, and a COPD patient. The discussion will be moderated by a respiratory therapist. Our panel will discuss options for supplemental oxygen systems\, and how to work with the system to obtain what you need. \nOur distinguished panelists for this event include: \nJerry Krishnan\, MD\, PhD – Associate Vice Chancellor\, Population Health Sciences Program; Executive Director\, Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design; Professor of Medicine & Public Health ~ University of Illinois at Chicago \nKathleen O. Lindell\, PhD\, RN\, ATSF\, FAAN – Associate Professor of Medicine & Nursing\, University of Pittsburgh Dorothy P. & Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease at UPMC \nValerie Chang\, JD – Vice-Chair\, US COPD Coalition; Chair\, Hawaii COPD Coalition \nSam Giordano\, MBA\, RRT\, FAARC – Chair\, US COPD Coalition \nPlease register and join us on Friday\, November 22\, 2019 at 4:00 pm EST After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nFollow this link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/398809762840429323
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/us-copd-coalition-webinar-on-supplemental-oxygen-systems-helping-patients-get-what-they-need/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
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SUMMARY:ENCORE SMOKY MOUNTAIN SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual Smoky Mountain Symposium is in the Gatlinburg area again. Back by popular demand\, this event has one of the most consistent followings we’ve ever seen. Respiratory & Sleep Professionals can get all 12 CEU including both ethics and safety courses. National speakers\, 20+ vendors. To learn more\, please visit the website.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/encore-smoky-mountain-symposium/
LOCATION:Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center\, 3230 Parkway\, Pigeon Forge\, TN\, 37863\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191119T120000
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CREATED:20191119T115205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T130405Z
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SUMMARY:Breathe Strong World COPD Day Event - Sarasota Memorial Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Education and awareness about COPD. Located at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cafeteria.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/world-copd-day-event-19-2/
LOCATION:Sarasota Memorial Hospital\, 1700 S Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34239\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Breathe Strong":MAILTO:Bob Sobkowiak
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191115T170000
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CREATED:20191119T113751Z
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SUMMARY:ALA LUNG FORCE Expo Fort Lauderdale\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The LUNG FORCE Expo is a program designed for patients\, caregivers and healthcare providers to learn more about the latest trends\, resources and research surrounding lung cancer\, COPD\, and other chronic lung diseases. \nAt a LUNG FORCE Expo you will…\nLEARN\nimportant lung disease information. \nCARE\nfor yourself and others by expanding your lung disease knowledge. \nSHARE\na meaningful experience with others who are fighting lung disease.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/ala-lung-force-expo-fort-lauderdale-fl/
LOCATION:The Signature Grand\, 6900 State Road 84\, FL\, 33317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T170000
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SUMMARY:LUNG FORCE Expo - Orlando
DESCRIPTION:The LUNG FORCE Expo is a program designed for patients\, caregivers and healthcare providers to learn more about the latest trends\, resources and research surrounding lung cancer\, COPD\, and other chronic lung diseases. \nAt a LUNG FORCE Expo you will…\nLEARN\nimportant lung disease information. \nCARE\nfor yourself and others by expanding your lung disease knowledge. \nSHARE\na meaningful experience with others who are fighting lung disease.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/lung-force-expo-orlando/
LOCATION:Sea World Orlando Pavilions\, 7007 Sea World Dr\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32821\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180628
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SUMMARY:Breathe Strong Educational Outreach for Respiratory Care Students
DESCRIPTION:Breathe Strong is doing an education outreach to the St Petersburg College Respiratory Care Students in St. Petersburg\, Florida.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/breathe-strong-educational-outreach-for-respiratory-care-students/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180622T153000
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CREATED:20180605T234048Z
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SUMMARY:FSRC  Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 23nd Annual Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference June 21-22\, 2018 at the Radisson Resort at the Port. Across from Port Canaveral cruise ships\, the hotel offers a great rate\, ($119 per night +tax) and features lush tropical landscapes\, free form waterfall pool with tiki bar\, lighted tennis court\, whirlpool\, fitness center\, only minutes from Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center. This 12 CEU event is sponsored by the FSRC\, Chapter 4\, and the Respiratory Care Community of Brevard County. A bonus certificate for 2 online CEUs for all paid 2 day Florida licensed attendees. Online bonus CEUs must be completed by July 30\, 2018 for submission to CE Broker for the current license biennium ending May 31\, 2019. A Poolside Reception on Thursday evening\, Continental Breakfast and hot buffet Lunch are included both days.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/fsrc-space-coast-cardiopulmonary-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Resort at the Port\, 8701 Astronaut Blvd\, Cape Canaveral\, FL 32920\, FL\, 32920\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Society for Respiratory Care":MAILTO:fsrc@fsrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180518T170000
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SUMMARY:Patient Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE PATIENT ADVOCACY MOVEMENT\nAttend the FSRC Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit\nHilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort\nMay 18\, 2018 – 2-5 PM\nHeld in Conjunction with the FSRC Sunshine Seminar May 17-18\nHelp Enact Change for Quality\nRespiratory Patient Care \nPatients with chronic respiratory conditions and caregivers know it is essential for medical professionals and patients to communicate\, share information\, and join together to achieve the best in patient care and quality of life. \nThe FSRC Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit Meeting is designed to build partnerships between chronic respiratory patients\, caregivers\, advocates\, physicians\, and respiratory therapists – to align goals towards improving the patient care\, equipment\, and services. \nRegistration is free. Sign up early today!\nRefreshments will be provided.\nRegistration deadline is May 4\, 2018. \nWho Should Attend The Summit?\nPatients with chronic respiratory conditions\nPatient advocates\nCaregivers\, friends\, family of patients\nRespiratory therapists* and physicians \n*CEUs provided for FSRC Seminar attendees\, RTs attending Summit only will not receive CEUs
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/1593/
LOCATION:Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort\, 100 N Atlantic Ave\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, 32118\, United States
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