Breathe Strong America

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

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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

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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.
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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

AdventHealth Apopka Better Breathers Club October 2022
2022-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Advent Health Apopka, 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd,, Apopka, FL, 32703, United States
AdventHealth Apopka Better Breathers Club Presents

The Ins and Outs of Pulmonary Fibrosis
with Kelly Good
Friday, October 7th, 2022 1:00 PM EST

It’s time for Advent Health Apopka’s Better Breathers meeting and we can’t wait to see you again!
The date is Friday, October 7th, 2022 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
RSVP by calling 407-609-7204 by Thursday, Oct. 6th at 3 pm.
For those who are new to Better Breathers, it is an educational support group meeting. During a meeting, we usually have a light snack and have a guest speaker that addresses a topic that is apropos for those living with lung disease, and then end with a game and a prize winner.
But to say that is all there is to Better Breathers would be such an injustice. It is a time of connecting, enjoyment and laughter, refocusing on what really matters, sharing with and learning from others, becoming more aware and able to address your lung condition, and an excellent resource in your life’s journey.

Moving Mountains Lung Health Conference 2022
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St., Denver, CO, 80211
October 1st, 2022 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
PPA Event Center 2105 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80211
Since October of 2003, the Colorado Lung Health Connection and the American Lung Association in Colorado have partnered together to host the Thomas L. Petty, MD Moving Mountains Lung Health Conference.
This annual conference brings together Coloradans and their caregivers living with lung disease to learn from local experts on treatments, research and living life to its fullest with lung disease.
We are thrilled to be able to host the Conference in person this year. Please join us on October 1st at the PPA Event Center for a day of learning and connection.
This Year’s Topics and Speakers:

Keeping You and Your Home Respiratory Equipment Healthy Stacy Page, BS, RRT
Traveling with Oxygen Konstantin Grey, VP, OxiMedical Respiratory
Patient Panel An audience favorite year after year

When: October 1, 2022 9:00 am 3:00 pm
Where: PPA Event Center 2105 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80211
Cost: $15 per ticket includes light breakfast and lunch

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Pulmonary Support Group Meeting - Breathe Strong Seven Step Plan
2022-09-06 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Online
Breathe Strong America presents
The Seven Step Action Plan
September 6th, 2022 1:30 PM MST / 4:30 PM EST

Breathe Strong’s own Bob Sobkowiak, RRT and Dave Henry, RRT will be presenting the Breathe Strong seven step action plan towards better breathing, explaining strategies, treatments and techniques. They will let everyone know that these comprehensive guides are available to them for free. They will show participants how they can access the vast array of information and support on the website. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Marilyn will be on vacation, but she hopes you enjoy this informative presentation!

Click Here to Join the Webinar at 1:30 pm MST on 9/6

Presented by Bob Sobkowiak and Dave Henry

Bob Sobkowiak, RRT, TTS
Bob is a former US Air Force Medic, training as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Ohio and California. For over 40 years Bob has served in Clinical Acute Care, Management, Education, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care, and as a Community Volunteer for the ALA and the COPD Foundation. Since 2010 Bob has served as a Florida COPD Coalition Coordinator, and is currently a Florida COPD State Captain, and Coordinator for Breathe Strong America.

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.

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Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat - Managing COPD
2022-08-30 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Advantage Therapy Center, 1998 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat
Online Support Group
Managing COPD
August 30, 2022 4:30 PM EST

A Pulmonary Chat special invitation to Temple Lung & Advantage Therapy Centers online and in-person
Right2Breathe has partnered with the Temple Lung Center and the Advantage Therapy team as they talk about treatment options available to help manage your COPD and why Pulmonary Rehab is a key component.
You will hear from pulmonary experts who work every day to help provide quality care for patients with COPD. You will also hear from patients like you about how they’re managing their condition.
This event will be a combination of in-person at the Advantage Therapy Center in Cherry Hill, NJ and also virtual via Zoom.
IMPORTANT NOTE for regular Pulmonary Chat members: this Zoom is hosted by Temple Lung and Advantage Therapy so it will be a DIFFERENT LINK THAN NORMAL. Please be sure to use the link that will be provided with your tickets and/or in the email reminders that will be sent to you.
In-person:
Advantage Therapy Center, 1998 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Virtually
Zoom link will be on your tickets as well as emailed to you.
Be sure to join us and register now!
Join us for Pulmonary Chat & The Lung Center at Temple Health present: Managing COPD, August 30, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
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.

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Allergy & Asthma Network Free Webinar - Biologics Basics
2022-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Allergy & Asthma Network
Free Webinar
Biologics Basics: The Type 2 Connection
August 25, 2022 4:00 PM EST

What are biologic medications? What do they do and what chronic diseases do they treat? Hear from James Tracy, MD, as he walks us through a comprehensive overview of biologic medications with a focus on how they address Type 2 inflammation.
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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PN Medical Breather Training
2022-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Online
Learn from experts how to strengthen your
respiratory muscles for healthier breathing

You’re invited to PN Medical’s next complimentary Respiratory Muscle Training segment happening on August 9th at 1 PM EST!
Join their clinical team and master Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) using THE BREATHER so you can ease your symptoms and positively impact your quality of life.
WHEN YOU ATTEND THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL LEARN:
RMT: Find out what’s happening to your respiratory system when you train with THE BREATHER
RMW: Learn about 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
We hope you 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

Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting - Exercise and Your Health
2022-08-02 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | Online
Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting
Exercise and Your Health
August 2nd, 2022 1:30 PM MST
Breathe Strong is proud to partner with author and educator Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. on her informative and helpful online support group meetings. This month she welcomes Ruben Garcia, MS, exercise physiologist and president of the AACVPR, who works in cardiac and pulmonary settings. He will present some up to date info on the impact of lung disease on muscle development along with strategies and value of both aerobic and anaerobic exercise on your lungs and on your overall health. He will talk about the fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers, affecting energy levels and your ability to lift and carry weight.

It is normal to slough off on our exercise especially when we feel tired, the weather is too hot, and our schedules are just too busy. That is why it is important to hear what Ruben has to say about what is going on in our bodies and what impact certain types of exercise can have on our energy level, our breathing and our overall wellbeing.

Click Here to Join the Webinar at 1:30 pm on 8/2
Hosted by Marilyn Klingler

Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. is 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.

Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat - Evidence Based Routines
2022-07-26 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat
Online Support Group
Top 5 Evidence Based Routines
for People Living with Lung Disease
with Dr. Muthu
July 26, 2022 4:30 PM EST

Prashanth Muthukrishnan, MD (Dr. Muthu), practicing physician associated with the WV University Medical system, will share his Top 5 Evidence Based practices that improve the quality of life for people living with breathing related conditions. Some of the topics will include nutrition, movement, and mindfulness.
Dr. Muthu brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our group. Don’t miss out on this informative meeting.
Registration is FREE, but required in advance.
Please click the link to register.

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Allergy & Asthma Network Free Webinar - COPD Phenotypes
2022-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Allergy & Asthma Network
Free Webinar
COPD Phenotypes
July 26, 2022 4:00 PM EST

What are unique characteristics of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? What management strategies are most effective for patients? Get an in-depth look at COPD with pulmonologist Vickram Tejwani, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you are unable to attend, still register! You will be sent a link to the on-demand recording. CME and CNE are available for this webinar (CNE available for a reasonable cost)
Registration is FREE. Click below for more info and to register.

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Northside Better Breathers Club Meeting July
2022-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Northside Hospital Better Breathers Club

Guest Speaker
Bob Sobkowiak
From Breathe Strong America

Monday, July 11th 2022 1:30 PM EST

Bob Sobkowiak from Breathe Strong America will be appearing at the Northside Hospital Better Breathers Club Virtual Meeting, facilitated by Amanda Collins, to give an update about Breathe Strong America and all the latest information about lung health. Please join us for this informative update.

You can join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/593884541
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
– One-touch: tel:+16692243412,,593884541#
Access Code: 593-884-541
You can connect from your browser, or use the GoTo app. Download now before the meeting starts! https://meet.goto.com/install

Bob Sobkowiak, RRT, TTS
Bob is a former US Air Force Medic, trained as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Ohio and California. For over 40 years Bob has served in Clinical Acute Care, Management, Education, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Care, and as a Community Volunteer for the ALA and the COPD Foundation. Since 2010 Bob has served as a Florida COPD Coalition Coordinator, and is currently a Florida COPD State Captain, and Coordinator for Breathe Strong America.

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Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting - Communicating Effectively
2022-07-05 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | Online
Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting
Communicating Effectively
July 5th, 2022 1:30 PM MST
Breathe Strong is proud to partner with author and educator Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. on her informative and helpful online support group meetings. This month she welcomes Jane Martin, respiratory therapist, consultant, speaker, educator and author of Live Your Life With COPD – 52 weeks of Health Happiness and Hope.

She will be talking about “Communicating Effectively with your Doctor, Family, Friends, and even with Strangers.”

· Is it possible to tell your doctor everything you should, talk together about it, then leave the office understanding what you’re supposed to do between then and your next appointment?
· Have you ever had a conversation with someone close to you and found yourself thinking, “That’s not what I meant!” Do you find it hard to ask for help when you can no longer do something on your own? Do others rush over to help you before you can accomplish a task on your own? Have you ever avoided asking for help, pushing through on a task to the point of exhaustion?
· Have you ever been out and about when a person—a stranger to you—stared at you and your supplemental oxygen?

We will talk about barriers to effective communication and how you can overcome them.

Click Here to Join the Webinar at 1:30 pm on 7/5
Hosted by Marilyn Klingler

Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. is 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.

Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting - Choosing the Right Portable Oxygen Concentrator
2022-06-07 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix) | Online
Pulmonary Rehab Support Group Meeting
Choosing the Right Portable Oxygen
June 7th, 2022 1:30 PM MST
Breathe Strong is proud to partner with author and educator Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. on her informative and helpful online support group meetings. This month she welcomes Larry from OxiMedical who will present about Portable Oxygen Concentrators.
Deciding which portable concentrator is the right one depends on so many factors; the weight, the flow rate, the price, whether it is continuous or pulse, the length of battery power, the warranty, etc. There are so many to choose from it is difficult to determine what might work best.
Larry has been in the business a long time and knows these concentrators in detail. Not only is he a great source for information but he is also a support person if you run across a problem. He is the one who can give you the answers that you need.
If you use oxygen or think you may in the future need oxygen, or you simply want to give your patients the right information in helping them choose what is the best for them, you will want to be at this meeting.

Click Here to Join the Webinar at 1 pm on 6/7
Hosted by Marilyn Klingler

Marilyn Klingler RN, B.S., M.Ed. is 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.
