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SUMMARY:Monaghan (AARC) Leadership Grand Rounds Webinar: Bridging Worlds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDon’t miss this enriching discussion! Register now: https://qrco.de/bf85zl
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/monaghan-aarc-leadership-grand-rounds-webinar-bridging-worlds/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:COPD Foundation Free CME: Diagnosis and Prevention of COPD
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/copd-foundation-free-cme-diagnosis-and-prevention-of-copd/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:AdventHealth Apopka Lung Transplant Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please Join AdventHealth Apopka for a Free Presentation and Discussion\nHear 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. \nFriday\, August 2nd\, 2024\n1 to 2:30 PM\nAdventHealth Apopka | Conference Room A\, B\, and C\n2100 Ocoee-Apopka Rd.\, Apopka\, FL\, 32703 \nRSVP by calling: 407-609-7204 \nLearn more about the AdventHealth Transplant Institute by visiting: AdventHealthTransplantInstitute.com
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/adventhealth-apopka-lung-transplant/
LOCATION:AdventHealth Apopka | Conference Room A\, B\, and C\, 2100 Ocoee-Apopka Rd.\, Apopka\, FL\, 32703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conference By The Sea 2024
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/conference-by-the-sea-2024/
LOCATION:Carousel Hotel\, 11700 Coastal Hwy\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States
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SUMMARY:COPD Foundation Webinar - COPD And Medicare Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at the COPD Foundation for a one-hour webinar designed to help you navigate Medicare\, especially if you live with COPD. \nMedicare 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. \nYou’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! \nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/copd-foundation-webinar-copd-medicare/
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SUMMARY:Breathe Strong America Fall Webinar - Dynamic Hyperinflation
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our Fall Webinar!\nMonday\, October 14\, 2024\n5:00 – 6:00 pm EDT\nClick Here To Register\n“Dynamic Hyperinflation:\nWhat is It and What Does it Have to do with Me?”\n(what actually causes shortness of breath and what you can do about it)  \n  \npresented by \nDr. Ralph Panos \nPulmonary & Critical Care Medicine\, University of Cincinnati\nMedical Director VHA National TeleCritical Care Program \n  \nModerated by Jane M. Martin\, BA\, CRT\nSponsored by Breathe Strong America
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/breathe-strong-america-fall-webinar-dynamic-hyperinflation/
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SUMMARY:2024 NJSRC Shore Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 \nCome 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.
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/2024-njsrc-shore-conference/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City\, 777 Harrah's Blvd\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSRC's Annual Northern California Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register now for CSRC’s Annual Northern California Conference\n 
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/csrcs-annual-northern-california-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Lake Tahoe\, 15 Hwy 50\, Stateline\, Stateline\, NV\, 89449\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Navigate Medicare Annual Enrollment with Confidence
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/how-to-navigate-medicare-enrollment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000
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SUMMARY:Chain of Lakes Breathe Strong Club November 12th
DESCRIPTION:CHAIN OF LAKES BREATHE STRONG CLUB\nTuesday\, November 12\, 2024\n10:00 – 11:30 am EDT\nClick Here To Register\nFlorida Breathe Stronhttps://bit.ly/3Z0qSoug Clubs are Community Based Clubs for Floridians Living with Lung and Heart Conditions\nA 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.\nNote: This CLUB Meeting is BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL\nFacilitator Bob Sobkowiak (Retired Respiratory Therapist\, Co-Founder of Breathe Strong America and Patient)\nCo-Facilitator Dave Henry (Retired Respiratory Therapist\, Community Educator) and\nGuest Speakers – Northside Pharmacy Pulmonary Team\nAGENDA\n1. Welcome/Our Stories – Guests and Bob\n2. Let’s Breathe! Breathing Exercise – Guests and Bob\n3. Let’s Learn Together! – Bob with Guest Educators Northside Pulmonary Pharmacy Team\n    Tips from The Pharmacist / Questions for the Pharmacist\n    and featuring a video by Educator and Author Jane Martin\, BA\, CRT on Diaphragmatic Breathing\nPre-registration is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!\nClick here to register!\n\nSponsored by Breathe Strong America and OxiMedical Respiratory
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/chain-of-lakes-breathe-strong-club-november-12th/
LOCATION:Leesburg Library\, 100 E Main St\, Leesburg\, FL\, 34748\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000
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SUMMARY:A Fireside Chat: Demonstrating the Value of Respiratory Care by Promoting Evidence-Based Practice
DESCRIPTION:Block off your calendar for a FREE CEU on January 22\, 2025 at 12pm ET! \nJoin 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. \nParticipants will earn 1.0 CRCE credit. \nThis 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. \nRegister Today: qrco.de/bfV6d2
URL:https://breathestrongamerica.org/event/fireside-chat-monaghan-dunne-kauffman/
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