Breathe Strong America

BREATHE STRONG Community Education Day
2019-11-23 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952, United States
Door Prizes & FREE testing for COPD patients.
The workshop will provide support and education to our COPD community.
Several healthcare agencies have partnered together to provide this day of education for Charlotte County.
This FREE event will provide you with informative lectures, equipment education and free pre-testing for COPD patients.
Please join us on this exciting day!
Please RSVP to Jen @ Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center
941-235-8011
8:30AM-3:30PM
12:15PM-1:30PM- Lunch
First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
AGENDA
8:30-9:45am Registration and Vendors and Exhibits, Coffee “Plus”
9:45-10:00am Welcome Denise Leazenby and Bob Sobkowiak
Lung Matters, Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center, COPD Breathe Strong America
10:00- 10:45 am COPD-Lung Health101-2019 Dr. Jaime Cancel,
Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Specialists, Port Charlotte
10:45- 11:00 am Questions and Answers Dr.Cancel
11:00-11:15 am Break
11:15am-12:00pm Enjoying Life with COPD/ Other Lung Matters
Rodica Vasilescu, PhD, APN-C, CNP-BC, TTS, SMH Lung Health Center
12:00-12:15pm Questions and Answers Rodica Vasilescu,PhD,APN-C
12:15-1:30pm Lunch, drawings*, testing**, and visits with*** vendors
1:30-2:15pm Patient Panel Patricia Anderton, Lyla Nash, Grant Rosensteel
2:15-3:00pm Eat Well and Be Fit- Mariah Arias, RD, Denise Leazenby, CRT
3:00-3:30pm Questions and Answers with Speakers-Town Hall Style
*Patient/Caregiver Prizes as well as Health Care Professionals inviting most patients
** Free Testing for COPD Patients
*** Both from vendors sharing to group and at exhibit
REGISTRATION PROCESS Free for Patients and Caregivers and Health Care Professionals-
Please contact Jen at Port Charlotte Rehab (941) 235-8011
Thanks to the Sponsors and the FSRC(Florida Society for Respiratory Care)/ Respiratory Therapy Students for their Support in this Community Outreach Event!

US COPD Coalition Webinar on Supplemental Oxygen Systems: Helping Patients Get What They Need
2019-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
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:

November 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).
In 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.
Our distinguished panelists for this event include:
Jerry 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
Kathleen 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
Valerie Chang, JD – Vice-Chair, US COPD Coalition; Chair, Hawaii COPD Coalition
Sam Giordano, MBA, RRT, FAARC – Chair, US COPD Coalition
Please 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.
Follow this link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/398809762840429323

ENCORE SMOKY MOUNTAIN SYMPOSIUM
2019-11-21 - 2019-11-22 | Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center, 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
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.

Breathe Strong World COPD Day Event - Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2019-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34239, United States
Education and awareness about COPD. Located at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cafeteria.

ALA LUNG FORCE Expo Fort Lauderdale, FL
2019-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, FL, 33317, United States
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.
At a LUNG FORCE Expo you will…
LEARN
important lung disease information.
CARE
for yourself and others by expanding your lung disease knowledge.
SHARE
a meaningful experience with others who are fighting lung disease.

LUNG FORCE Expo - Orlando
2019-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Sea World Orlando Pavilions, 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, Florida, 32821, United States

Breathe Strong Educational Outreach for Respiratory Care Students
2018-06-27 | FL
Breathe Strong is doing an education outreach to the St Petersburg College Respiratory Care Students in St. Petersburg, Florida.

FSRC Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference
2018-06-21 07:15 - 2018-06-22 15:30 UTC | Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, FL, 32920, United States
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.

Patient Advocacy Summit
2018-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118, United States
JOIN THE PATIENT ADVOCACY MOVEMENT
Attend the FSRC Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
May 18, 2018 – 2-5 PM
Held in Conjunction with the FSRC Sunshine Seminar May 17-18
Help Enact Change for Quality
Respiratory Patient Care
Patients 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.
The 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.
Registration is free. Sign up early today!
Refreshments will be provided.
Registration deadline is May 4, 2018.
Who Should Attend The Summit?
Patients with chronic respiratory conditions
Patient advocates
Caregivers, friends, family of patients
Respiratory therapists* and physicians
*CEUs provided for FSRC Seminar attendees, RTs attending Summit only will not receive CEUs
