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 October 1, 2008 COPD Strategic Planning Meeting Strategic Planning Meeting. Wednesday, October 1, 2008 9 am- 3 pm ASU West Campus 4701 Thunderbird Phoenix, AZ Last year our COPD Team along with more than 100 volunteers participated in a day-long COPD Summit at the Arizona State University – West Campus. At the Summit, ideas and opportunities, including a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) was discussed. This year the Coalition will take the next steps create a multi-year action plan base on the needs expressed by Coalition members and the findings of the RCA. cmonroe@lungarizona.org for more information October 19-25, 2008 Respiratory Care Week Respiratory Care Week is celebrated annually on the last full week in October. In conjunction with this event, Lung Health Day is observed on Wednesday of Respiratory Care Week in order to bring lung health issues to the attention of the public. It usually relates to people with breathing disorders, such as: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases), cystic fibrosis, chest trauma and/or pneumonia. November 2, 2008 Climb Phoenix! Renaissance Square, downtown Phoenix November 19, 2008 World COPD Day World COPD Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world. On World COPD Day, events in dozens of countries worldwide involve patients, families, health care professionals, and public health officials in raising awareness of this disease and what can be done to combat it. cmonroe@lungarizona.org for more information November 20, 2008 The Great American Smoke Out The Great American Smoke Out is an annual event to encourage Americans (of whom 45.8 million smoke) to quit tobacco smoking. The event challenges people not to smoke cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision to quit will last forever. It is held annually on the third Thursday in November. cmonroe@lungarizona.org for more information December 11, 2008 Holiday Reception -for Volunteer/supporters smortenson@lungarizona.org for more information January 28, 2009 Asthma Walk Kick-Off Luncheon – smortenson@lungarizona.org for more information March 21, 2009 2009 Respiratory Rally The Respiratory Rally is a special day for people with lung disease, their families, and caregivers to learn better ways to manage their chronic lung disease. The day includes free medical screenings, the latest in lung health information, exhibits, buffet breakfast, and seated lunch designed with the nutritional needs of the respiratory patient in mind. A comfortable treatment room will be available, free valet parking, and fun entertainment and door prizes are lined up too. cmonroe@lungarizona.org for more information April 4, 2009 Asthma Walk |