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COPD

Wed, Nov
14
2012

BREATHE LA's Fourth COPD Conference

The November 14th BREATHE LA COPD Conference at the USC Norris Hospital Aresty Auditorium will draw from top civic, health and industry leaders as well as COPD patients to share about the latest evidence-based approaches and wellness options.

Breathe California Conference 2012

Breathe California Conference 2012

Check out the latest updates on speakers and features of the 2012 BREATHE California Conference!  Taking place at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, participants will mix and mingle with top state officials, business and philanthropic leaders, health experts, and celebrities.

PROOF POSITIVE THAT FDA NEW CIGARETTE PACKAGING GRAPHIC IMAGING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BUT BE WARY OF THE LOOPHOLES

PROOF POSITIVE THAT FDA NEW CIGARETTE PACKAGING GRAPHIC IMAGING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BUT BE WARY OF THE LOOPHOLES

Graphic image warning labels on cigarette cartons may be the latest addition to the fight to end tobacco smoking in the U.S., but they have been in practice in Australia, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, and a number of other countries worldwide since 2008.

Breathe LA Awarded Today As Western U.S. COPD Regional Center For National Institute of Health

BREATHE LA joins eight other state and local organizations to receive a total of $383,000 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) education initiatives, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced today. The awards are part of the NHLBI's COPD Learn More Breathe Better campaign. The contract supports community-based public health efforts to improve awareness and understanding of COPD, the nation's third leading cause of death.

Better Breathers Club: COPD Awareness

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is caused by smoking or exposure to pollutants.

Congratulations to RT Grads at our Partner Colleges

Congratulations to RT Grads at our Partner Colleges

BREATHE LA would like to congratulate Respiratory Therapist students taking their proud breath walk to graduation this month at East Los Angeles Community College and Santa Monica City College. These student volunteers have been invaluable to provide services to those suffering from COPD and asthma.

November is World COPD AWARENESS Month

November is World COPD AWARENESS Month

BREATHE LA continues to provide the latest medical education about COPD treatment, research, best practices in management, and emerging medical issues.

Welcome to our growing COPD Network!
Our Network is designed to inform medical and allied health professionals about local and regional COPD trends and events, including innovative research funded by BREATHE LA or another institution when the material is most compelling.

See our ads: COPD Essentials for Health Professionals and Skinny Has Its Price: COPD.

 

BREATHE LA COPD Research Study featured on KABC

BREATHE LA COPD Research Study featured on KABC

BREATHE LA Center for Healthy Lungs medical research at UCLA was featured on a recent KABC Health News report filed by Denise Dador. The study, led by Drs. Chris Cooper and Thomas Storer, documents the value of exercise for those suffering COPD by increasing lung function.

 

Better Breathers Club: COPD Awareness

Better Breathers Club is a BREATHE LA COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) awareness and education program. Provided in English and Spanish, the program serves uninsured and minority communities.

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