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The BC Lung Health Community Collaborates to Build COPD Awareness
During the month of November 2009, BC health authorities together with the BC Lung Association, lung patients and pharmaceutical partners province-wide are working to raise awareness about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Interested members of the public are encouraged to come out, learn about COPD and its effective treatment and management. See schedule of free public education events below.
Vancouver
What
Lung Health Education Fair & World COPD Day Celebration
Including free breathing tests, information about smoking cessation, proper nutrition, advanced care planning, medications, Better Breathers Groups (lung patient support groups) as well as exercise demonstrations.
When
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 10 to 4pm
Where
Vancouver Public Library
Langley
What
Lung Health Education Fair & World COPD Day Celebration
Including free breathing tests, information about smoking cessation, proper nutrition, advanced care planning, medications, Better Breathers Groups (lung patient support groups) as well as exercise demonstrations.
When
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 10 to 2pm
Where
Langley Events Centre, 7888 200th Street
Nanaimo
What
Free Patient Education Forum on Asthma and COPD
Nationally syndicated radio personalities, the Wisequacks (Dr. David Hepburn
and Dr. Rob Sealey, Family Physicians from Victoria), will discuss the most up-to-date methods for dealing with asthma and COPD and preventing flare ups.
When
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 6 to 8pm
Where
Vancouver Island Conference Centre - 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo - Dodds Narrow A&B Room
Victoria
What
Free Patient Education Forum on Asthma and COPD
Nationally syndicated radio personalities, the Wisequacks (Dr. David Hepburn
and Dr. Rob Sealey, Family Physicians from Victoria), will discuss the most up-to-date methods for dealing with asthma and COPD and preventing flare ups.
When
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 6 to 8pm
Where
Royal Jubilee Hospital -1952 Bay Street, Victoria - Begbie Building, Woodward Room
Victoria
What
Free Breathing (Spirometry) Tests
Are you a past or present smoker over 40? Do you have difficulty breathing? You could be at risk of COPD.
Get healthy and get tested.
When
Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10 to 3pm
Where
Greater Victoria Public Library – Central Meeting Room
735 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H2
Kelowna
What
Mall Lung Health Showcase Exhibit & World COPD Day Celebration
Including free breathing tests, information about smoking cessation; proper use of inhalers; proper nutrition, chronic disease self- management; Kelowna Respiratory Club, Kick Start and YMCA activity programs
When
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 9 to 4pm
Where
Capri Mall Exhibit
For more information call the BC Lung Association at 6.04.731.5864 (Greater Vancouver) or toll free at 1.800.665.5864 (outside Greater Vancouver)
Prince George
What
COPD Information and Support Services Exhibit & World COPD Day Celebration
Including information about COPD and local lung patients support networks.
When
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 9 to 4pm
Where
Main Lobby, Prince George Regional Hospital, 1475 Edmonton Street, Prince George, BC V2M 1S2
For more information call the BC Lung Association at 6.04.731.5864 (Greater Vancouver) or toll free at 1.800.665.5864 (outside Greater Vancouver)