Copley and American Lung Association Collaborate EffortsFor Immediate Release04/21/2008
Two important resources, Copley Hospital and the American Lung Association, have teamed up to offer a workshop for adults living with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, sleep apnea and other forms of lung disease and breathing disorders. Better Breathers Support Network, a monthly support group, allows participants to share stories of their experiences of living with lung disease and/or breathing disorders and provides an opportunity for participants to connect with others in the community. Each meeting will be facilitated by Copley Respiratory Therapist Steve Cothalis and a guest speaker, and includes an educational component including tips on how one can better manage the disease.
For example, when traveling, people with lung disease have extra considerations to take into account. People who regularly need supplemental oxygen, such as those with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), need to plan for mobility – how to get from one place to another between refills. Or, when traveling by plane, people with lung disease who don’t necessarily use oxygen at home may require in-flight oxygen because the air pressure in an airplane cabin is lower during flight than on the ground. These are just some of the tips one can pick up by participating in Copley Hospital’s Better Breathers Support Network.
The support group meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning May 14th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Copley Hospital in the Board Conference Room, first floor near the Emergency Department. Although the offering is free, registration is suggested by calling Steve Cothalis at 888-8637.
In addition to the above program, Copley Hospital has a number of wellness events coming up in the community that are free and open to the public, including:
Saturday, April 26th, Annual Baby Fair at the Morristown Elementary School, Copley professionals will be offering a nutritional information booth with healthy snacks
April 30 – May 21st, Free Classes on Managing Your Diabetes, to be held at Copley Hospital
Saturday, May 3rd, Bike Rodeo at Hyde Park Elementary School (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Copley’s Outreach Manager Linda Shaw will be fitting and selling bike helmets
Saturday May 3rd, Stowe Weekend of Hope, professionals will be offering nutritional and diabetic education
Friday June 6th , Bike Safety at Cambridge Elementary School (grades kindergarten through 3)
Copley Hospital is Lamoille County’s non-profit community hospital, providing expert quality care with a personal touch. The hospital provides excellent primary care, women’s and children’s health services, emergency services, general surgery and orthopedics, along with a state-of-the-art Cancer Care program, Pain Management, and access to a variety of medical specialists. Committed to fostering wellness, Copley sponsors extensive community education opportunities, focusing primarily on diabetes, obesity, heart health, and personal safety. In 2007, Copley provided more than one million dollars in charity care. Copley Hospital is located at 528 Washington Highway in Morrisville, VT. For more information on the many wellness programs offered by Copley Hospital call 802-888-8369.
Contact Information
Leah Hollenberger
Senior Director Development, Marketing and Public Relations
Copley Health Systems
802-888-8301
lhollenberger@chsi.org
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