Come and join the conversation about lungs–it continues in through the year! See the calendar for more details. World COPD Month was November! There were lots of meetings at Right2Breathe.org and on the calendar of www.hawaiicopd.org, some of which are archived. Starting in January, 2023, we will also be holding in-person support group meetings at … Read more
More than 12 million people are currently diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and don’t even know it. If you or someone you know has COPD, you are not alone. For more information about COPD please go to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute or check out some of the resources … Read more
Listen to a podcast to learn more about how to live more actively with lung disease. Speakers include emcee internist Kathleen Kozak, MD, lung specialist Sam Evans, MD, both of Straub Hospital and Clinic, exercise physiologist Justina Baker of the pulmonary rehabilitation program at Rehab Hospital of the Pacific and Valerie Chang, Executive Director of … Read more
Here’s a great video which explains how to get involved and work with researchers to develop better treatments for people with lung disease. It is FREE to sign up for the research registry. There is no obligation and the information is confidential and secure. If you have any questions, contact Valerie at the Hawaii COPD … Read more
There are free brochures and guidebooks about a range of topics that you can download in English and Spanish from the American College of Physicians, including an excellent handbook on COPD with photographs. The link is here. You can also see free videos about health topics including COPD here.
A national study which will provide free patient-friendly material and phone calls over a three month period to COPD patients who have a prescription for oxygen 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. For more information here.
COPD360social is an online community sponsored by the COPD Foundation for folks affected by COPD including patients, family members, caregivers, physicians and other healthcare providers. It is free and open to anyone interested. More information is here.
Join the conversation on Monday, August 24, 2014 from 5-6pm on HIPO, FM89.3 or 89.7. Hostess is internist, Dr. Kathleen Kozak of Straub with guest speakers Valerie Chang, Executive Director of Hawaii COPD Coalition, addressing the upcoming COPD Education Day as well as Susan Gabriel, Director of the New Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program starting at Rehab Hospital of the Pacific. Call in your … Read more
Come and join us at our monthly support group meetings facilitated by an experienced respiratory therapist and lung health educator, with frequent guest speakers on a variety of health topics. Supplies and light refreshments are provided; meetings are free and open to the public. Kaiser Honolulu Meetings Kaiser Honolulu, 1010 Pensacola from 10am-noon every 2nd Friday, 2014-2015. $3 … Read more
