Lots of great new developments for better lung health! We had our 20th Annual COPD Education Day on Friday, September 4, 2026, “20 Years of Better Breathing!” and will be uploading the video as soon as we finish editing it and adding closed captioning. Thanks to our wonderful speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers, especially Kapiolani Community College Respiratory Therapy Students!
Save the Date!
Hawaii COPD Coalition’s 21st COPD Education Day has been scheduled! It will be Friday, September 17, 2027 at the Queen’s Conference Center! Please mark your calendars to save the date. Details to follow!
NTM & Bronchiectasis: Hawaii Events–March 2027
We also got information about two upcoming NTM Bronchiectasis events in March 2027 in Honolulu, Hawaii–one for patients and families (see flyer below) and the other for healthcare providers; CME is available. Register soon to save your space!
COVID & Vaccines
COVID continues to spread, so remember that vaccines created for 2026-27 are now available at most pharmacies. Please talk with your provider about whether and when you should get vaccinations.
Artificial Lungs
New Artificial Lungs for folks as a bridge in treatment is being developed and improved. This has exciting potential for folks with lung conditions.
Stem Cell Trial
Stem cell therapy via nebulizer have gotten first US “Study May Proceed” FDA clearance!
World O2 Day 2026, October 2 is COMING!
Here’s a handy website for all updates about World O2 Day! Lots of great information, including the SOAR Act making its way through Congress in bi-partisan bills in House and Senate. The bills will help ALL patients get the oxygen systems they need to remain active and productive. More information about oxygen.
The campaign toolkit is available as a FREE resource. Also the World Oxygen Collective brings together innovators and thought leaders to identify emerging solutions to many challenges in delivering oxygen, 1st Wednesday of every month, 10am Eastern. Register for the meeting series. OxyTalk has people across the medical oxygen community to share tips, tricks and support, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4pm Eastern. Register to participate and get reminders.
Remember, as Mike Hess, RRT says, “Everybody needs oxygen. Some bodies need a little extra. Help us improve #OxygenAccessForLife by sharing World Oxygen Day with friends and family.”
