Iowa Respiratiory Rally A Success!
(June 24, 2011)—
The American Lung Association in Iowa is pleased to announce the success of the first Respiratory Rally, held Wednesday, May 25th at the West Des Moines Marriott.
* Over 50 patients, caregivers, volunteers and exhibitors participated in the event
* Lieutenant Governor, Kim Reynolds addressed the audience on the importance of the prevention and treatment of COPD and vowed to support the COPD Coalition on future endeavors
* Presentations were on:
o Current and Future Treatments for Pulmonary Patients-presented by Dr. Kim Baker from the University of Iowa
o Attitude and Motivation-presented by Mike McBride, COPD patient and Boston Marathon participant
o Utilizing Pulmonary Rehab-presented by Josh Stolpe, Exercise Physiologist from Mercy Medical Center
o Playing the Harmonica to Improve Lung Function-led by Curry Harter, Harmonica Instructor
o Medication Adherence-presented by Geoff Wall from Iowa Methodist and Drake University
o COPD and Nutrition-from Urbandale Hy-Vee Dietitian, Heather Illg
o Stages of Lung Cancer and Seasons of Survivorship-presented by Carissa Thompson from John Stoddard Cancer Center
* Volunteers and committee members from across the state contributed to the success of the event
Attached pictures:
1. Jean Rommes (COPD patient), Kim Reynolds (Lieutenant Governor), Janelle Thier (Program Coordinator, American Lung Association) and Micki Sandquist (Executive Director, American Lung Association)
2. Presenter Mike McBride shares with the group his cart for hauling his oxygen for the Boston Marathon. Mike is on 15L high flow oxygen at all times.
The Respiratory Rally was also featured on 5pm evening news on WHOTV. Check out http://search.whotv.com/default.aspx?ct=r&q=respiratory+rally and watch the video link
