Closing the Information Gap: American Lung Association Releases Educational Series with Memorial Healthcare System

A three-part series focused on the prevention of lung disease and advancements in lung health is now available on demand. The American Lung Association in Florida recognizes Memorial Healthcare System for its partnership on the South Florida Community Connections speaker series, which kicked off in the fall.

“As one of the largest public healthcare systems in the country, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and that means meeting patients where they are,” said Dr. Mark Block, chief of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Healthcare System and vice chair of the Lung Association’s South Florida Leadership Board. “The South Florida Community Connections series was a natural extension of that mission, allowing us to broaden our reach and share trusted, accessible health information with our community. We’re proud to partner with the American Lung Association on this important initiative.”

“We are grateful for Memorial’s investment in lung health and our community,” said Hernan Millan, chair of the Lung Association’s South Florida Leadership Board and first vice president, business liaison leader at Amerant Bank. “More than 3.2 million people in Florida live with lung cancer and lung disease. Together with Memorial, we are helping bridge the information gap with this free educational resource.”

Each event featured a Memorial expert leading an interactive conversation on an in-demand subject, from the latest in lung cancer diagnostics and care to addressing the teen vaping epidemic.

“We carefully selected the topics to meet the needs of the communities we serve—and they’re more relevant than ever,” Millan added. “We’re pleased to make these webinars available so that viewers can empower themselves with information.”

Two installments of South Florida Community Connections, presented by Memorial Healthcare System, are available online:

• Charting the Future of Lung Cancer Trials with Dr. Luis Raez, medical director and chief scientific officer at Memorial Cancer Institute (watch here)
• Clearing the Air on Teen Vaping with Dr. Jessica Saunders, pediatric pulmonologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (watch here)

Additionally, in October, the Lung Association joined Memorial Cancer Institute for a behind-the-scenes look at Memorial’s new technology that is enhancing lung cancer screening and treatment. The live-broadcasted tour was led by Dr. Block.