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Marshall Medical Center North - Better Breathers Club
The Better Breathers Club, launched in January 2014, offers education on topics related to lung disease and lung health. Monthly meetings promote skills that enable patients with chronic lung disease to better manage their conditions while also allowing members to give and receive support from others. Topics include medications, medical tests, communicating with your physician and how the American Lung Association can help with lung health. The goal is to keep patients out of the hospital and teach them how to take care of themselves.
What is it?
The Better Breathers Club, launched in January 2014, offers education on topics related to lung disease and lung health. Monthly meetings promote skills that enable patients with chronic lung disease to better manage their conditions while also allowing members to give and receive support from others. Topics include medications, medical tests, communicating with your physician and how the American Lung Association can help with lung health. The goal is to keep patients out of the hospital and teach them how to take care of themselves.
Who is it for?
Patients with chronic lung conditions; family members and caregivers are also encouraged to attend
Why do they do it?
Hospital staff recognized a community need for education on lung health and living with lung disease.
Impact
Monthly meetings average 40 to 45 people. These informational gatherings also serve as social outings for members, who celebrate holidays together and plan to take a Sea Puffers Cruise for people dependent on external oxygen.
Contact: Kaye Dean
Director, Respiratory Care
Telephone: 256-571-8145
Email: kaye.dean@mmcenters.com
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