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2025 Big Sky Pulmonary Conference
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | Butte, Montana
The Big Sky Pulmonary Conference is a continuing education conference for health professionals, which highlights promising methods of preventing and managing respiratory disease and associated risk factors according to evidence-based guidelines. A few of the featured topics include:

clinical genetics and lung disease
pulmonary auscultation
bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
pulmonary impacts of vaping
asthma in the elderly
the continued impacts of long covid

There are in-person and virtual options for attendance. In addition, CE/CME credits are available. The cost for attendance is $220 for the early bird registration fee and $250 after February 14th.
Register here – https://www.umt.edu/big-sky-pulmonary/

How Asthma Can Mask Rare Lung Diseases - ALA Webinar
2025-03-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom – Virtual
Join us for this free webinar!
Do you have a lung disease, but your symptoms are not well controlled?
EGPA, PAH, and aPAP are examples of rare and complex lung diseases that may be misdiagnosed as asthma or another more common lung disease. During this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Sanober Kable, a pulmonologist and critical care specialist from Premier Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, as she discusses different examples of rare lung diseases, signs and symptoms to watch for, and the steps you can take to ensure you have the correct diagnosis.
Login information for the live webinar will be provided in a confirmation email after registration is complete. Confirmation will be sent using Eastern time zone, so please note the correct time for where you live.
Register here – https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar/190158683?id=118706

The Microbiome and Its Role in Asthma and Allergies
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Discover how the diverse community of microorganisms in our bodies influences respiratory health and immune responses. The microbiome plays a significant role in the development and progression of asthma and allergies. Join us as Dr. Patel leads the discussion.
Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oxqDdmZgQRWLlgmA-iz90w#/registration

Are Multi-omics Risk Scores the Future of Lung Health? Navigating Their Clinical Readiness
2025-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
An insightful ATS webinar exploring the cutting-edge applications of multi-omics risk scores to lung health. This webinar will feature three distinguished speakers who will critically discuss the latest advancements in polygenic and proteomic risk scores, their clinical applications, and their potential to revolutionize the practice of pulmonary medicine. Matthew Moll, MD, MPH from Brigham and Women’s Hospital will introduce polygenic risk scores in chronic lung disease. Gabrielle Liu, MD, MS from University of California, Davis will discuss the basis of proteomic risk scores in lung health. Finally, Victor Ortega, MD, PhD from Mayo Clinic will discuss the current clinical applications of polygenic and proteomic risk scores in clinical practice. At the end of their presentations, there will be a roundtable discussion between all three speakers. This discussion will focus on the practical implications of omics-based risk scores for pulmonologists, addressing questions including: How can polygenic risk scores change clinical practice and management? When should clinicians consider using these scores? How should the information from these scores be interpreted and applied?
Register here: https://thoracic.zoom.us/meeting/register/IlWsWom0TeqFGShflciDeA#/registration

Lung Learning Lab - Asthma Management: Innovating to Improve Care - Wendy Wright, DNP
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Start: Feb. 13, 2025, noon
End: Feb. 13, 2025, 1 p.m.
Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP. Wendy received her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2019 from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. She is a 1992 graduate of the Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and completed a family nurse practitioner post-master’s program in 1995. She is an adult and family nurse practitioner and the owner of a nurse practitioner owned and operated clinic within New Hampshire. Her family practice has won numerous awards, including Top Providers in New Hampshire 2020, Top 20 Fastest Growing Family Business, and Top 20 Women-Owned Business in New Hampshire. In addition, she is the Owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, a medical education company. She is the Past President of NPACE and the Senior lecturer for Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. She is the recipient of numerous awards and was chosen by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as the 1999 recipient of the New Hampshire State Excellence Award. In addition, she received the 2009 NH Nurse Practitioner of the Year, the 2014 Top 5 Women in New Hampshire Business Award and in 2018, One of the Top 10 NPs in America. In 2020 and 2022, Dr. Wright won the Top Doctor in Souhegan Valley and the 2021 State of NH Advocate of the Year Award. In 2005, she was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; in October 2014, a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and in March 2017, a Fellow into the National Academies of Practice. She is the founder of the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners, an organization designed to assist nurse practitioners with independent practice issues. In addition to full-time clinical practice, she presents nationally to different audiences and has been a speaker at over 1000 conferences in 47 states. She has been a medical media spokesperson for numerous companies and has appeared on radio, television, and in print magazines. In October 2020, Dr. Wright was featured in the Wall Street Journal for her Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics and the care they provide.
Pre-registration required on the admin portal; this event is only open to INHALE participating physicians/practices. Please reach out to the INHALE team if you are unsure if you are participating.

Marijuana Use & Asthma: Risks and Considerations for Users
2025-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Free Webinar January 30, 2025 | 4 PM ET
As cannabis use becomes legal in more states, many people are seeking it out for medical and recreational use. According to the Allergy & Asthma Network Pain, Exercise and Cannabis Experience survey, many people with asthma are smoking or vaping cannabis which can be harmful to their lungs and airways. We also learned that doctors and patients need to be better educated about marijuana use and its potential health benefits and risks. In this webinar, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how marijuana use can affect those living with asthma.
Speaker:
• Anil Nanda, MD, PA
Dr. Nanda is an experienced board-certified physician who takes great pride in his work, helping his patients, and giving back to his community. He is a member of the clinical faculty at the Division of Allergy and Immunology at UT-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where he teaches and mentors physicians training to be allergists. He completed his allergy specialist training at the famed National Jewish Health Center in Denver, Colorado, which is consistently rated as one of the top-ranked respiratory hospitals in the country, as featured annually in U.S. News and World Report.
Dr. Nanda believes that spending time and listening to patients is extremely important. All patients are treated as individuals with personalized treatment plans. He strives to answer patient questions personally and discusses all testing results personally with patients.
For the exceptional treatment and care of allergies and asthma, visit the accomplished professionals at Asthma and Allergy Center.
Dr. Nanda is the President of the Texas Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society and President of the Denton County Medical Society.
This Advances webinar is in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ACAAI offers CMEs for physicians for this webinar. If you are a member of ACAAI, you can obtain CME through the member portal for Advances webinars.
All attendees will be offered a certificate of attendance. No other continuing education credit is provided.

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A Fireside Chat: Demonstrating the Value of Respiratory Care by Promoting Evidence-Based Practice
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
January 22, 2025 Webinar at 11:00 (CT)
Speakers

Patrick J Dunne, MEd, RRT, FAARC – A veteran RT strategist, recognized as a leading authority on the evolving RT scope of practice in response to post-pandemic organizational challenges
Garry W Kauffman, MPA, RRT, FAARC, FACHE – A highly respected leader, author and speaker, best known for his passion for helping RTs improve the delivery of safe, high quality and evidence-based respiratory care

Target Audience
This activity is intended for respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy students and all other healthcare practitioners seeking to have a better understanding of pulmonary specific concepts, disease process and therapeutic standards.
Overview
This Fireside Chat, between two highly respected and veteran RTs leaders, will explore the factors driving the continued transition of the U.S. health care system to a value-based payment methodology, and the important role RTs can play in promoting and delivering high quality, safe, and evidenced-based respiratory care.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:
(1) Define the concept of value-based care, and the responsibilities RTs must assume to ensure our continued role in the health care hierarchy;
(2) Describe ways that RTs can demonstrate our commitment to the basic tenants of value-based care; and
(3) Discuss the skills and competencies required to achieve high quality, timely, safe, and effective value-based respiratory health care outcomes.
Accreditation Statement
This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Credit Designation Statement
The AARC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 CRCE.
Healthcare practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. It is the responsibility of the participant to determine if this program meets the criteria for licensure or recertification requirements for his/her discipline.

Lung Learning Lab - Personalizing COPD Care - Dr. Wassim Labaki
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Start: Jan. 16, 2025, noon
End: Jan. 16, 2025, 1 p.m.
Dr. Labaki is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Medical Director of the Lung Volume Reduction Program at the University of Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan. He also earned a master’s degree in clinical research design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Labaki is a provider in the multidisciplinary COPD Clinic and a member of the COPD Quality Improvement Committee at the University of Michigan. He conducts clinical and translational research in COPD, including its epidemiology, natural history, chest imaging biomarkers, and more recently metabolomics. He is also involved in the institutional operations of several NIH-sponsored COPD studies and clinical trials. In 2019, Dr. Labaki was the recipient of the Sreedhar Nair Early-Stage Investigator Award in COPD from the American Thoracic Society. He sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the COPD Foundation and is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society and the Metabolomics Association of North America.
Pre-register required on the admin portal; this event is only open to INHALE participating physicians/practices. Please reach out to the INHALE team if you are unsure if you are participating.

Causes and Solutions to Indoor Smoke from Wood and Pellet Stoves Webinar
2025-01-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom – Virtual
The Alliance for Green Heat presents a webinar titled “Causes and Solutions to Indoor Smoke from Wood and Pellet Stoves.” This webinar will look at the most common reasons that smoke comes indoors from wood and pellet stoves, how to diagnose it, and the best ways to fix it.
This webinar is designed for:

Homeowners who have experienced smoke leaking from their stove.
Firewood banks and Tribes who help wood heated homes.
Agencies trying to reduce indoor and outdoor wood smoke.

Pre-register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QN3EUzTgTLOVl2KydytEXQ?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#/registration

MIACE Training Network: Implementing Trauma or ACE Screening in Your Organization - Recommendations and Considerations
2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom – Virtual
This webinar will help you learn strategies to implement trauma or ACE screening in your organization. There is a strong link between ACEs and asthma. MIACE also offers 1.0 CME for participating in the Introduction to ACEs and Trauma-Informed Care virtual learning activity.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdOqrrj8oEty7tsb3Q-ACXudlPaHwaXFx#/registration

How to Advance Lung and Sleep Therapies to Patients with High Unmet Needs - NIH Workshop
2024-12-17 09:00 - 17:15 | Zoom – Virtual
This workshop will feature experts from lung and sleep research, pulmonary critical care, and sleep medicine who will discuss gaps and opportunities within the current technologies, tools, assays, model systems, and clinical endpoints across the spectrum of acute/chronic lung diseases and sleep disorders. This event aims to facilitate advancing therapeutic leads in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies for IND application submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Participants will have the opportunity to hear from clinical trialists who have successfully navigated the IND process and advocacy groups that support the unmet needs of lung and sleep patients.
Workshop Goals and Objectives:

Facilitate advancing lung and sleep therapeutic leads in IND-enabling studies.
Understand the patient journey and patient needs within the lung and sleep communities.
Bring together drug developers, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory affairs experts to discuss the important partnerships needed to produce novel therapies.

Dates and Times:

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. ET
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

Registration:
This workshop is open to the public, but registration is required. Registration closes at 5 p.m. ET on December 13, 2024. This workshop will be recorded. View the registration details through the registration link below.

Community Rooted Approaches for Climate Change Equity
2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom – Virtual
We know that the impacts of climate change affect already systemically excluded communities—including migrants, outdoor workers, tribal communities and elder and disabled community members—worst and first, and yet solutions for adaptation and mitigation often don’t incorporate community input or leadership. Community leaders and public health partners from across California discuss how community engaged, community-led and community co-designed initiatives center their needs and voices to develop workable, sustainable solutions for addressing heat, drought and wildfire events.
Jan Garrett from the Pacific ADA will discuss including people with/in disability communities in emergency planning, evacuation and shelter evaluation; Sarah Ryan from the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians will explain how the Climate Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization initiative collaborated with Lake County communities to prepare for and adapt to harmful algal blooms and extreme heat events; and Nayamin Martinez, of the Central California Environmental Justice Network, will explore how the Farmworker women & Respiratory Exposure to Smoke from Swamp Cooler Air (FRESSCA–Mujeres) project is assessing exposures to air pollutants among women agricultural workers in California’s Central Valley with leadership from impacted women.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bmIoWb-9StOap2QUmSAHuA#/registration

Understanding Mild to Moderate Asthma (Webinar)
2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Asthma symptoms and severity can vary from person to person, especially if you have mild to moderate asthma. Join John James, MD, board-certified allergist, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) as we explore mild to moderate asthma in our upcoming webinar.
Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT)

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During the webinar, you’ll learn about:

Symptoms of mild to moderate asthma
Asthma self-management and control
Available treatment options
Shared decision making

You can submit your questions when you register. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the experts on identifying asthma symptoms, tips on keeping your asthma in control, treatment options and more!

Conversations in Pulmonology: 2024 - Virtual Broadcast Live
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom – Virtual
Program Summary
Join Fernando J. Martinez, MD and Corinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP and stay on track to fulfill your CME requirements from the comfort of your home. Utilizing an interactive, moderator-led format, this program will present discussions with national thought leaders to help you hone your skills in the diagnosis and management of patients you are likely to encounter in your practice. You will be able to interact with the faculty in real-time to get your questions answered. The presentations will include several interactive cases and discussion sessions to keep you actively learning.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of each of the lectures listed below, learners should be able to:
Individualize and Reassess: Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma

Discuss the relationship between pathophysiology, phenotypes/endotypes, and biological agent treatment targets in asthma

Individualize the selection of biologic agent for patients with severe asthma based on phenotype, comorbidities, and SDM

Assess treatment response to biologic therapy using quantitative measures, noting the relationship between persistent symptoms and common comorbidities

Going Beyond ABE to Improve COPD Outcomes

Review the relationship between inflammation, exacerbation, and disease progression in COPD, noting the underlying pathophysiology

Discuss recent evidence surrounding the use of biologic agents in the management of patients with COPD, including patient populations and outcomes

Discuss current and emerging agents for COPD targeting the PDE pathways with respect to efficacy, safety, and potential place in management

Fibrosing ILDs – Don’t Miss These Three Patient Challenges!

Recognize the presentation of patients with IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF, relating it to pathophysiology and natural history

Evaluate and monitor patients with or at risk for fibrosing ILDs based on current diagnostic guidelines, literature, and clinical features

Implement management for patients with IPF, SSc-ILD, and PPF, integrating newer therapies and discussing the potential place in treatment for agents in development

Integrate multidisciplinary management for patients with fibrosing ILDs to manage comorbidities and monitor for the need for specialty center referral

Agenda*
9:00 – 9:05 am ET
Welcome Remarks
Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS and Corinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP
9:05 – 10:05 am
Individualize and Reassess: Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma
Faculty: Diego Maselli, MD, FCCP
Moderator: Corinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP
10:05 – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 – 11:20 am
Going Beyond ABE to Improve COPD Outcomes
Faculty: Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS
Moderator: Corinne R. Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP
11:20 – 11:30 am
Break
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fibrosing ILDs – Don’t Miss These Three Patient Challenges!
Faculty: Corey Kershaw, MD
Moderator: Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS
12:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS
* Subject to change

Vaccines: New Developments and How to Address Vaccine Hesitancy (New Webinar)
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Free Webinar | December 5, 2024 | 4 PM ET
People living with severe asthma or other chronic lung conditions may be at a higher risk for severe illness from contagious viruses such as the flu or COVID-19. In this webinar, learn about new vaccines available, new vaccine guidelines and how to address vaccine hesitancy.
Speaker:

Purvi Parikh, MD
Medical Director, Allergy & Asthma Associates of Murray Hill
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Dr. Purvi Parikh is an adult and pediatric allergist and immunologist. She is currently on faculty as Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. She completed her fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Montefiore Medical Center. Prior to that, she completed her residency at The Cleveland Clinical Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Parikh is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Parikh is passionate about health policy and sits on the health and public policy committee for the American College of Physicians. She is also the Allergy and Asthma Network’s national media spokesperson and has made numerous press and TV appearances on our behalf.
This Advances webinar is in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ACAAI offers CMEs for physicians for this webinar. If you are a member of ACAAI, you can obtain CME through the member portal for Advances webinars.
All attendees will be offered a certificate of attendance. No other continuing education credit is provided.

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COPD And the Hispanic/Latino Culture - AAN
2024-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Allergy & Asthma Network presents this virtual conference to address disparities and barriers to care for the Hispanic/Latino community living with COPD.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a series health concern for everyone, but studies show Hispanic/Latino people face unique COPD barriers to medical care. They tend to have lower rates of health insurance and experience language barriers when they seek healthcare. As a result, they are less likely to receive a formal COPD diagnosis and more likely to miss out on preventive care and treatments.
Don’t miss this opportunity. You’ll gain valuable insights and contribute to meaningful change in addressing these urgent health disparities.
COPD And the Hispanic/Latino Culture
Wednesday, Dec. 4
4:00 pm ET

Behind the Cloud: Unmasking the Real Risks of E-cigarettes and Marijuana for Youth with Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
2024-12-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom – Virtual
Join us for an informative webinar featuring Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a leading expert in adolescent health and drug prevention from Stanford University. Dr. Halpern-Felsher will dive into the pressing issues surrounding youth e-cigarette and marijuana use, drawing on her extensive research and experience in shaping health policy and education. This event will explore the real impact these substances have on young people and offer guidance for prevention. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a pioneer in adolescent health advocacy!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rzYyzMDsTquwOXS39y9Ruw#/registration?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=74a268ce-562d-4676-96f4-15f8d6b80f42

Pulmonology On Air Global Event 2024
2024-11-29 08:00 - 17:30 | Zoom – Virtual
Led by Professor Felix Herth from ThoraxKlinik in Heidelberg, Germany, our Global Event will connect 3 continents, 15 hospitals and more than 20 physicians in our mission to create an educational impact with a global footprint.
The Global Event is going to be 8+ hours of live streaming interventional procedures, coming from top IP practitioners around the world. If you are interested in building your knowledge in lung cryo-biopsies, EBUS, and many more stimulating topics by our ever-growing faculty, don’t forget to sign up!
Register here: https://pulmonologyonair.com/event/pulmonology-on-air-global-event-2024/

Advancing the COPD National Action Plan: Progress and Priorities
2024-11-16 09:30 - 15:30 | Zoom – Virtual
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites you to take part in a virtual workshop, “Advancing the COPD National Action Plan: Progress and Priorities.”
Join us on November 15, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET to take stock of the work done to further the goals of the COPD National Action Plan and identify future priorities.
People with COPD, their caregivers, federal agencies, nonprofits, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives are all encouraged to join. Attendees will:

Learn about progress in implementing each goal of the COPD National Action Plan, as recorded in the COPD National Action Plan Community Action Tool.
Discuss challenges and identify opportunities to further advance our shared goals.
Commit to actions to raise awareness of COPD and reduce its impact.

Register now for this interactive event for the entire COPD community – https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/events/2024/advancing-copd-national-action-plan-progress-and-priorities

Remission of Asthma: Review of Consensus Statement (New Webinar)
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Free Webinar | November 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET
With the introduction of new therapies for asthma like biologics, achieving disease remission has become a new goal of treatment and classifying asthma control is in transition. In December 2023, the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology published a consensus statement between the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and American Thoracic Society to update the definition of clinical remission in asthma. In this webinar, learn more about the consensus statement and the outcomes of the working group.
Speaker:

Michael S. Blaiss, MD
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

Michael S. Blaiss, MD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, and allergist at Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett in Norcross, Georgia. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences and did pediatrics at University of Tennessee/Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis and completed a fellowship in allergy/immunology at Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He is past president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He served as treasurer of the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a past member of the Board of Directors of the World Allergy Organization and past president of the Tennessee and Louisiana Societies of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He was Executive Medical Director of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Dr. Blaiss has published about 200 scientific peer-reviewed articles and presented at more than 500 meetings and seminars throughout the world.
This Advances webinar is in partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ACAAI offers CMEs for physicians for this webinar. If you are a member of ACAAI, you can obtain CME through the member portal for Advances webinars.
All attendees will be offered a certificate of attendance. No other continuing education credit is provided.

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LUNCH AND LEARN WITH AAE: CHANGING THE CULTURE OF HOW INHALED MEDIATIONS ARE PRESCRIBED TO PATIENTS
2024-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Join the AAE and Suzan Collins for a lunch and learn focused on the following:

Identify gaps in prescription and patients’ education on use of their inhaled medication(s).
Identify the impact education of use of inhaled medications at time of prescription has on the patient, practice/facility, and community
Develop strategies to open the discussion with practice managers, administrators, providers, on-site pharmacists, and nursing staff.

Register here – https://aoae.wildapricot.org/widget/event-5818156/Registration

Biologics: What They Are, How They Work, and Who Might Benefit
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Biologic medications are now available to treat many medical conditions including asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and autoimmune conditions. In this new webinar, learn about biologics and how they help stop symptoms before they can start.
We will be joined by board-certified allergist Rajan Merchant, MD, FACAAI, an Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Specialist at the Woodland Clinic Medical Group, part of Common Spirit Health and Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Woodland, California.
Register here: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/webinars-updates/biologics-what-how-benefit/

Respiratory Virus Immunizations for Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Join the American Lung Association and partners for a webinar to learn about fall and winter respiratory viruses like the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. This webinar will focus on the recommendations for the 2024-25 virus season and implications of respiratory viruses on adults living with chronic medical conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes and heart disease. The webinar will highlight prevention strategies, vaccination recommendations, where to get vaccinated and more.
Who should join this webinar?
This webinar is geared towards adults living with chronic medical conditions including lung disease, heart disease and diabetes.
Login information for the live webinar will be provided in a confirmation email after registration is complete.
Register Here: https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=118606&view=Detail&_ga=2.1585807948*MTcyODY3MzMwMS4xOS4wLjE3Mjg2NzMzMDIuNTkuMC4w

Asthma Educator Sharing Times
2024-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Presented by Hurley Medical Center and Jointly Provided by the Michigan Department ofHealth and Human Services Asthma Program. These annual events are for anyone who considers themselves an asthma educator!
October 25
> Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction and Asthma: A Speech-Language Pathology Perspective ~ Dr. Jeff Searl
> GINA 2024: What’s New? ~ Karla Stoermer-Grossman
> Asthma Resource Update ~ Kathleen Slonager
For questions about these events, please contact Tisa Vorce. Register now!
Nurses and Respiratory Therapists can earn 2.0 contact hours per event by attending completely.

USAsthma Summit
2024-10-25
Allergy & Asthma Network and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology host the annual USAsthma Summit. The Summit is an engaging, interactive one-day event. It is FREE to attend. The Summit is available as an in-person event and via livestream.
The purpose of the Summit is to address the state of asthma and asthma care in the United States. Presenters and attendees share lessons learned and best practices from national, state and community asthma programs. They discuss ways to advocate for patients and advance Guidelines-based asthma care.

Who is invited to attend?

asthma coalitions
state asthma programs
doctors (allergists, pulmonologists, pediatricians, primary care, etc.)
nurses (including school nurses)
community health workers
asthma patients and caregivers
key stakeholders and anyone interested in learning about asthma

Register here – https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/usasthma-summit-2024/

Engaging Healthcare Professionals to Protect Patients from Poor Indoor Air Quality
2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Indoor air pollution is one of the leading health concerns of the next century. Healthcare professionals serve a unique and trusted role to assess and counsel their patients; however, few are prepared with the knowledge or the tools to address this issue. Come learn more about your role regarding indoor air quality.
Register here: https://chwi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jj1rA-swSTCZcS8rKcvOkQ?utm_source=Children%27s+Wisconsin+-+Master+Mailing+List&#/registration

Lunch and Learn With AAE: “Overview Of New And Emerging Respiratory Diagnostic Tests”
2024-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom – Virtual
Presentation Objectives:

The audience will understand novel applications of existing respiratory diagnostic tests.

The audience will understand emerging non-invasive and minimally-invasive respiratory diagnostic tests.
The audience will understand roles of respiratory therapists in new and emerging diagnostic tests.

Bio
Dr. Davis received his BS in Biomedical Science from Lynchburg College in 2008 and his PhD in Physiology and Biophysics with a focus in Pulmonary Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017. He has been a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist since 2005.
Since 2007, Dr. Davis has studied airway pH homeostasis and non-invasive respiratory biomarkers. He has developed and optimized several breath biomarker collection devices, techniques, and assays. His graduate work focused on airway epithelial function and signaling, specifically on airway-derived Tissue Factor and its role in local wound healing. He then joined the faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University where he studied treatment options for rare airway diseases such as Plastic Bronchitis and the effects of airway pH imbalances.
His research at IU is focused on airway pH regulation, airway disease pathophysiology and therapeutics, and novel exhaled biomarkers. He also provides respiratory and pulmonary medical training and service in Liberia, West Africa. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research and at the IU School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. He serves as the Chair of Exhaled Breath Aerosols and Condensate for the International Association of Breath Research.
Register here – https://aoae.wildapricot.org/widget/event-5837744

COPD Educator Course - ALA
2024-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom – Virtual
The COPD Educator Course, through the American Lung Association is a three partial-day course that provides healthcare professionals with a thorough overview of COPD information to better support their patients living with COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease is increasingly common, affecting millions of Americans, and is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable.
Course sessions will cover:

Disease Overview
Diagnosis and Management
Spirometry
Pharmacology
Medication Delivery Devices
Oxygen Therapy
Patient Activation
Education and Adherence
Tobacco Cessation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Readmissions
Palliative Care and Hospice

October 17, 22, and 24, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. CT to 4:00 p.m. CT each day
Registration Fee: $300 – Early bird rate offered through September 15, 2024.
Continuing Education
The COPD Educator Course is designed to meet continuing education requirements for a variety of healthcare professionals. This course is ideal for respiratory therapists, internal medicine nurses, pulmonary nurses, pharmacists, and care managers. CEUs and CMEs will be offered for participating in the live course. More information about the CEs offered are on the event page FAQ.
Questions?
Contact us at
COPDEducatorCourse@Lung.org
651-268-7590

INHALE Fall 2024 Pediatric Regional Meeting – Lansing
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Lansing Community College – Downtown, 600 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
Meeting Information
Practice Level Clinical Champions are required to attend in person for VBR. Registration is open in the admin portal. Once you have registered, a confirmation email will be sent. This year’s Fall registration will close on September 6th, at 6:00pm. Please ensure all your practice Clinical Champions are registered for an appropriate date by then.
Note: There is a Pediatric focused regional meeting on 10/16/24. If you wish to attend, choose the appropriate option when registering. This will count as your Regional Meeting attendance requirement if you opt to attend this in lieu of the PO specified meeting from the options below.
All meetings will begin with registration and dinner starting at 5:30pm and the meeting will take place 6:00-8:00pm.

Wednesday Oct 16TH 2024 – Pediatric focused meeting – Gannon Building – Lansing Community College – Downtown – 600 N Grand Ave Lansing, Mi 48933

REGISTER HERE – https://portal.mct2d.org/inhale/regional-meeting-registration

INHALE Fall 2024 Regional Meeting – Jackson
2024-10-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Holiday Inn Jackson NW, 2696 Bob McClain Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
Meeting Information
Practice Level Clinical Champions are required to attend in person for VBR. Registration is open in the admin portal. Once you have registered, a confirmation email will be sent. This year’s Fall registration will close on September 6th, at 6:00pm. Please ensure all your practice Clinical Champions are registered for an appropriate date by then.
Note: There is a Pediatric focused regional meeting on 10/16/24. If you wish to attend, choose the appropriate option when registering. This will count as your Regional Meeting attendance requirement if you opt to attend this in lieu of the PO specified meeting from the options below.
All meetings will begin with registration and dinner starting at 5:30pm and the meeting will take place 6:00-8:00pm.

Tuesday Oct 15th, 2024 – HVPA, UMMG, JHN – Holiday Inn Jackson NW – 2696 Bob McClain Drive Jackson, Mi 49202

REGISTER HERE – https://portal.mct2d.org/inhale/regional-meeting-registration
