COPD Initiative — Respiratory Health Association™ of Metropolitan Chicago

Welcome to the RHAMC’s Web site on COPD

This site provides useful information for anyone who would like to learn more about Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sometimes commonly referred to as Emphysema or Chronic bronchitis. Information on this site is geared towards those at risk for COPD, those living with COPD, their families, caregivers, and health care professionals who work with COPD patients. This site was created as part of our COPD Initiative, which is Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago’s comprehensive program to address COPD throughout the Greater Chicagoland.

 

Featured News

2009 Cruising With COPD Social Event
On June 16, 2009 RHAMC hosted a cruise on the Chicago lakefront...
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2008 COPD Respiratory Rally

On November 05, 2008 RHAMC hosted the 5th Annual COPD Respiratory Rally in Arlington Heights.  Nearly 300 people living with COPD...

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COPD Awareness Month
November was COPD Awareness month and November 19th was World COPD Day! There are things that you can do to raise awareness in your community...
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National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Law Passed

Thanks to Washington legislators and the efforts of COPD Advisory Council member Lisa Zaenger and hundreds of COPD Initiative members, we have a new law ensuring uniform Pulmonary Rehabilitation benefits for all COPD patients...

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2008 Cruising with COPD

Beautiful blue skies, low humidity and plenty of sunshine were the backdrop for this year’s Cruising with COPD event... 

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Upcoming Events

2009 Respiratory Rally

Join us for the 2009 Respiratory Rally on Tuesday, November 17, 2009...

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Catch Your Breath: Women & Lung Health Initiative
The annual Catch Your Breath conference brings together medical professionals along with patients and families to explore key issues in women's lung health and advances in lung disease treatment and research...
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