The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest invites you to the Healthy Lung Expo -- a program designed for patients and healthcare providers to learn more about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Speakers from a variety of fields will present current medical-based research on topics that have the most impact on those whose lives are touched by these conditions.

Where:
November 9, 2012
West Des Moines Sheraton
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266

The Early Bird Special has been extended! Register by Monday October 15, 2012 to receive the discounted rate of $75 for the professional program!

Continuing Education Credits

Application has been applied for nursing and respiratory therapy continuing education through Des Moines Area Community College, Provider #22. Participants not receiving continuing education hours will be awarded a certificate of attendance. To collect 5.7 contact hours or .57 CEUs, attendance for the full day is required; partial credits will not be given.

Professional Program

8:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks

8:15 a.m. - Tobacco Treatment Options for Preventing Lung Disease - Lori Mein, ARNP, DNP, FNP-BC

9:00 a.m. - Educating Patients Toward Self-Management - Cindy Eggleston, Erin M. Larkin, RN

10:00 a.m. - Oxygen Therapy: What’s on the Horizon - Sean Denning, RRT

11:30 a.m. - Lunch with Patients - American Lung Association Resources, Thomas Gross, MD - Laughter Yoga, Debbi Cooper

1:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 1
A. Spirometry: Differential Diagnosis - Sherif El-Mahdy, MD, FRCPC
B. NAEPP Guidelines: Assessing Asthma Control - Harry Yuan, DO, FCCP
C. Preventing Pertussis - Luis Castagnini, MD, MPH

2:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
A. Tools of the Trade: Inhaler and Device Demos Gary Malivitz, PharmD
B. Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Steven Zorn, MD
C. Lung Cancer: Evolution in Detection and Treatment - Thomas Gross, MD

3:00 p.m. - Breakout Session 3

A. When it’s Not COPD or Asthma: Case Studies - John Glazier, MD
B. End of Life Issues - Connie Perry, RN

3:45 p.m. - Closing Remarks l Adjourn

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $99 (single/ double), West Des Moines Sheraton, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Please contact the hotel directly at 515-223-1800 to reserve your room and reference the Healthy Lung Expo.