PHARMACIST TO BE LEADOFF SPEAKER FOR 2010 BETTER BREATHERS MEETINGS

 Dearborn County Hospital’s Better Breathers Club has announced its schedule for 2010.  Meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays, April 15, May 20, August 19 and September 16 in the hospital’s Dearborn Room.

The speaker for the April 15 meeting is Keith Allhands, R.Ph., DCH Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services.  In his presentation, “Medications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,” Mr. Allhands will provide information and answer questions pertaining to various medications including those prescribed for COPD.

“Better Breathers is available to any adult with a lung condition,” stated Dianne Williams, R.R.T., DCH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist and coordinator of the group at Dearborn County Hospital.  “The organization is designed to provide motivation and encouragement for individuals to do everything they can to keep their lives full and satisfying.”

Adults who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, fibrosis and other respiratory illnesses are welcome.  Guests may bring a family member or friend.  Refreshments will be served.

The Better Breathers Club, co-sponsored by DCH and the American Lung Association of Indiana, is a local chapter of the national organization.  Meetings are free of charge and open to the public.   Prior registration is not required but is appreciated.  To register, please call the DCH Education Department at (812) 537-8431 or (800) 676-5572, ext. 8431.