2019 Conference Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR Sunovion
LEAD SPONSOR Boehringer Ingelheim
OXYGEN SPONSOR Health Care Solutions Group, Inc.

Plenary Session

Ask the Healthcare Provider.

An expert panel will be discussing commonly asked questions around COPD management.

Education Sessions

In addition to the keynote, participants will attend morning and afternoon education sessions. Choices include:

2019 Morning Education Sessions

1. COPD and Cardiac Co-morbidities

Learn about the interaction between COPD and cardiac disease, and how to properly manage both.

2. Update in Oxygen Use

Learn about various oxygen devices and which device may work best for you.

3. New Treatments for Emphysema–Zephyr Valve

Learn about a new type of valve that can help treat emphysema.

2019 Afternoon Education Sessions

4. Patient Empowerment: Advance Care Planning

Learn more about building a care team when managing COPD.

5. Latest in COPD Medications

Learn about the latest COPD medications and which medications may work best for you.

6. Physical Therapy and Music Therapy

Learn how music can play a role in physical therapy, and practice exercises to use at home.

Oxygen Available

Managing oxygen supplies can make participation difficult for people living with COPD. Through the generous support of Health Care Solutions Group, Inc., oxygen is available – at no additional charge – throughout the day. Pulmonary rehabilitation group leaders are also on hand to provide support with oxygen devices, so that all participants can enjoy the conference without interruption.

Schedule, Meals and Cost

The Living Better Together COPD Conference schedule is typically:

9:30 AM	Registration and continental breakfast offered
10:30 AM	Conference begins
3:00 PM	Conference concludes

A luncheon is served around noon and a vegetarian option is available.

Out of courtesy to people living with COPD, please refrain from wearing cologne or perfume to the event; it can exacerbate breathing difficulties.

Transportation from Selected Sites

Bus transportation is made available to groups of 15 or more registrants traveling from the same site to the Living Better Together COPD Conference. Transportation cannot be guaranteed until event registration has closed. Confirmation letters with transportation information are mailed in early November.

If you have questions about transportation to the Living Better Together COPD Conference, please contact Avanthi Chatrathi, Program Coordinator, via email at [email protected]

Event Exhibit Hall

The Living Better Together COPD Conference also provides attendees with the opportunity for one-on-one visits with a variety of exhibitors. Between breakout sessions, guests are able to visit close-by exhibitor tables.

Past participants have included Boehringer Ingelheim, Health Care Solutions Group, Inc., Shire, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, RespirTech, Alpha-1 Foundation, Illinois Society for Respiratory Care, University of Illinois at Chicago and Illinois Physical Therapy Association.

2019 Planning Committee

You can help shape this year’s Living Better Together COPD Conference by joining the Planning Committee. The group meets by phone to provide ideas and input to the RHA staff members. Contact Avanthi Chatrathi, Program Coordinator, via email at [email protected] to learn more.