KCFPF

Education

2021 September PF Awareness Month
Patient Education Symposium

The KC Foundation for PF,  Dr. Mark Hamblin, and his staff  hosted a virtual Patient Education Symposium.

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The symposium was held over three Saturdays .

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• September 11th

1.      IPF vs. PF – discussion of different types of pulmonary fibrosis; how imaging and diagnosis may influence management with  genetic tie in.  

2. Anti-fibrotic therapy and clinical trials.  

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• September 25th 

1. IPF Co-morbidities (Cough, GERD, CAD, OSA).  

2. Non-pharmacologic Therapy (without medications)  (Oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other treatments).  

3. Lung Transplant.  

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• October 2nd

1. PH-ILD – Pulmonary hypertension associated with Interstitial Lung Disease.  

2. End of Life Care (Symptom management, palliative care, hospice) . 

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Dr. Mark Hamlin presents Treatment and Trials to

the Greater KC Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group

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February 18th, 2021

12:00 – 5:00 pm

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Treatment and Trials Slide Presentation

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The Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Patient Education Symposium

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September 21st, 2019

12:00 – 5:00 pm

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St. Joseph Medical Center Community Center

Building D

1000 Carondelet Dr 

Kansas City, MO 64114​