KCFPF
Education
2021 September PF Awareness Month
Patient Education Symposium
The KC Foundation for PF, Dr. Mark Hamblin, and his staff are hosting a virtual Patient Education Symposium.
The symposium will be held over three Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Each day will have two or three presentations .
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September 11th
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IPF vs. PF – discussion of different types of pulmonary fibrosis; how imaging and diagnosis may influence management with genetic tie in. 11 am to 12 pm
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Anti-fibrotic therapy and clinical trials. 12 to 1 pm
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September 25th
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IPF Co-morbidities (Cough, GERD, CAD, OSA). 11 am to 12 pm
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Non-pharmacologic Therapy (without medications) (Oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other treatments). 12 to 1 pm
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Lung Transplant. 1 to 2 pm
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October 2nd
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PH-ILD – Pulmonary hypertension associated with Interstitial Lung Disease. 11 am to 12 pm
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End of Life Care (Symptom management, palliative care, hospice) . 1 2 to 1 pm
This symposium is for individuals with Pulmonary Fibrosis, their care partners, and family members.
Each presentation will be virtually using Zoom. Also, each presentation will have a separate Zoom invite (i.e. you will receive two invites for each day).
To register, complete the form on the right.
If you need help in using or downloading Zoom, please request help in the comment section of the registration. Someone will contact you and assist.
Dr. Mark Hamlin presents Treatment and Trials to
the Greater KC Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
February 18th, 2021
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Treatment and Trials Slide Presentation
The Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Patient Education Symposium
September 21st, 2019
12:00 – 5:00 pm
St. Joseph Medical Center Community Center
Building D
1000 Carondelet Dr
Kansas City, MO 64114
