Volume 25

February 2009

Vouchers for Free HFA Inhalers Now Available


HFA InhalerBreathe California is proud to announce that it is now offering vouchers for 1 free albuterol HFA inhaler! The vouchers were donated by the Respiratory and Allergic Disease Foundation (in partnership with TEVA Specialty Pharmaceuticals) to help un-insured or under-insured patients switch over from the now-banned CFC inhalers Learn more about the new ban.

The vouchers will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Please complete this short voucher redemption form and bring it along with a copy of your prescription to our office at 1469 Park Avenue in San Jose.

Questions? Give us a call at (408) 998-5865 or e-mail
info@lungsrus.org.


Help Us Honor Air Quality Superstars!


Bay Area residents: Nominations are now open for Breathe California’s 19th annual Clean Air Awards! Help us recognize a local person, business or organization that has made a difference right here in the Bay Area to reduce air pollution and fight global warming. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

You can submit your nominations online at
www.cleanairawards.org until March 13th. Then, join us on April 17th as we reveal our award winners at our annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon (click here for event details). This is a great opportunity to meet the local movers and shakers united for a cleaner and greener environment!



Save the Date for Our Spring PAC Meeting


Asthmatic Child & MotherOn March 3rd, 
Breathe California’s next PAC (Parents of Asthmatic Children) Meeting is coming to Allen @ Steinbeck K-8 School in San Jose. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other families confronting the challenges posed by asthma. Come on by as we discuss springtime allergies and tips for maintaining a healthy home environment.

Learn more about our PAC Meetings or contact Tiffany Wong at (408) 998-5865 or tiffany@lungsrus.org for details on the upcoming meeting.

 

In the News

- Bay Area Fails to Meet Federal Air Quality Standard View Article
- Heart Attacks Drop in Areas with Smoking Bans View Article
- Study Finds that Cleaner Air Increases Life Expectancy  View Article
- COPD Carries Higher Risk for Depression than Other Diseases View Article  
- More Lung Health News 

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You can help support Breathe California when showing your loved one how much you care. Visit our special Flowerpetal website.


Calendar of
Upcoming Events

Feb. 12th - Mar. 19th
Asthma Management Classes
Allen @ Steinbeck School

San Jose, 9:50 am

Feb. 12th & 19th
Asthma Management Classes
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose, 11:45 am


Feb. 23rd

Better Breathers Club
Breathe California office
San Jose, 1:30 pm

Feb. 23rd & 24th
CLASP Trainings
San Jose High Academy
San Jose, 3:00 pm

Feb. 28th
Smokeless Saturday
Breathe California office
San Jose, 9:00 am


March 3rd
PAC Meeting
Allen @ Steinbeck School
San Jose, 6:00 pm


 


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