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10th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium

The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is pleased to announce the 10th Annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 29 and 30, 2008, during CHEST 2008, in Philadelphia, PA.

 

What are this year’s highlights?

  • Asthma in American Cities project
  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke: How To Reduce Exposure
  • Developing State Plans and Coalitions for COPD
  • How To Reach Local Media
The Networking Poster Reception gives coalition representatives the opportunity to display and share materials used within their coalitions. Poster boards and tabletops will be available. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the Networking Poster Reception form.

Scholarships!

Limited scholarships are available. Please complete the Scholarship Application form, and submit it to Beth Corey by fax at (847) 498-5460 or e-mail (bcorey@chestnet.org). The deadline for submitting applications is July 11, 2008.

We would appreciate you listing this symposium on your coalition’s Web site. If you would like a brief announcement sent to you via e-mail, please let Beth Corey know. Please feel free to contact Beth at (847) 498-8366 or bcorey@chestnet.org with any questions.

How does my coalition register?

  • To register for this symposium, please complete and return the registration form with payment. You can fax or mail the registration form to Beth Corey. The registration deadline is October 7, 2008.

    American College of Chest Physicians
    3300 West Dundee Road
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    Fax: (847) 498-5460

    • The registration fee includes lunch on Wednesday.


  • Every year at the Networking Poster Reception, coalitions have the opportunity to display and share materials they use.

Where do I stay?

  • For information on travel and hotel, please be sure to visit the ACCP online registration system to reserve your room by September 26, 2008, and get the CHEST conference rate.

How do I attend other sessions at CHEST?

  • For more information on the array of asthma and COPD sessions offered at CHEST 2008, click here. You may register for other sessions and courses online or on-site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The deadline for early registration is October 7, 2008.

Whom do I contact with questions?

Agenda

  • Agenda Coming soon!