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For more information about COPD or the NHLBI's COPD Awareness and Education Campaign, members of the media are encouraged to contact the NHLBI communications office at 301-496-4236 or nhlbi_news@nhlbi.nih.gov or visit public.nhlbi.nih.gov/newsroom/home/newsroom.aspx.
Health Monitor published a story on Valerie Chang, Breathe Better Network member and founder of the Hawaii COPD Coalition. In addition to her personal story with COPD, the article provides tips on how to manage the disease on a daily basis. The print version of the article includes an overview of the symptoms of the lung disease and refers to the Campaign’s website for more information. Read the online version here:
http://www.healthmonitor.com/copd/room-breathe
KXAN.com in Austin, Texas, discusses how music therapy can help those suffering from COPD. Patients use harmonicas to improve lung function and practice breathing in a fun setting. The article includes data from the NHLBI and links to its resources. Read the article here:
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin/harmonicas-ease-copd-blues
Everyday Health provides an overview of the causes and prevalence of COPD worldwide. The article offers an overview of strategies a variety of organizations are pursuing to combat the disease and also mentions the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's collaboration with the World Health Organization to develop the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Read the article here:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/copd/copd-around-the-world-3524.aspx
West Virginia Public Broadcasting features a broadcast segment on their website about prevalence of COPD in West Virginia. The data provided was collected in the 2011 CDC BRFSS survey and co-supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Read the article here:
http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=28498
The news site NewsOK.com details an Oklahoma woman's experience with COPD. The lung disease is a growing problem in Oklahoma, having just tied with West Virginia for the state with the fourth highest occurrence of COPD. The data comes from CDC's 2011 BRFSS survey. The addition of statewide COPD surveillance data to the BRFSS was co-supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Read the article here:
http://newsok.com/chronic-lung-disease-affects-many-oklahomans/article/3749780/?page=1
RT Magazine reports on NHLBI's COPD awareness study that saw a decline in COPD awareness among U.S. adults. Dr. James P. Kiley, director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is quoted in the story, saying that these results provide an opportunity to mobilize and re-energize outreach efforts. Read the article here:
http://www.rtmagazine.com/research/18648-copd-awareness-drops-according-to-nih-study
The American Pharmacists Association's Pharmacist.com reports on nationwide prevalence data on COPD that was collected by CDC's BRFSS survey for the first time. The addition of statewide COPD surveillance data to the BRFSS was co-supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. View the article here:
http://www.pharmacist.com/copd-nationwide-prevalence-data-reported-2011
The Kansas City Infozine reports on the latest NHLBI survey on COPD awareness. The study indicates that current awareness levels have declined among certain groups with physicians reporting a major barrier to diagnosis to be underreported symptoms. The article quotes Dr. James P. Kiley, director of the Division of Lung Diseases at by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and discusses the Institute's plans to continue to educate the public on the lung disease. View the article here:
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/53927/
The Tri-County Sun Times provides an in-depth report on results of the NHLBI 2012 COPD awareness study. Dr. James P. Kiley, director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, notes that the NHLBI will continue to engage with COPD patients, their caregivers, medical societies and others through the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign and its partnership network to reach those at risk on a local level. View the article here:
http://www.thevillagessuntimes.com/article/copd-awareness-returns-2008-levels-according-new-nih-survey
Health Day reports on nationwide prevalence of COPD in the U.S. It is estimated that 15 million have COPD and prevalence occurrence of the condition is highest in Kentucky. It is the first time that this data had been collected via CDC's BRFSS study. The addition of this statewide module was co-supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. View the article here:
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=670948
Reporter Joe Balintfy of NIH Radio spoke with Dr. James P. Kiley, Director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, about COPD, its symptoms and risk factors, and the importance of early detection and treatment. To listen to the report click here:
http://www.nih.gov/news/radio/nov2012/20121109NHLBI-COPD.htm
About.com provides a list of organizations and ideas on how to get involved in National COPD Awareness Month, including resources on the Campaign's website. Read about ways to get involved and how to raise awareness about COPD:
http://copd.about.com/b/2012/11/06/november-marks-national-copd-awareness-month.htm
From June 29 to July 1, the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign's signature event series Country Conquers COPD™ stopped at the San Diego County Fair to provide free screenings to fairgoers. The San Diego Union-Tribune announced the Campaign's presence at the Fair. View the article here:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/27/free-copd-screenings-offered-county-fair/
HealthDay reported on COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign survey results showing that many of those at risk for COPD don't talk to their doctor about symptoms. View the article here:
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=659179
With the help of the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign, the CDC produced a podcast to highlight the causes of COPD and tips for prevention. To listen to the podcast click here:
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=4166871
The Journal Sentinel online ran a column interviewing Dr. James P. Kiley, Director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute about COPD symptoms, risks and diagnosis. View the article here:
http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/health-wellness/132071963.html
The OC Register interviewed Dr. James P. Kiley, Director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute about the signs and symptoms of COPD. View the article here:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/copd-278179-people-disease.html
With the help of the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign, the CDC produced a podcast to highlight the causes of COPD and tips for prevention. To listen to the podcast click here:
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=4166871
HealthDay reported on COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign survey results showing an increase in awareness of COPD among American adults. View the article here:
http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=645765
RT Magazine reported on COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign survey results showing an increase in awareness of COPD among American adults. The article also mentioned the new public service announcement campaign that highlights common COPD signs and symptoms. View the article here: http://www.rtmagazine.com/news/2010-11-10_01.asp
The NIH Record reported on COPD Learn More Breathe Better partner, the COPD Foundation, bringing its "COPD Shuttle" ride to the NIH campus on May 27 for a virtual tour of the lung and demonstration of the health risks of smoking and air pollution. View the article here: http://nihrecord.od.nih.gov/newsletters/2010/06_25_2010/story5.htm
Science Daily reported on an NHLBI-funded study on COPD and heart function which appeared in the January 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Susan B. Shurin, M.D., NHLBI acting director, and James P. Kiley, PhD, director, NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases, are both quoted. View the article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100120211022.htm
An NHLBI-funded study on COPD and heart function which appeared in the January 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine was reported on by WebMD. NHLBI Acting Director Susan B. Shurin, MD., is quoted. View the article here: http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20100120/mild-copd-may-hurt-the-heart
MedPage Today reported on an NHLBI-funded study on COPD and heart function which appeared in the January 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Lead author R. Graham Barr, MD, of Columbia University, provides an audio report. To read the article and listen to the report, visit: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pulmonology/SmokingCOPD/18070
AARP Bulletin article on new pulmonary rehab Medicare benefit features Learn More Breathe Better resources. Read the article here: bulletin.aarp.org/yourhealth/diseases/articles/_medicare_to_offer_a_new_benefit_for_those_with_copd.html
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel and Ted Koppel recently appeared on the PBS show Second Opinion to discuss living with COPD, how it has affected their family and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Watch the Webisodes here: secondopinion-tv.org/secondopinion/episodes/COPD/webisode/index.html
Survey findings from the NHLBI's COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign
were featured on WebMD. The article focused on the increase in awareness
of COPD and its treatability. View the article here: www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20091104/copd-awareness-climbs-understanding-lags
HealthDay reported on COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign
survey results showing an increase in awareness of COPD among American adults
but a reluctance of some to talk to their doctors or health care providers. The HealthDay article
also provided some insights into how optimistically physicians view COPD
and its treatability. The Atlanta Journal Constitution also ran
this article online. View the article here: www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=632735
Results from a COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign survey
conducted for National COPD Awareness Month were highlighted. James P. Kiley,
PhD, director, NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases is quoted in this article.
View the article here: www.rtmagazine.com/news/2009-11-03_01.asp
The COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign was featured
on the About.com COPD Blog for National COPD Awareness Month. See the posting
here: copd.about.com/b/2009/11/02/november-is-copd-awareness-month.htm
On October 24, 2009 the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign
held its second Country Conquers COPD signature event at the Barbecue Festival
in Lexington, NC. In a recap of the day's events, the Winston-Salem
Journal mentioned that information was being handed out about COPD at the Festival.
Also, Roy Pleasants of the North Carolina COPD Task Force noted the high
incidence rate of COPD in the state during an interview. See the article
here: www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/oct/25/pigging-out/news-regional/
The Courier-Journal profiled two women currently living with COPD and highlighted the need for early detection. The article references the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign as well as National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute statistics. The Courier-Journal reaches 215,328 readers.
John McGuire of the COPD Foundation was interviewed about COPD and the COPD Awareness Night at the Ballpark event during the pre-game radio show. Click here to listen.
Dr. James Donohue of the North Carolina COPD Task Force was interviewed
about COPD during the live television broadcast of the Durham Bulls game
on COPD Awareness Night at the Ballpark. Dr. Donohue spoke
to the prevalence of COPD in North Carolina and encouraged fans to visit
the screening area to learn more. To
listen to the interview, click here.
The local NBC station in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina aired a story
about living with COPD that featured COPD patient Archie Copeland and Dr.
James Donohue, Chief of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of North Carolina
School of Medicine and North Carolina COPD Task Force member. The
reporter visited the COPD Foundation’s Mobile Screening Unit for a
first hand look at spirometry testing. To view the story, visit: chapelhill.mync.com/site/chapelhill/news/story/7719/copd-increasingly-common-hardly-known
The summer edition of Healthy Living, a quarterly magazine available at CVS pharmacies nationwide, featured a two-page story titled, “Life’s Breath.” In the article, Grace Anne Dorney Koppel explained how she handles the challenges of COPD and her advocacy efforts with the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® Campaign. Each issue of Healthy Living reaches more than 3.5 million readers.
The April 27 issue of The Chicago Tribune featured a story on Grace Anne Dorney Koppel’s battle with COPD and her participation in the launch of the Illinois COPD strategic action plan. The Sunday edition reaches nearly 900,000 readers.
NHLBI's COPD Learn More Breathe Better® Campaign was featured in the November 29 issue of The New York Times in a story on COPD, part of its “Six Killers” series on the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
The front page story featured James Kiley, PhD, Director, NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases, patient advocate Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, and a number of our partners in the COPD community.
Click
here to view the main story, and several sidebars.
The New York Times reaches more than 1.1 million readers, with about 13 million more logging in online.
The COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign was featured on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, raising awareness and understanding of COPD with nearly 6 million viewers. Campaign spokesperson Grace Anne Dorney Koppel and her husband Ted Koppel spoke with correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about their experiences with COPD. James Kiley, Ph.D, Director of the Division of Lung Diseases at NHLBI addressed prevalence statistics and the epidemic nature of the disease.
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel and her husband Ted Koppel appeared on ABC’s The View to talk about COPD on behalf of the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign. Barbara Walters and Joy Behar spoke openly with Grace Anne about her diagnosis and management of COPD. The interview highlighted the symptoms and risk factors of COPD and the need for greater use of lung function tests.
The July edition of Woman’s Day featured a story titled, “Breathing Lessons” by Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, as told to Andrea Atkins. In the three-page article, Koppel tells her personal story from symptoms, to diagnosis, to management of her COPD. She encourages those experiencing symptoms to talk with their doctors or health care providers about taking a lung function test and directs them to the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign website for additional information about COPD.
In addition, the article refers readers to the Woman’s Day website for additional resources on COPD.
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel and her husband Ted Koppel appeared on Retirement Living TV’s Daily Café to raise awareness about the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Grace Anne encouraged those at risk to seek treatment, and she discussed how careful management of COPD can improve both one’s ability to breathe and enjoyment of life.
The Retirement Living website featured a link to the COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign website and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website.
The May 2nd edition of The Wall Street Journal featured a story titled, "Shining a Light on a Deadly Lung Disorder" by reporter Laura Landro. In her report, Landro outlines the extent of the problem of COPD in the U.S., the need for diagnosis, recent treatment advances, and the efforts underway by NHLBI and its partners to build awareness of the disease.
The story highlighted the efforts of the COPD Foundation and the American Association for Respiratory Care -- both COPD Learn More Breathe Better® partners -- in working to bring the Mobile Spirometry Unit to at-risk individuals across the country. The piece also references a survey by the American Lung Association, also a campaign partner.
Newsweek’s May 7 edition, which hit newsstands on April 30, features a special Spring Health Supplement including a “Coping with COPD” Q&A with Grace Anne Dorney Koppel. The piece also refers readers to www.LearnAboutCOPD.org for additional information.
The article can also be accessed online at MSNBC's home page - click on the Newsweek banner. Online coverage includes more in-depth information about the disease, and COPD Learn More Breathe Better® fact sheets and educational materials.
Patient advocate Grace Anne Dorney Koppel appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to talk about COPD on behalf of the NHLBI's COPD Learn More Breathe Better® campaign. Diane Sawyer sat down with Grace Anne, who was diagnosed with COPD in 2001, to talk about her diagnosis, the steps she is taking to manage this disease, and the importance of those who are at risk of COPD learning about the disease and getting treatment if necessary.
Patient advocate Grace Anne Dorney Koppel visited
National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm Show to talk about her
fight against COPD. She was joined by James Kiley, Ph.D, Director of the
Division of Lung Diseases at NHLBI and Robert Wise, M.D., Director of the
Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and
the Multidisciplinary Training Grant in Pulmonary Medicine. You
can listen to an archive of the show here.
MP3 (1.9MB) | RM (1.5MB,
need RealPlayer)
Transcript: HTML
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