Hear Ye, Hear Ye
In recognition of National COPD Awareness month in November, Governor Nikki Hailey issued a proclaimation. Here’s why…
1. 367,000 South Carolinians have COPD, enough to fill Williams-Brice Stadium 4.5 times
2. 15 million currently diagnosed nationally
3. 12 million undiagnosed cases in the US
4. According to a 2013 survey, SC has a 7.1% prevalence rate (9.3% the highest and 3.9% the lowest)
5. COPD costs South Carolina 527 Million in 2014
So, Go Orange on social media to show your support!
To learn more please visit http://www.copdfoundation.org/.
The SCSRC Disease Management Section will be hosting the inaugural SC COPD Update next month, please click the link for more info.
2016 South Carolina COPD Symposium
December 2, 2016
The Midlands Region directors are planning a one-day COPD Update meeting that will include speakers from Duke University, the COPD foundation, RT navigators and others. There will also be an open forum discussion regarding what is currently going on in the world of COPD management.
6.5 CRCE Hours!
2016 COPD Update Conference Agenda -final
The cost for the meeting is:
- AARC Members - $30
- Non-AARC Member - $40
- Respiratory Care Student, AARC Member - $10
- Respiratory Care Student, Non-AARC Member - $20
Register Online
Vendor Registration Form
For More Information Contact: The Midlands Directors
amanda@carolinadxsol.com or Cookt@midlandstech.edu
Save the Date… 2016 COPD Symposium
2016 COPD Symposium will be Friday, November 4th , 2016 on the UNC Charlotte Campus.
This will be the 4th consecutive year for the COPD Symposium in Charlotte hosted by Department of Public Health. Details to follow!
South Carolina COPD Strategic Plan- April 2016
"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in South Carolina and affects approximately 15 percent of the adult population. Unfortunately, recent data suggests that almost half of the COPD-affected population in South Carolina remains undiagnosed. Despite good evidence-based guidelines for optimal care of COPD, the diagnosis, management, and outcomes for the disease are suboptimal and care is too often fragmented. Although tobacco cessation and avoidance are slowly advancing in South Carolina, 20 percent of COPD occurs in non-smokers, and this percentage will likely increase in the coming years. Therefore, a strategic plan must include other initiatives in addition to smoking cessation.
COPD is a disease that reflects notable disparities in South Carolina: less than 50 percent of COPD patients completed high school, and African-American males are a group with relatively high rates of undiagnosed disease. Individuals who have COPD need a variety of services to optimize their care, including access to medications, durable medical equipment providers, pulmonary rehabilitation services, and knowledgeable health care providers who understand and screen for the co-morbidities frequently associated with COPD. (more…)
SCSRC Presents New Specialty Section!
Disease Management Specialty Section
... building the future of Respiratory Care
Formed in December of 2015 with the vision of developing a network of information gathering and sharing, for disease management clinicians in the state.
We are seeking to be proactive in the development of our members in the area of Disease Management, changing the way we practice one day at a time. This AARC Committee will provide pertinent information to South Carolina practitioners in the form of web posts, social media, and events.
We are looking for those who would like to help carry this light into the present healthcare market.
If you are interested in serving, please utilize contact info below.