What is a Better Breathers' Club?

Better Breathers' Clubs combine educational programs with social opportunities designed to create a better understanding of chronic lung disease and how to live with it. Educational programs include films, literature and demonstrations as well as speakers such as physicians and other health care professionals who specialize in the care of persons with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Better Breathers' Clubs are also people helping people ... mutual encouragement and exchange of information by meeting together and sharing experiences.

Who Can Join?

Patients, family members, friends or anyone interested in the better management of lung disease problems may join.  Meetings are free and open to all.

How Can I Get Connected?

The American Lung Association of Central California sends a bi-monthly newsletter listing the meeting topics, speakers and locations of each meeting.  Newsletters also contain interesting bits of lung health news.  Simply call the American Lung Association of Central California office and ask to have your name placed on the mailing list.

VISALIA - 2nd Monday of each month.
Co-sponsored by Apria Health Care
Lifestyle Center (Akers & Cypress).
1:30pm
 
MERCED - 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Co-sponsored by Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center, Dominican Campus.
2:00 - 4:00pm
 
MADERA - 3rd Thursday of each month.
Co-sponsored by Madera Community Hospital
Madera Community Hospital.
1:00pm
   
FRESNO - 2nd Friday of each month.
Co-sponsored by Community Medical Centers
Sierra Community Health Center.
12:00 lunch, 12:45 program.

Oakhurst – 4^th Saturday of each month
Co-sponsored by Community Urgent Care Center
Community Urgent Care Center
1:00 p.m.