Baptist Pulmonary Rehab Team

09/27/2025

On Friday 9/16 and Saturday 9/27 the Pulmonary Team participated in 2 community health Health Fairs!!!



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09/27/2025

Mark your calendars! Respiratory Care Week is next month, October 19-25. Be sure to follow us for some awesome giveaways, RT love and more.

09/20/2025

Check out our new nutrition page: strategies and resources for managing diet with scleroderma 🥑🥕

In our recent communications survey, many of you asked for more support around managing diet and nutrition with scleroderma—especially for GI symptoms that can affect daily life.

We heard you. Our new nutrition resources page brings together trusted information, strategies, and practical tips to help you navigate these challenges. From nutrition approaches to lifestyle adjustments, this resource is designed to help support health and well-being while living with scleroderma.

Explore the new page here: https://bit.ly/4nCHa00

09/10/2025

Today is ILD Day! Learn how you can get involved and spread awareness about this challenging condition. 🫁

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is one of the most serious complications of scleroderma, affecting how people breathe and live each day. That's why the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) is partnering with ten organizations to host the 5th Annual ILD Day, to spread awareness about this condition and help people learn how to recognize the signs of ILD.

There’s still time to join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for a special ILD Day Webinar TODAY at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Learn about the causes, treatments, and strategies for living well with ILD—including the role of genetics. Register now: https://bit.ly/3IfLtPW

Then mark your calendars, extending the awareness of ILD Day, the SRF is hosting a special webinar on September 16, 9AM PT / 12PM ET to spotlight ILD and how it affects people living with scleroderma. This webinar will cover how symptom management and share the latest research aimed at improving patient outcomes. Register now: https://bit.ly/4mvGJUR

If you’re living with scleroderma, it’s important to be aware of the signs of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Shortness of breath may be an early symptom. Other signs can include a dry, persistent cough, fatigue or weakness, chest discomfort, thickening of the tissue beneath the nails (“clubbing”), loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss.

Get involved this ILD Day by spreading the word—share your experiences with ILD or what you've learned about the condition with people in your community, both online and in person. By raising awareness, we can help ensure earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and stronger support for those impacted.

Thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim for sponsoring SRF’s ILD awareness education initiatives.

09/03/2025

ILD Day is coming up! Join us in raising awareness about interstitial lung disease (ILD) and supporting people who live with this living with this lung condition alongside scleroderma.

There are lots of ways to get involved and learn more:
🔹 Attend our ILD-focused Webinar: The SRF is hosting a webinar on September 16, 9AM PST / 12 PM EST. This webinar will cover how ILD is managed in people with scleroderma and share the latest research aimed at improving outcomes for those living with both conditions. Register and learn more: https://bit.ly/4g4SjnH

🔹 Join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for their ILD Day Webinar: The PFF is hosting a special webinar on ILD Day, September 10, at 10AM PST / 1PM EST. This webinar will explore the causes, treatments, and strategies for living well with ILD, including insights into the role of genetics. Register today: https://bit.ly/47ekZ9s

🔹 Discover information and resources on the ILD page. Visit our website for helpful information on what it is, how it affects the lungs, and what people living with scleroderma should know: https://bit.ly/4epfHdQ

🔹 Watch our ILD video playlist. Learn about CONQUEST, ILD treatments, and fibrotic lung disease in scleroderma from leading experts. Check it out: https://bit.ly/461OuLo

Together, we can shine a light on ILD and its impact on people living with scleroderma. Learn more about ILD Day and how you can help spread awareness. Get involved: https://bit.ly/47ekZ9s

08/18/2025

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure combined with symptoms such as chest pain or trouble speaking may be a hypertensive emergency, according to the new high blood pressure guideline, and you should call 911 immediately.

08/16/2025

08/13/2025

Prepare for hurricane evacuations with a medical supply kit. Learn what to pack, how to store medications and tips for protecting your health.

08/13/2025

Being healthy during hurricane season is possible if you plan ahead. Crush those cravings for salty and sweet snacks during stressful events by keeping these alternatives on hand.

🍏Fruit: Try apples, citrus and bananas or unsweetened dried fruits that don't need refrigeration.
🥜Unsalted nuts: Try unsalted almonds, peanuts, walnuts and pistachios.
🐟Canned fish: Try low-sodium tuna, salmon or mackerel for healthy fats and protein.
🍿Popcorn: Try pre-popped, unsalted varieties instead of chips.
🌮Tortilla chips: Try whole/multigrain, low salt tortilla chips for fiber.

08/13/2025

With hurricane season already underway, it's vital to be prepared for emergencies. Prepare a medical disaster supply kit with enough supplies to last at least 72 hours; this will reduce your stress and increase your safety if disaster strikes. Make sure you have these medical necessities well in advance so you’re ready for the unexpected:
✔️ Batteries or power supplies for medical devices
✔️ Extra supplies for medical equipment, such as diabetes testing supplies
✔️ Sterile water if needed for medical device cleaning
✔️ Emergency reference materials, such as a first aid book
✔️ Disinfectant
✔️ First aid kit with disposable gloves, antiseptic wipes and adhesive bandages
✔️ Important documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and a medication list in a waterproof, portable container

08/04/2025

🌍 Today is World NTM Awareness Day! 🌍

Join us in spreading awareness about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Let's educate, support, and advocate for those affected. Learn more: https://worldntmday.org/

07/10/2025

Today, July 1, is World Bronchiectasis Day! The American Thoracic Society and its Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) partners are calling attention to the growing burden of this lesser-known lung disease and the urgent need for increased awareness, diagnosis, care, and cross-border collaboration.

Learn more about bronchiectasis and efforts to bring awareness to this chronic disease: https://site.thoracic.org/press-releases/international-respiratory-societies-unite-on-world-bronchiectasis-day-2025-to-urge-global-awareness-and-collaboration