Baptist Pulmonary Rehab Team

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Mark your calendars for on February 28th! This month, we’re lifting up the voices of the rare disease community to raise awareness, advocate for progress, and push for a future with earlier diagnoses and better access to care for people living with conditions like Alpha-1. To learn more, visit: https://alpha1.org/rare-disease-day/

02/14/2026

Earlier this week, Congress advanced and the president signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This funding package includes several big "wins" for the lung health community:

- COPD Foundation priority report language as part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget
- Overall budget increase for the NIH
- Two-year extension of Medicare coverage for virtual pulmonary rehabilitation
- Restrictions on "forward funding" to provide more research funding
- Limits on indirect payment caps for research

Our lung health community's tireless dedication and advocacy helped make these "wins" possible! Thank you for your support of these policy priorities throughout 2025. Everyone should be very proud of their hard work that contributed to better policies for the lung health community.

Thank you to everyone for your passion and commitment for better lung health policies. We are incredibly proud of our community and look forward to more policy "wins" in 2026!

02/14/2026

RTs, your expertise and passion for respiratory care take our breath away. Take time today to show yourself some self-care and love!

01/13/2026

❤️We’re proud to partner with the American Heart Association and the New Orleans Health Department to bring a Smart Health Station to our NORD recreation centers: JOE W. BROWN | CUT-OFF | MILNE. This free, self-service station allows visitors to check their blood pressure, screen for type 2 diabetes risk, and receive personalized health education backed by American Heart Association science. Designed to make preventive care more accessible, the station is available to all residents during regular hours. If results suggest follow-up care is needed, the station provides information on nearby community health centers.
❤️Stop by, take a moment for your health, and bring the whole family—your heart will thank you.

11/03/2025

10/30/2025

This Halloween, VIET invites you to celebrate Boo in Michoud — a safe, fun, and inclusive event for our families and neighbors!
Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, and community fun in a welcoming environment. 🎃🕸️
Let’s make this Halloween one to remember — safely, together!

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