COPD-INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
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Dedicated to the philosophy
"You can learn to control this disease instead of letting it control
you!"
Monday, April 28, 2003
Volume #2 -- Issue #17
Susie Bowers, Editor -- Web-Editor@COPD-International.com
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==> Welcome
==> COPD News
==> Recalls/Warnings
==> Featured Articles - Tribute to Billie Mahaffey
==> Nutrition/Wellness
==> COPD Community Update
==> Just for Fun
==> Recipe
==> Closing Thought
==> Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
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-----ABOUT US
We are a group of fellow COPD sufferers, caregivers and others
interested in this disease. Our online community is devoted to helping
one another to live the best life possible with this debilitating
illness through interactive support.
As many of us have found, COPD is a disease of many faces,
contradictions and components. Therefore, our diversified
community is here to share its combined wealth of knowledge
and information, so we may all become well-informed patients
and take control of our disease rather than letting this disease
control us.
-----EDITORIAL COMMENTS
It is with the deepest of regrets and great sorrow that we mourn the
loss of one of COPD-International's founders, treasurer and exercise
program coordinator, Billie Mahaffey. Billie died Friday, April 25,
as the result of a severe respiratory infection.
She will be missed by many, especially by the staff of COPD-
International, who relied on her wisdom, sense of fair play and
innate goodness that never wavered even in times of adversity.
This newsletter is in tribute to Billie, who tirelessly gave of her
time and support to all of us with lung disease. Her passion for
exercise and positive attitude spurred many of us to follow her lead
in hopes that we could all enjoy a better and more active lifestyle.
The main news story is again SARS, which continues to cause
a healthy dose of fear worldwide.
We welcome your input and participation in our newsletters and
will review for publication any pertinent information you wish to
share with others on COPD and related topics. If you wish to
contribute to the newsletter, please contact us at
Newsletter@COPD-International.com
Yours in health ...
Susie
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-----SARS UPDATES
Below are the SARS main news update links, which have appeared
in earlier newsletters.
- COPD International Site:
News:
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/SARS-news.htm
Timeline:
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/SARS-timeline.htm
FAQs:
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/SARS-FAQs.htm
- U.S. CDC Site:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/index.htm
- WebMD Site:
http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/62/71672.htm
-----MAY U.S. ASTHMA, ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
The U.S. Nationwide Asthma Screening Program is to be held at more
than 300 locations across the country as part of the National Asthma
and Allergy Awareness Month in May.
There will be free screenings for the condition for adults and
children and advice from specialists on how to keep symptoms under
control. The program will be conducted by the American College of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). (HealthScout) For Details:
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=1&id
=512569
-----ASTHMA AWARENESS EVENTS
World Asthma Day 2003, organized by the Global Initiative for
Asthma (GINA), will be held May 6, 2003. For More Information:
http://www.copd-international.com/world-asthma-day.htm
-----REVIEW OF ORGAN PROCUREMENT IN U.S.
A review of organ donation in the United States must begin with an
understanding of the system by which organs are procured. The first
section of this article provides an overview of the organ procurement
system, focusing on the processes and regional presence of organ
procurement organizations (OPOs).
The sections that follow provide first a historical review of
legislative and regulatory efforts to improve organ donation and then
an examination of trends in the recovery and disposition of organs.
See Review:
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1034/j.1600-6143.3.s4.4.x/full
-----TRANSPLANTS DOWN IN U.K.
There is a shortage of organs available for transplantation, according
to U.K. Transplant. The number of transplant operations rose slightly
last year but is still below the level of the mid-1990s despite more
than £3 million being spent on measures to increase donations. Sue
Sutherland, chief executive of U.K. Transplant, says, "We know many
more lives could be saved if only more people talked about organ
donation and registered their wishes on the organ donor register."
(The Independent Online)
-----DNA TEST WILL GIVE DRUG ADVICE
Scientists predicted a revolution in medicine recently as they
announced a genetic test that screens a patient's DNA to discover
which drugs will and will not work.
The diagnostic DNA chip, the first of which will be released shortly,
can analyze a drop of blood to determine the most suitable medication.
Pharmaceutical company Roche, who developed the chip, says it can
match a patient with the right medicine within 24 hours, avoiding
months of trial and error and reducing the risks of side effects.
(The Daily Telegraph)
Make browsing in our Library and catching up on general medical
news in our Reading Room part of your daily surfing routine at
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/
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To view drug recalls, please go to our Library section
at http://www.copd-international.com/Library/Recalls.htm
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-----TRIBUTE TO BILLIE MAHAFFEY
We have all benefited so much from Billie's drive to help others. She
wore many hats as a founder, treasurer and respected member of the
governing committee that oversees the COPD-International Web site.
She was the driving force behind the exercise forum and weekly
exercise chats - an area that she developed based on her own
experiences after a serious prior illness.
Billie also had been a very active member of Better Breathers in
Oregon, where she resided. She also had volunteered in Day Surgery at
a hospital in Oregon and enjoyed working with the patients as they
were admitted.
Her guidance, cheer and enthusiasm will be deeply missed.
To send condolences snail-mail:
Billie Mahaffey's Family
1949 SE Palmquist RD #118
Gresham, OR 97080
-----BILLIE'S LEGACY LIVES ON
Besides quitting smoking, exercise is the next best thing we can do to
keep our disease at bay. Below is a link to information, a chat
room and a message board - all of which Billie coordinated in hopes
of getting others involved in daily exercise.
http://www.copd-international.com/exercise/
-----HER FAVORITE EXERCISE TIPS
Billie was a fountain of inspirational knowledge when it came to
staying active. Below are links to a few of her favorite sites and
information on exercise, which she suggested others read to learn how
to improve their exercise habits.
- NIA Exercise Guide
http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook/index.htm
- Home Exercises
http://www.seniorhealth.about.com/library/exercise/blstrengthex.htm
- Chair Exercises
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/exercises-chair.htm
- Sports Medicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/11nov/minkpa.htm
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-----WASH AWAY THOSE GERMS!
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious disease is
by washing your hands, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet it's estimated that one of every
three people doesn't wash up after using the restroom.
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=1&id=512551
-----SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE
The U.S. Social Security Administration has redesigned and updated
its Web site, adding information and interactive features to help
those in need of assistance. See Updated Site:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
-----SMOKING RELAPSE DOES NOT MEAN FAILURE
Relapse is a return to smoking on a regular basis. Relapse is common
and supports the fact that tobacco dependence is a lifelong (chronic)
condition. It does not mean that you have failed. See Story:
http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/187/58896
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-----WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS!
We welcome all our new subscribers and invite you to join our
e-mail lists and check out our chat rooms, where you can talk freely
about COPD in an atmosphere of fellowship. The link to the chat
schedules can be found on our Home Page or just drop in anytime
you have a need to talk.
-----ONLINE DIARY ON LUNG TRANSPLANT
Community member Lance Woodard has been keeping an ongoing
diary of his recent lung transplant experience. To access "On the
Road Again," which Lance continually updates, go to
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/Lungtx-Lance.htm
-----DAILY CHATS
Scheduled chats with hosts are held daily and we invite everyone
to stop in and visit. Also during the week, special on-topic chats
are held. Unlike our open chats, we ask that these chats stay on
topic. We look forward to seeing you. The chat room schedule can
be accessed at http://www.copd-international.com/Chat-schedule.htm
-----LUNG TRANSPLANT CHAT
On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (EDT), Tony Hamel, who had a single
lung transplant February 2001, hosts a special on-top chat. This chat
is held in the COPD Community Room. Access the COPD room
through the COPD community link off the Home Page or directly at
http://www.copd-international.com/COPD/chat.htm
You can read more about Tony and his story in our library. The
direct
link is
http://www.copd-international.com/Library/lungtx.htm
-----EXERCISE CHAT
The weekly Exercise Chat is held on Mondays at 2 p.m. (EST) in
the Exercise Chat Room. Join Host Tonie in this informal chat setting
to discuss exercise, getting started, motivational tips, advanced tips
and much more. All are welcome who have an interest in any type
or level of exercise. Exercise Chat Room:
http://www.copd-international.com/exercise/chat.htm
-----NEW! SECOND CAREGIVERS CHAT ADDED
On Sundays, an additional caregivers chat will be held at 4 p.m.
(EDT) also hosted by Kitty. This is in addition to the caregivers chat
on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (EDT). We invite all caregivers who are
in need of mutual support to join host Kitty in these weekly chats.
You can reach the Caregivers Chat Room at:
http://www.copd-international.com/caregivers/chat.htm
(Note: Only caregivers in these chats please.)
-----QUIT SMOKING NOW PROGRAM AND CHAT
If you want online support to quit smoking, join our interactive
Quit Smoking Now (QSN) Program, where community members
support one another in stopping smoking and remaining smoke-free.
http://www.copd-international.com/quit_smoking/
For more information on the QSN Program, contact Diane, program
coordinator, at Newsletter@COPD-International.com Diane is also available
for scheduling one-on-one chats. This is in addition to the
regularly scheduled chat on Mondays at 9 p.m. (EDT).
The chat room can be accessed at:
http://www.copd-international.com/quit_smoking/chat.htm
For more information on our chat rooms, please contact Deb,
chat coordinator, at Chat@COPD-International.com
-----KEEP IN TOUCH PROGRAM
Our Keep in Touch Program (KIT) is a program set up for those of
us that live alone, or persons who desire a way to maintain daily
contact with a small group of people like themselves for reassurance.
For details, go to
http://www.copd-international.com/Keep_in_Touch/
-----LOVING THOUGHTS
Express your loving thoughts, get-well wishes and prayers for
our fellow community members, who are very ill or hospitalized.
To participate in this program of loving concern, please go to
http://www.copd-international.com/Loving_Thoughts/
-- To express your prayers and condolences for Billie
Mahaffey's family, please go to the link above.
-----VISIT THE BILL HORDEN LIBRARY
In addition to the "COPD Survival Guide," our Library includes the
other works of the late COPD Advocate Bill Horden, a pioneer of
online support for those with COPD. To browse the Horden Library,
go to http://www.copd-international.com/COPDadvocate/
-----VOLUNTEERS - LEND A HAND
This site is supported and maintained by COPDers. It is not
uncommon for us to have severe bouts with our illness. Due to
our health issues, many of us need downtime to recuperate and
get back on our feet.
Therefore, a strong team of volunteers is most important.
If you want to volunteer, please contact us at
http://www.copd-international.com/volunteer.htm
Don't forget to checkout all our support programs listed on our
Home Page at www.COPD-International.com
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-----MOVIE TRIVIA, GAMES AND MORE
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/movies/fun.jsp
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-----SKILLET HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
Down-home flavors provide real satisfaction with this easy skillet
dish provided by Campell's Kitchen.
Prep/Cook Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 boneless chicken breast halves OR 8 boneless
chicken thighs
2 tbsp. butter OR margarine
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's Cream of Chicken OR
98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup water
4 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
- MIX flour, sage and thyme. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
- HEAT butter in skillet.
- Add chicken and cook 15 min. or until done.
- Remove and keep warm.
- ADD soup and water. Heat through.
- Serve over chicken with rice.
Serves 4.
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Footprints
Last November, as a part of her Thanksgiving message to all of us here
on the COPD-International lists, Billie Mahaffey said:
"Thanks to everyone who left footprints in my life, I have much to be
thankful for. You are all in my prayers!!! Take Good Care"
Last Friday, in the early morning hours, she peacefully left her final
footprints here on earth. Billie's list of accomplishments over her
years are impressive: ranging from a district manager with 198
representatives under her, to Construction Contract Administrator
where she was Builder of the Year, in Santa Clara County, CA. in
l988.
As one of the Founders of COPD-International, our Treasurer and our
Exercise Forum leader she showed such a deep desire to help others,
combined with a very cheerful and enthusiastic outlook on life, and
the ability to guide us through tough times.
Using Billie's own words, "We have so much to be thankful for"
Yes we all do. She certainly left footprints on our lives, as she
encouraged us all to exercise.
Even greater though, are the footprints she left on our hearts
and minds, which are immeasurable and will be with us forever.
Her work will live on, carried on by others who have been touched by
her kindness, cheer and enthusiasm.
cg
4/28/03
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