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August 2019: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high-quality care and leads research for a cure so people with pulmonary fibrosis will live longer healthier lives. By actively engaging the PF community, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has developed essential programs available to those living and working with pulmonary fibrosis. Our community programs include:

PFF Care Center Network
PFF Patient Registry
PFF Patient Communication Center
PFF Ambassador Program
An international network of support groups
The PFF Summit
Comprehensive disease education materials

Our expert Medical Advisory Board and the biennial PFF Summit allow us to maintain an ongoing dialogue with physicians, researchers, industry representatives, and the patient community. This creates a collaborative environment that will help us achieve many of our goals. Our peer-reviewed research program supports projects that improve the understanding of pulmonary fibrosis and will lead to successful therapies. We have developed significant relationships with industry partners and upheld our position as the honest broker to inform those affected by pulmonary fibrosis of important scientific breakthroughs.

October 2017: UC Health

UCHealth was a Gold Sponsor at our recent CLHC “Moving Mountains Conference” on October 7, 2017. See them again on October 6, 2018

At UCHealth, we do things differently.

We strive to promote individual and community health and leave no question unanswered along the way. We know how fast the world of health care is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. Our growing team of talented providers stands ready to address your every health need. UCHealth’s Comprehensive Lung and Breathing Program was recently ranked as the #1 Pulmonology program in the nation by US News and World Report. Our lung and respiratory care program treats patients throughout the Rocky Mountain region, as well as nationally. While our nationally recognized and highly skilled physicians use the most advanced treatments and technologies for patient care, our entire team is committed to leading the way in patient care, research and education, including:

Internationally recognized clinical expertise.
Research in groundbreaking techniques and treatments.
Advanced medical and surgical therapies

Specialties of UCHealth’s Comprehensive Lung and Breathing Program include:

Allergy
Asthma
Autoimmune lung disease
COPD and emphysema
Disorders of the upper airway (laryngology)
Head and neck cancer
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)
Interstitial lung disease
Interventional pulmonology

Lung and other thoracic cancers
Lung transplantation
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
Scleroderma
Sinus and nasal disease (rhinology)
Sleep medicine and surgery

To learn more, call 855.586LUNG (4824) or visit uchealth.org.

August 2017: Hill-Rom Respiratory Care

Hill-Rom was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC “Moving Mountains Conference” last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017

Hill-Rom Respiratory Care and the new Monarch™ Airway Clearance System

Hill-Rom Respiratory Care
For nearly 30 years, Hill-Rom has been part of the lives of people with chronic respiratory diseases and conditions, helping thousands of patients to clear the way for better days. These patients, their health care teams, and caregivers work hard each day. This inspires Hill-Rom to work even harder for them, by advancing respiratory health through innovative therapies. To start, The Vest® Airway Clearance System is a high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) device that generates more patient airflow and has more research backing it – than any other airway clearance device of its kind.1,2 In addition to The Vest® System, Hill-Rom has continued to advance respiratory health through new products like the VitalCough® System, the MetaNeb® System, and the VisiVest™ System with VisiView™ connectivity.

Hill-Rom also recognizes how challenging it is to fit airway clearance therapy into busy schedules. That’s what inspired the creating the new Monarch™ Airway Clearance System. By allowing patients to move freely they can fit more therapy into their day while doing the things they love and take more control of their lives.

Introducing the Monarch™ Airway Clearance System

July 2017: Westmed

Westmed was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC “Moving Mountains Conference” last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017

Westmed ǀ Marquest
A History of Innovation… one breath at a time

Westmed and Marquest Medical have developed, manufactured and distributed ground-breaking medical device technologies since 1977. Respiratory care, cardiopulmonary support, and anesthesia are the focus markets. Technology contributions spanning 40 years have advanced patient care and outcomes. First company to introduce:

Filtrete electrostatic filters for general respiratory use
Arterial blood gas samplers: dry heparin anticoagulant and venting concept
High-efficiency aerosol drug delivery systems [Circulaire® II]
High output extended aerosol respiratory therapy [Heart®]
Respiratory delivery products that reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers
Humidification/thermal regulation RT/anesthesia systems [NeoPod™ – T / ANAPOD™]
Hi-flow delivery systems with safety mechanisms [Pressure Safe™ / FlowEasy™]
Airway clearance therapy [Vibralung®]
Hypertonic saline pH+ bio-balanced [PulmoSal™]

N. America facilities located in Centennial, Colorado, Tucson, Arizona, and Maquiladora operations in Mexico. Westmed employs over 1500 employees and is the leading producer of molded and extrusion parts in the South West. Dr. Tom Petty was an active medical advisor and colleague to both Westmed and Marquest Medical. Visit our website at www.westmedinc.com for more information.

June 2016: Invacare

Invacare was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC “Moving Mountains Conference” last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017

Invacare Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing home medical devices and is dedicated to putting the patient at the center of everything we do. We are passionate about providing clinical solutions for post-acute care, rehab, homecare, and respiratory markets to promote our Corporate Vision—Making Life’s Experiences Possible™.

Having a chronic lung disease should never define your life. Invacare’s robust line of oxygen therapy products gives you the flexibility and peace-of-mind you want while receiving up to 95.6{6ad0fbbfcef6d2013beacb59386a3170afc6b49c45afed3fe3ac078282f93e45} therapeutic grade oxygen so you can breathe easily. Portable oxygen can help keep you healthy and active, and can be used at home or on-the-go.

Invacare’s line of portable oxygen products helps you maintain your independent lifestyle while complying with your doctor’s oxygen therapy prescription.

Invacare® Platinum® Mobile Oxygen Concentrator: You have places to go and things to do—and your oxygen concentrator should not slow you down. That’s why the Platinum Mobile Oxygen Concentrator was designed with practical durability in mind to help you weather your day. This portable oxygen concentrator (POC) features advanced Invacare Sensi-Pulse technology which adjusts automatically to deliver the right amount of oxygen to you no matter how much or little oxygen you need at the time.

Invacare® HomeFill® Oxygen System: Safely fill your own oxygen cylinders whenever you want with the HomeFill Oxygen System. Never rely on an oxygen delivery again with this refillable, mobile supply of oxygen.

Invacare® Perfecto2™ V Oxygen Concentrator: Perfect for all times, especially during rest or sleep, the small and quiet Perfecto2 V Oxygen Concentrator offers a contemporary, patient-preferred design and color to easily blend in with home décor. The Perfecto2 V Oxygen Concentrator is compatible with the HomeFill Oxygen System.

To help support an active and healthy lifestyle, Invacare created the online community Do More With Oxygen (www.domorewithoxygen.com) to provide helpful tips and tricks for anyone with a chronic lung disease, especially COPD, and their caregivers. You can visit this website to learn about topics such as staying healthy with COPD, traveling with oxygen, oxygen therapy 101 and more.

For questions or more information on Invacare products, please call 1-800-333-6900.

May 2017: Transtracheal Systems

Transtracheal Systems was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC “Moving Mountains Conference” last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017

Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy (TTOT)

Transtracheal Oxygen is another way to deliver long-term oxygen through a surgical procedure that places a plastic tube or catheter into the windpipe also known as the trachea.
The procedure has been around since 1986 and tens of thousands of people have had the catheter inserted for a variety of disease states or conditions. While the vast majority have a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) others that use TTO are known to have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), bronchiectasis, and a variety of other chest disorders.
People wishing to have TTOT must meet the criteria for long term oxygen. They should be mobile outside the home at least part of the time and along with other criteria, they must comply with the Program of Care set up by the physician performing the procedure.

Some of the benefits of TTOT are that it takes the nasal cannula off the nares (nostrils) which often can become irritated. It can improve shortness of breath and decrease the work of breathing. Most importantly it empowers a person to get back to doing things they used to do and hence improve quality of life.

Studies have shown that continuous, long-term oxygen therapy improves survival, and TTOT are another way to provide oxygen to the lungs.
More information on Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy can be obtained from:

Patrick Mallet
14 Inverness Drive East, Suite H-100
Englewood CO 80112
Telephone: (303) 790-4766 or (800) 527-2667
Fax: (303) 790-4588
Email: help@tto2.com

April 2017: Grifols

Grifols was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC, Thomas L. Petty Moving Mountains Conference last October 2016. See them Again On October 7th, 2017.

Grifols is a global healthcare company whose mission is to improve the health and well being of people around the world. We accomplish this mission by producing life-saving protein therapies for patients and by providing hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver expert medical care.
We have three primary divisions— Bioscience, Diagnostic, and Hospital – which develop, produce, and market our innovative products and services to medical professionals in more than 90 countries around the world.

Josh Madrid
Grifols Biosciences
Specialty Sales Representative
Pulmonary Department
(720)270-3218
www.grifols.com

March 2017: Monaghan Medical Corporation

Monaghan Medical Corporation was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC, Thomas L. Petty Moving Mountains Conference last October 2016. See them Again On October 7th, 2017.

Monaghan Medical Corporation and our affiliates are global leaders in the development and manufacture of innovative, high quality, patient-orientated aerosol drug delivery devices and respiratory management products. With the support of a state-of-the-art aerosol, research laboratory, our mission is to provide patients and caregivers engaged in respiratory medicine throughout the world, with the most advanced, therapeutic, and cost-effective products and solutions available. Monaghan Medical Corporation is committed to creating these devices that enhance the quality of life.

Joanna Chitko Territory Manager/South Division Monaghan Medical
www.Monaghanmed.com
720-281-2904

February 2017: Major Medical Supply

Major Medical Supply was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC, Thomas L. Petty Moving Mountains Conference last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017.

Major Medical Supply (“MMS”) is a Colorado owned and operated Home Medical Equipment Company. MMS provides a full range of products helping customers live independently in their homes while recovering from or managing disease or injury. MMS and its related entities offer clinical services through Respiratory Therapists, ATPs, and Registered Dietitians. Accredited through “The Joint Commission” the products and services for both adult and pediatric customers include Respiratory (Oxygen, Nebulizers, Ventilators, Sleep Therapy, Pulse Oximetry; DME (walkers, canes, beds, wheelchairs); bathroom safety; braces and supports; Complex Rehab; Negative Wound Therapy; Incontinence; Enteral Nutrition; Lift and Lift Devices; Medical Supplies; and many retail items including Compression Support Stockings. “We love helping people.” We have 8 locations along the Front Range for your convenience. Please visit our website for locations and contact information: www.majormedicalsupply.com.

January 2017: American Medical Sales and Rentals

American Medical Sales and Rentals was a featured vendor at our recent CLHC "Moving Mountains Conference" last October 2016. See them again on October 7, 2017

The Oxygen Concentrator Store by American Medical Sales and Rentals is one of the oldest and most experienced oxygen concentrator retailers in America. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, we are one of the largest web-based providers of oxygen solutions. Here at AMSR, we continually strive to provide the highest quality on-going service and customer care available. Our mission is to educated and help empower our customers to take more control of their healthcare by providing them with the best possible oxygen solution for their needs, checkbook, and lifestyle.

AMSR is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and holds a national Better Business Bureau A+ rating. Our Respiratory Specialists are fully trained on every product we carry and are available 7 days a week to answer any questions. Let our experts help you select the right device for you and your oxygen needs.

Contact information:
877-667-9132
Sales@amsrco.com
7042 South Revere Parkway, Suite 450,
Centennial, CO 80112