National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is March 10-14. In recognition, Phelps will hold a special, free event on Thursday, March 13, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. It will be held in the Pulmonary Lab on Level B at the hospital and is open to the public.
The event includes:
- Hand or shoulder massages by Jodi Mercedes, owner of Haven Spa in Pleasantville, as an example of stress management.
- Speaker Serena Arrabito-Joo of the American Lung Association, who will discuss ALA programs for individuals with lung disease and their caregivers.
- Speaker George Circosta of Lincare, Inc. (a home healthcare equipment agency), who will answer questions about lung disease and his agency’s services.
- Refreshments will be served.
For more information call 914-366-3712.