Better Breather’s Club-A Support Group for those with Chronic Lung Disease

Learn how to live better with COPD, asthma and other lung diseases.

Sponsored by the American Lung Association, Better Breathers Club meetings provide education and support to those with chronic lung disease such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Meetings are FREE and open to anyone interested in learning more about chronic lung disease or breathing disorders. Caregivers and family members are also welcome. 

Bring your questions about COPD, asthma and other lung disorders to be discussed and answered by Jim Braley, RRT.

Jim Braley, RRT is a respiratory therapist with more than 40 years experience in various clinical settings. He is currently the Novato Community Hospital manager of respiratory care services and has been a certified American Lung Association Better Breather Group facilitator for six years.

Date: The first Wednesday of every month

September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7

Time: 2:30-3:30 pm

Location: 
Sutter Health Novato Community Hospital
Medical Offices Building in the Wilkes-Weseman Conference Room
165 Rowland Way Novato, CA 94945
Handicapped parking available.
(415) 209-1300 Hospital main line

For more information about this program, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit  LungUSA.org

Questions contact:  Jim Braley, RRT, 415-209-1535

More than 24 million Americans are estimated to have COPD, and yet only half have been diagnosed. For more information about chronic lung disease, please call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA. You can also speak to a respiratory therapist through the free Lung Help Line. For more information about COPD and resources to help you, visit the lung association website at lung.org.

Pediatric CPR AED and First Aid for Child Care Providers

Course Description: This specialized eight-hour AHA HeartSaver Course is for the child care professional and helps those who are responsible for children's health manage illnesses and injuries until first responders arrive, including asthma. Meets Community Care Licensing requirements for daycare homes and centers.

Course Audience: Child care professionals, after-school care providers, elementary school teachers, nannies and parents.

Course Description: This course goes a step beyond basic CPR. In this four-hour class, students will learn information and skills to provide effective emergency care to an injured or ill person before first responders arrive. The workplace is the focus, using industrial and office settings for the scenario-based learning environment. CPR, plus other lifesaving skills including bleeding control, choke saving, hazardous conditions awareness, and an introduction to the AED. Each students receives a manual, instruction, mannequin use and Medic First Aid card valid for two years.

Course Audience:   The class-of-choice for non-medical people, this class is the perfect course for any individual who would like to be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency, anytime and anywhere. Great for on-site training for employees who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency due to job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers

Course Description: This course is designed for both renewing and initial professionals and students in the medical, dental or emergency responder field. Meets requirements for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Choke Saving, AED training, BMV training, two person rescue, advanced airway, team dynamics and opioid associated emergencies.*  

Course Audience: Healthcare professionals and other personnel who require American Heart Association BLS certification, or who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers

Course Description: This course is designed for both renewing and initial professionals and students in the medical, dental or emergency responder field. Meets requirements for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Choke Saving, AED training, BMV training, two person rescue, advanced airway, team dynamics and opioid associated emergencies.*  

Course Audience: Healthcare professionals and other personnel who require American Heart Association BLS certification, or who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills.

HeartSaver CPR and AED for the Layperson
Course Description: Offering a two-year certification, this four-hour course covers: Rescuer Safety; Adult, Child, and Infant CPR; Choke Saving; and, AED training. No written exam. Now available in Spanish!

Course Audience: The perfect course for any individual who would like to be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency, anytime and anywhere. Great for on-site training for employees who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency due to job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. 

HeartSaver CPR and AED for the Layperson
Course Description: Offering a two-year certification, this four-hour course covers: Rescuer Safety; Adult, Child, and Infant CPR; Choke Saving; and, AED training. No written exam. Now available in Spanish!

Course Audience: The perfect course for any individual who would like to be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency, anytime and anywhere. Great for on-site training for employees who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency due to job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers

Course Description: This course is designed for both renewing and initial professionals and students in the medical, dental or emergency responder field. Meets requirements for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Choke Saving, AED training, BMV training, two person rescue, advanced airway, team dynamics and opioid associated emergencies.*  

Course Audience: Healthcare professionals and other personnel who require American Heart Association BLS certification, or who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills.