DRIVE4COPD announced the unveiling of 24M: The DRIVE4COPD Monument, a visual representation of the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States. Reaching 14 feet at its highest peak and spanning half a football field, this first-of-its-kind monument comprised of 24 large-scale pinwheels to represent the 24 million Americans who may be living with COPD, was designed by internationally renowned artist and sculptor Michael Kalish.

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The U.S COPD Coalition is proud to partner with DRIVE4COPD, a campaign that seeks to increase COPD awareness and screening nationwide. Through art, music, sports, live events, and online activities DRIVE4COPD has screened over 1 million Americans and counting. The release of the DRIVE4COPD Screening Toolkit will further their screening efforts by bringing a simple online tool to healthcare professionals.

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U.S. COPD Coalition member, Breathe New Hampshire released the first of its kind “COPD in New Hampshire” issue brief last Tuesday. The release of the brief marks the first time New Hampshire specific data around COPD has been available.

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Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) has agreed to serve as Co-Chair of the Congressional COPD Caucus. Durbin is the Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in the Senate, and serves on the Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Rules and Administration. The U.S. COPD Coalition is looking forward to working with Senator Durbin and is excited for the experience and dedication he will undoubtedly exhibit as Co-Chair.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Public Health Strategic Framework for COPD Prevention recognizing COPD as a serious public health problem. This report serves as a guide for addressing COPD on a national scale.

“This represents a giant step forward for the COPD community,” Dr. David Mannino, member of the U.S.COPD Coalition Executive Committee and Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky, says.

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Join the U.S. COPD Coalition for its Semi-Annual Business Meeting at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference in Denver, CO. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 16 from 11am-3pm at the Hyatt Denver Convention Center. The meeting will also be available via live webinar.

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On December 2 and 3, 2011, The Second National COPD Conference will bring together individuals with COPD, healthcare professionals, government agencies, and advocacy organizations to collectively look back, assess where we are now, and plan a path forward.

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EFFORTS, a long-time member of the U.S. COPD Coalition, sponsored Karen Deitemeyer's attendance at the recent conference on Long Term Oxygen Therapy in Orlando, FL. Karen's perspective on the conference as an individual with COPD can be found on the EFFORTS website at www.emphysema.net/ltot_2011.asp.

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Ridgefield, CT, March 11, 2011 – Health initiative DRIVE4COPD today announced that two of the most powerful COPD organizations in America – the U.S. COPD Coalition and the COPD Alliance – have joined the mission to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). With these additions, the country’s leading COPD groups are part of DRIVE4COPD and are working together to amplify the campaign’s effort to draw attention to this common and debilitating disease.

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The Florida COPD Awareness Day at the Capitol – February 9th, 400 South Monroe Street, Florida State Capitol Building Courtyard – hosted by the Florida COPD Coalition in conjunction with the COPD Foundation, will allow participants to ride the COPD Shuttle: Journey to the Center of the Lung, get a free spirometry test and learn more about COPD and its impact on health care costs in Florida.

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