Wood County Hospital will sponsor a free health program titled "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease: What Is It…How Do I Control It?" on March 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Jeanette DiLucia, Respiratory Services director at the hospital, will discuss signs and symptoms of COPD
and how it is treated. The program, which is open to the public, will be held in the hospital meeting
rooms at 950 W. Wooster.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
The disease kills more than 120,000 Americans each and causes serious, long-term disability. The number
of people with COPD is increasing.
Individuals who could be at risk for COPD may experience shortness of breath, chronic cough, or have
trouble performing simple daily tasks like climbing stairs, grocery shopping, or doing laundry. COPD
also affects individuals over age 40 who currently or used to smoke or have worked or lived around
chemicals or fumes.
To register for the program call 419-354-8887 or register online at woodcountyhospital.org.Wood County
Hospital will sponsor a free health program titled "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: What Is
It…How Do I Control It?" on March 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Jeanette DiLucia, Respiratory Services director at the hospital, will discuss signs and symptoms of COPD
and how it is treated. The program, which is open to the public, will be held in the hospital meeting
rooms at 950 W. Wooster.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
The disease kills more than 120,000 Americans each and causes serious, long-term disability. The number
of people with COPD is increasing.
Individuals who could be at risk for COPD may experience shortness of breath, chronic cough, or have
trouble performing simple daily tasks like climbing stairs, grocery shopping, or doing laundry. COPD
also affects individuals over age 40 who currently or used to smoke or have worked or lived around
chemicals or fumes.
To register for the program call 419-354-8887 or register online at woodcountyhospital.org.