SE*ED: Respiratory Therapy: The Basics of COPD

Respiratory therapists provide a wide variety of healthcare services for patients, most typically in a hospital setting. From administering oxygen, breathing treatments, to measuring lung capacity, respiratory therapist serve an important role on any healthcare team.

Jodie Coursey, RT, a member of Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s respiratory therapy department, will present, “Respiratory Therapy: The Basics of COPD,” at the GRMC SE*ED program on Monday, May 4.

The program is free and open to the public at the Drake Community Library. Refreshments are served beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. No reservations are needed. Donations are accepted.

Looking forward on the schedule, Eman Boulis, MD, will present, “What You Need to Know about Rheumatology” on Monday, May 11. There will be no program on May 18 due to Grinnell College Commencement. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend commencement exercises at the college. Additionally, Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day and the library will be closed for the holiday.

Parking is available at the Drake Community Library, along Park Street, on Fifth Avenue, and in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot.

Seniors needing transportation may call GRMC Communications and Development, 641-236-2593 by Thursday before the program.

If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 641-236-2593. For more information about upcoming speakers, please check GRMC’s website at www.grmc.us or call 641-236-2954.

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