Healthy Lungs, Healthy Lives

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Free Public Talk: Healthy Lungs, Healthy Lives: The Latest Research and Care in Lung Health

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Vancouver, February 13, 2007 — Unlock the secrets of lung health with experts in asthma, childhood cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Hear a panel of medical experts discuss the environmental and genetic contributors to poor lung health, the latest in research and care.

To pre-register for this free event, call 604-875-4372 or email celebrateresearch@vch.ca. Moderated by Dr. Rhonda Low of CTV News at Five. Free lung testing conducted by staff from Pacific Lung Health Centre from 6 to 7 p.m.

What: Healthy Lungs, Healthy Lives: The Latest Research in Lung Health

When: Tuesday March 6, 2007 at 7 – 8:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)

Where: New Lecture Theatre, Providence Building Level 1
St. Paul’s Hospital 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver

For more information: Visit www.ubc.ca/crw

To register: Send your name and the number of people in your party to celebrateresearch@vch.ca or call 604-875-4372.

This event is part of UBC’s Celebrate Research Week.

Media Contacts: Gavin Wilson, Providence Health Care
Tel. 604-806-8583, e-mail gwilson@providencehealth.bc.ca

Lisa Carver, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Tel. 604-875-4111 x 61777, e-mail lisa.carver@vch.ca

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