Washington, DC, May 5-7, 2008 Breathing Matters: Advocacy Conference and Asthma Awareness Day Capitol Hill 2008

• Countdown to the Metered-Dose Inhaler Transition
• Disaster Preparedness: Lessons Learned for Future Planning
• Student Rights - and Readiness - To Carry Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medications
• Improving Healthcare for Hispanic Families
• The Language of Asthma
• Connecting the Dots: Coexisting Health Conditions
• Media and Message Training
• Meeting With Your Elected Officials
• Internet Advocacy: Make a Difference Without Leaving Your Desk

Leading experts in asthma and allergies will join federal officials to address urgent issues in respiratory care. Media and message training will help you become an effective advocate -- whether it's with national and local legislators, healthcare agencies or school administrators. You'll also meet with your Congressional representatives while you're in DC. Young advocates (ages 10-16) will have their own 3-day program.

Continuing Medical Education Credits and nursing education contact hours are available.