State Health Leaders to Address Lung Disease Issue in Nebraska

Several leading lung health experts will speak on October 23 at the LUNG FORCE Expo in Omaha, the American Lung Association in Nebraska announced today.

The goal of the event is to bring together healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to learn about the latest trends, resources and research on lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Alpha-1, asthma, and other lung diseases.

Medical leaders from all over the region will present at the event, including:

• Rudy Lackner, MD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Program Director, CT Surgery Residency Program, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery for the University of Nebraska Medical Center;
• Russell Hopp, D.O. FAAAAI at Children's Hospital & Medical Center Specialty Pediatric Center;
• Sumit Mukherjee, MD, MPH, MS Medical Director, Thoracic Clinic Department of Pulmonary/Critical Care Methodist Physicians Clinic; and
• Bryan Krajicek, MD, at Creighton University School of Medicine and CHI Health-Bergan Mercy.

“There are more than 200,000 in Nebraska who suffer from lung disease, including thousands who battle lung cancer. That’s why this event is more important than ever to communicate new treatments, help people live better with lung disease and share the newest research,” said Erin Smith, health promotions specialist for the Lung Association. “We are honored to offer presentations by some of the most important voices in lung health in Nebraska.”

The LUNG FORCE Expo will include presentations on screening and advancements in early lung cancer management, interventional pulmonology, COPD, tobacco cessation, pediatric asthma and more. There will also be a poster presentation by students from across the state. The full agenda is available here.

Healthcare professionals, as well as patients living with lung disease or lung cancer, and caregivers are invited to attend the event on October 23. Registration is now open. To learn more and to register, visit the LUNG FORCE Expo website or call 402-502-4950.