SPRING, 2021
FRESH AIR A Newsletter for Breathe PA’s Supporters and Friends
It is hard to believe that just over a year ago, our lives turned upside down. Statewide shutdowns, mask mandates, and school closings disrupted our lives. Thousands in our communities became sick and many died from coronavirus infections. But as vaccinations are becoming more widely available, coronavirus infections have begun to decline, and state restrictions are slowly being rolled back, it seems as though there is light at the end of the tunnel. We must remain vigilant to prevent the spread of disease, while getting back to living our lives. Getting vaccinated when it is your turn, social distancing and mask wearing when around others, hand washing and sanitizing, and isolating when sick are all important strategies in getting out of this pan-
Are you a southwestern PA resident with sleep apnea, who is experiencing difficulty paying for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) supplies? If so, Breathe PA may be able to help. To learn about our CPAP Assistance Program visit www.breathepa.org/obstructive-sleep-apnea or call (724) 772-1750.
demic. Breathe Pennsylvania is here to help members of our community navigate their respiratory health concerns. For more information visit us at www.breathepa.org.
Save-the-Date! Sleep Apnea Conference 3.0 hours of respiratory therapy and nursing Continuing Education Credits anticipated May 20, 2021 Visit the events page on www.breathepa.org
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