Event Calendar
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May
June
National Jewish Health Los Angeles Black & White Ball
6:00PM
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California 90210National Jewish Health Breath of Life New York Golf Tournament
9:30AM
Sunningdale Country Club
300 Underhill Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583August
September
5280 AIR Society
6:00PM
Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek
4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111May
June
Call for Abstracts for 20th Annual Respiratory Disease Young Investigators’ Forum
12:00AM
The Jacquard Hotel
222 Milwaukee St, Denver, Colorado 80206February
47th Annual Pulmonary and Allergy Update at Keystone
3:00PM
Keystone Conference Center
633 Tennis Club Road, Keystone, Colorado 80435April
61st Annual Denver TB Course (Hybrid Event)
4:00PM
Molly Blank Conference Center
1400 Jackson Street, Denver, Colorado 80206Tuesday
Joe Walsh Memorial Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virtual Only
The Joe Walsh Memorial Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group at National Jewish Health provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others.
The meetings will provide a different topic each month with open discussion at the end of the meeting.
This event is open to patients of National Jewish Health, as well as visitors and community members. All are welcome!
For more information, contact:
Interstitial Lung Disease Program
pfsupport@njhealth.org
Wednesday
Metabolic Health Virtual Support Group
Second Wednesday of Every Month, 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
Presented by:
- Marjorie Patricia George, MD
- Dthia Kalkwarf, RN
Join the email list: https://redcap.link/metabolichealthsignup
Join Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/njmetabolichealth
- Dial by your location:
- 720.928.9299
- Meeting ID: 875 5239 5303
- Passcode: 1700
May 11th Subject:
Diabetes medications and how they can work for you
Mindfulness Meditation
2nd Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
National Jewish Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and the community. Due to the concerns around COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending this support group. We plan to resume these classes as soon as possible and thank you for your understanding. |
While many people find it difficult to meditate, guided meditations make it easy for anyone to practice. Whether you meditate regularly or are new to the practice and wish to get started, guided meditations provide a way to effortlessly enter into a meditative state by the direction of an expert.
The session will be led by Lata Shirname-More, Manager, Div of Environmental Occupational Health Sciences, who has been a meditator for over 15 years and teaching it as a volunteer & certified instructor, through the Art of Living Foundation, which operates in 154 countries.
No preparation or training required; the voice of the teacher will lead you.
Thursday
COPD Virtual Support Group
2nd Thursday of every month, 2-3pm
The meetings will include an educational presentation (a different topic each meeting), followed by open discussion of any topic.
This monthly event takes place the second Thursday of every month from 2-3 p.m. at:
Virtual Support Group Only
We will NOT be meeting at National Jewish Health
For Zoom information, please call Elizabeth Langhoff, LCSW, at 303.270.2743.
Lung Cancer Virtual Support Group
3rd Thursday of every month, 2pm-3pm.
Lung cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers and family members are invited to attend. The meetings will include a 30-minute educational presentation (a different topic each meeting), followed by open discussion of any topic. The group is open to people who have received treatment at National Jewish Health and elsewhere.
Virtual Support Group Only
We will NOT be meeting at National Jewish Health
For Zoom information, please call Elizabeth Langhoff, LCSW, at 303.270.2743.
Saturday
Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Virtual Support Group: Explore Health from your Food!
Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Support Group provides education and support to those wishing to eat more plant-based. Whether you need to adopt this lifestyle due to health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, being overweight, etc., or you want to eat plant-based for other reasons, this group can help. Interact with experts who can help you get on a path that is sustainable, creates healthy change and handles challenges that may arise. Be with people who share your interest and who want to hear about your successes and help with roadblocks.
All are welcome for these FREE events!
For more information, please contact:
Kelly LeGros Strickler, MS
legros.strickler@gmail.com
2021 Schedule: Meets the 3rd Saturday each month starting Jan 21st. 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting Information: Please contact Kelly LeGros Strickler, MS, at legros.strickler@gmail.com
Some Support Groups Temporarily Suspended (March 2022)National Jewish Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and the community. Due to the concerns around COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending some support groups on our campus. We plan to resume these groups as soon as possible. Some have been moved to live web conferences and a link will be posted when available. Please check with the support group organizer for further information. Thank you for your understanding. |
Community Events
National Jewish Health Support Groups
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- COPD Virtual Support Group
- Diabetes
- Lung Cancer Virtual Support Group
- Metabolic Health Virtual Support Group
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Virtual Support Group
Other Support Groups & Resources
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Asthma & COPD
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
- Denver Sarcoidosis Awareness Support Group
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- ILD & Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infections
Tuesday
Joe Walsh Memorial Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virtual Only
The Joe Walsh Memorial Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group at National Jewish Health provides a safe, secure environment for all patients with any type of pulmonary fibrosis and their family members, care providers and significant others.
The meetings will provide a different topic each month with open discussion at the end of the meeting.
This event is open to patients of National Jewish Health, as well as visitors and community members. All are welcome!
For more information, contact:
Interstitial Lung Disease Program
pfsupport@njhealth.org
Wednesday
Metabolic Health Virtual Support Group
Second Wednesday of Every Month, 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
Presented by:
- Marjorie Patricia George, MD
- Dthia Kalkwarf, RN
Join the email list: https://redcap.link/metabolichealthsignup
Join Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/njmetabolichealth
- Dial by your location:
- 720.928.9299
- Meeting ID: 875 5239 5303
- Passcode: 1700
May 11th Subject:
Diabetes medications and how they can work for you
Mindfulness Meditation
2nd Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
National Jewish Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and the community. Due to the concerns around COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending this support group. We plan to resume these classes as soon as possible and thank you for your understanding. |
While many people find it difficult to meditate, guided meditations make it easy for anyone to practice. Whether you meditate regularly or are new to the practice and wish to get started, guided meditations provide a way to effortlessly enter into a meditative state by the direction of an expert.
The session will be led by Lata Shirname-More, Manager, Div of Environmental Occupational Health Sciences, who has been a meditator for over 15 years and teaching it as a volunteer & certified instructor, through the Art of Living Foundation, which operates in 154 countries.
No preparation or training required; the voice of the teacher will lead you.
Thursday
COPD Virtual Support Group
2nd Thursday of every month, 2-3pm
The meetings will include an educational presentation (a different topic each meeting), followed by open discussion of any topic.
This monthly event takes place the second Thursday of every month from 2-3 p.m. at:
Virtual Support Group Only
We will NOT be meeting at National Jewish Health
For Zoom information, please call Elizabeth Langhoff, LCSW, at 303.270.2743.
Lung Cancer Virtual Support Group
3rd Thursday of every month, 2pm-3pm.
Lung cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers and family members are invited to attend. The meetings will include a 30-minute educational presentation (a different topic each meeting), followed by open discussion of any topic. The group is open to people who have received treatment at National Jewish Health and elsewhere.
Virtual Support Group Only
We will NOT be meeting at National Jewish Health
For Zoom information, please call Elizabeth Langhoff, LCSW, at 303.270.2743.
Saturday
Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Virtual Support Group: Explore Health from your Food!
Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Transitioning to Plant-Based Eating Support Group provides education and support to those wishing to eat more plant-based. Whether you need to adopt this lifestyle due to health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, being overweight, etc., or you want to eat plant-based for other reasons, this group can help. Interact with experts who can help you get on a path that is sustainable, creates healthy change and handles challenges that may arise. Be with people who share your interest and who want to hear about your successes and help with roadblocks.
All are welcome for these FREE events!
For more information, please contact:
Kelly LeGros Strickler, MS
legros.strickler@gmail.com
2021 Schedule: Meets the 3rd Saturday each month starting Jan 21st. 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting Information: Please contact Kelly LeGros Strickler, MS, at legros.strickler@gmail.com
May
8:00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2024
City Park
City Park near Thatcher fountain
Directions
17th avenue near Esplanade
If gates not open parking is okay
In drive in front of east high school
Topic: TBA
Hosted by: Dr. Grace Alfonsi, Family Medicine Physician
June
9:00 AM Saturday, June 01, 2024
South Denver Cardiology
Directions
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBA
Hosted by: South Denver Cardiology
8:00 AM Saturday, June 08, 2024
Crestmoor Park
Crestmoor Park
Directions
Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) Streets
Meet near the tennis courts
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBA
Hosted by: Dr. Andrew M. Freeman
July
8:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2024
Bible Park
Bible Park
Directions
Off of Yale between Monaco and Quebec Streets
Meet near the baseball diamond
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Dr. Howard Weinberger
9:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2024
South Denver Cardiology
Directions
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBA
Hosted by: South Denver Cardiology
August
8:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2024
Crestmoor Park
Crestmoor Park
Directions
Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) Streets
Meet near the tennis courts
Plenty of free parking
Topic: How to Find the Best Shoe For Your Foot with Ryan Carlson from Fleet Feet Denver
Hosted by: Andrew M. Freeman, MD
September
8:00 AM Saturday, September 07, 2024
Bible Park
Bible Park
Directions
Off of Yale between Monaco and Quebec Streets
Meet near the baseball diamond
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Dr. Howard Weinberger
October
8:00 AM Saturday, October 26, 2024
Crestmoor Park
Crestmoor Park
Directions
Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) Streets
Meet near the tennis courts
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Andrew M. Freeman, MD
November
8:00 AM Saturday, November 09, 2024
Bible Park
Bible Park
Directions
Off of Yale between Monaco and Quebec Streets
Meet near the baseball diamond
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Andrew M. Freeman, MD
December
8:00 AM Saturday, December 07, 2024
Crestmoor Park
Crestmoor Park
Directions
Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) Streets
Meet near the tennis courts
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Andrew M. Freeman, MD
January
8:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2025
Bible Park
Bible Park
Directions
Off of Yale between Monaco and Quebec Streets
Meet near the baseball diamond
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Dr. Howard Weinberger
February
8:00 AM Saturday, February 08, 2025
Crestmoor Park
Crestmoor Park
Directions
Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) Streets
Meet near the tennis courts
Plenty of free parking
Topic: TBD
Hosted by: Dr. Howard Weinberger