Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management Program

Our comprehensive Asthma/COPD Management Program is designed to help you understand and manage your asthma and/or COPD. Our program includes:

• Education: Learn current asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) facts, causes of asthma and COPD, how to properly use a peak flow meter and how to take your medications correctly to control your symptoms;

• Disease Management: Work with a nurse practitioner to closely monitor your progress and improve control of your asthma or COPD; and

• Facilitated Specialist Referral: Get assistance in obtaining a referral to an asthma specialist or pulmonary rehabilitation, if necessary.

For more information, please call 415.972.4398.


No Ifs, Ands, or Butts Program
This intensive course on how to quit smoking includes techniques to manage withdrawal symptoms and the physical and psychological side effects. It will focus on traditional skills and strategies, along with holistic approaches such as hypnosis, acupressure and mindfulness to cope with the loss of the smoking habit. Participants have the opportunity for personal medical consultations and supervision. Five-week program, six classes total. Initial one-on-one consultation with a therapist is required. Fee: $50. Five Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m. (plus one class on Thursday of the fourth week)

Call 415.923.3155 for more information on dates and location.