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Florida COPD Awareness Day, Feb. 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL — February 9th is Florida COPD Awareness Day at the State Capitol in Tallahassee!
The event will take place from 9AM-4PM on the Capitol Courtyard and will consist of three parts:
- The COPD Shuttle: Journey to the Center of the Lung will be available for anyone to ride. The Shuttle is a 20-seat, state-of-the-art mobile motion simulator that is designed to make viewers feel as if they are inside the human body, offering a rare glimpse into the lungs, heightening their understanding of COPD, and providing a catalyst for thousands to seek assessment and treatment.
- Advocates from across the state are coming to the Capitol to meet with Florida Senators and Representatives to educate their elected officials on the impact of COPD.
- Free spirometry testing for elected officials and the general public will be available from 10AM-2PM.
