The Lung Research Center offers a support group gathering on a quarterly basis for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Asthma, and other Lung Diseases. Patients and their families are invited to attend. These gatherings offer valuable information, knowledgeable speakers, time to talk with other patients experiencing similar situations and a chance to ask any questions you may have.

Next Support Group Meeting:

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
4:30pm dinner will be served, meeting starts at 4:45pm
Atrium Conference Rooms 4,5,& 6
at St. Luke’s Hospital
222 South Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Topics:
Join us for an informative evening with topics including:

Be Stroke Smart: BE FAST!
Understanding stroke types, symptoms, and why time matters, and what are your risk factors?
with Danielle Topliffe, BSN, RN, SCRN, CPAHA, St. Luke’s Hospital Stroke Coordinator

A Journey Through IPF & Lung Transplant: Our Patient’s Story
Join us as one of our own patients and his wife share their powerful, firsthand journey through Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and the life-changing experience of undergoing a lung transplant. Their story offers insight, hope, and encouragement for anyone affected by chronic lung disease.

The Future of IPF Care: Research Progress & New Drug Developments
with Dr. Ettinger

Please RSVP by December 1st to reserve your spot. Please call 314-439-LUNG.

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Upcoming Support Group Meetings:

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Additional Support Group Links:
http://pulmonaryfibrosis.org/life-with-pf/support-groups Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
http://www.phassociation.org/ Community Pulmonary Hypertension Association
https://www.rareconnect.org/en Rare Connect – Online Community
https://www.inspire.com/ Inspire – Online Support Group and Community
http://www.lung.org/support-and-community/ American Lung Association
https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Activity-Feed.aspx COPD Foundation