A hydrotherapy class took place to celebrate the day
Mona Vale Participates in World COPD Day Recently, Mona Vale and Northern Beaches Health Service participated in the World COPD Day Big Baton Pass, a global event raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and promoting the benefits of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Service livestreamed a hydrotherapy class, which was shared internationally via Vimeo. The class, lasting one hour, was streamed for 20 minutes and included 4-5 patients who had consented to participate. The session was part of the global broadcast that connected healthcare professionals and people with COPD worldwide to promote lung-friendly exercise. In addition to the hydrotherapy class, the event featured a presentation from the service’s Occupational Therapist and pre-recorded sessions showcasing Mona Vale’s innovative pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Mona Vale Health Service is proud to have contributed to this global effort to raise awareness and inspire participation in COPD management and rehabilitation.
Renae McCarthy, Acting General Manager of Mona Vale and Northern Beaches Health Service expressed her excitement about the event. “We were thrilled to be involved in the World COPD Day Big Baton Pass again this year. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to improving patient care and outcomes through education and collaboration,” she said. As part of the event, Mona Vale Health
WWW.NSLHD.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU WWW.NSLHD.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
9
5
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online