(Peoria, IL / April 12, 2013) – The monthly meeting of the Better Breathers Club will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 2:00 -3:30 PM in Classroom 1 at the RiverPlex in downtown Peoria.

The program will feature Brian Urbaszewski, Director of Environmental Health Programs for the Respiratory Health Association. His topic is “Air Quality and Your Health: Pollution sources you should know about.” 

In addition, Kimberly Hartwig, RN and Ashley Scott, RN from the Illinois Lung Institute will give an update on COPD Research Opportunities. 

Anyone dealing with lung or breathing problems is welcome to attend. It is requested that those attending not wear perfume or cologne to meetings as it may bother other participants with breathing difficulties.

For more information about the Better Breathers Club, contact Sara Shull at the RiverPlex at 309.282.1646.