World Oxygen Day
Overview
Organization: COPD Foundation
Start Date: 10/2023
End Date: Ongoing
Primary Goal: Goal 2: Improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of COPD by improving the quality of care delivered across the health care continuum.
Secondary Goal(s):
- Goal 5: Translate national policy, educational, and program recommendations into research and public health care actions.
Objective(s):
- Improve access to care for people with COPD, particularly for those in hard-to reach areas
- Strengthen the public health infrastructure for addressing COPD
Collaboration: We work with dozens of other patient and health care professional advocacy organizations to coordinate and promote activities
Activity Type: Patient education, Campaign, Provider education, Support group, Policy/advocacy
Activity Description
Annual awareness event to illustrate barriers to accessing appropriate long-term oxygen therapy, provide educational opportunities for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and the general public, and promote innovation.Audience
General Audience: Patients, Caregivers or family members, At-risk populations, General Public, Health professionals, Policymakers/advocates
Focused Audience: n/a
Program Reach: National
Type of Area: N/A
Setting: Community, Online
Cost and Funding Sources
Combination of industry support and project-specific fundraising. Costs vary by sub-project.Impact Analysis
In 2023, we developed a network of 7 advocacy partners, held 1 webinar, and recorded over 2,500 social media engagements. In 2024, we doubled the size of our advocacy network (final engagement metrics pending), coordinated 3 webinars, and identified at least 2 additional ones from future partners.Advice or Lessons Learned
Create a central "hub" for coordinating activities, Develop a media toolkit for consistent messaging and theming, Start coordination efforts as early as possible!Related Links
Contact Information
COPD Foundation
Senior Director of Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs
Miami
Florida