Dorothy P. & Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease

Please join Team Simmons for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk on July 29 on the North Shore!
We were tied last year for the biggest care center participation. Let’s exceed that this year!
We hope to see you there! Here is the link to register:

PFF Walk 2023 Join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and me as we walk together toward a cure for PF at the PFF Walk!

Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/25/23 at 1:00PM EST join us by phone or by Zoom as we welcome Dr.s Sime and Freeberg for the 6th Annual Violet Rippy Memorial Lecture!

Join us this Saturday 7/23 at 9:00 for the PFF Walk at the North Shore Riverfront Park! Registration is free for walkers and only $30 for runners! Register at the link below

Event Timeline:
Registration: 9:00 AM
Step-off: 10:00 AM
Celebration Party and lunch: 11:00 AM

2022 PFF Walk Join me as I lead the way to a world without pf at the 2022 PFF Walk!

Register today to join the Simmons team for the PFF Walk-Pittsburgh, Saturday July 23:

2022 PFF Walk Join me as I lead the way to a world without pf at the 2022 PFF Walk!

To RSVP call
412.647.7035 or join the link below:
ZOOM MEETING:
https://zoom.us/j/96569519411...
Meeting ID: 965 6951 9411
Passcode: 6H0fsh

In case you missed Dr. Gillman's informative discussion on Tuesday, a partial recording is available at: https://pitt.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=64ababac-5a72-46a3-bbe4-ad3a014f010b

The Simmons Center Support Group - June 1, 2021 Zoom Meeting ID: 94806747756 • Host: Steven Althardt • Meeting Start: 06/01/2021 @ 1:33 PM • Recording Start: 06/01/2021 @ 1:33 PM • Duration: 2 hrs 18 mins • Participants: gail.humphreys, Pete, Williams # Robert W, Michelle MacPherson, Ellen, Kim Mcclanahan, Sutton # Rachel Marie, Rosalie T...

The Simmons Center Support Group - March 30 Zoom Meeting ID: 94806747756 • Host: Steven Althardt • Meeting Start: 03/30/2021 @ 1:35 PM • Recording Start: 03/30/2021 @ 1:35 PM • Duration: 2 hrs 2 mins • Participants: Melanie, Kevin Misner, Carrie Entenmann, Piyush Nirmal, Immekus # Anne Mary, Elizabeth Born, frankpacoe, Prabir Ray & A...

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Mental Health: A Roadmap for Coping Webinar PFF Disease Education Series: Pulmonary Fibrosis and Mental Health: A Roadmap for CopingPresented by:Deborah A. Gillman, PhDDorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons...

Happy Birthday to our Director, Dr. Daniel Kass

Today is the 10th annual Violet Rippy 5k! Event programming premieres at 10:00 today at the following link. Thank you to all who have supported this year and over the years and special thanks to Tami Rippy! 💜

The 10th Annual Violet Rippy 5K for Pulmonary Fibrosis The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is excited to share the Virtual Violet Rippy 5K! Join us on Saturday, July 18 at 10 AM EST/9 AM CST on YouTube to raise awa...

The Simmons Center wants to reinforce that it's important that you continue to be wise and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage: 1) Wear your mask when you're out with others, 2) Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds, and 3) Physically distance at least 6 feet when you're out. This video from the CDC provides a good review.

https://youtu.be/W-zhhSQDD1U

COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs Help stop the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses by following these steps. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment ...

Thanks to all who attended our first ZOOM support group meeting. The three important takeaways from our doctors are:

1) Continue to wear your mask when out and about.
2) Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds.
3) Physically distance yourself from others by at least 6 feet, but socially connect with your family and friends.

These are the Simmons Center recommendations for the time being, no matter what restrictions are being lifted where you live. Our goal is to keep you safe!

For more information, please visit the CDC website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

and the American Thoracic Society website:
https://www.thoracic.org/covid/index.php, and

the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation:
https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/medical-community/covid-19-resources

PFF COVID-19 Guidance | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Read the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's FAQ and guidance statements to keep pulmonary fibrosis patients safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The recording of last week's "Family Caregiving and COVID-19 Webinar" with Kathleen Lindell, Dr. Gregory Cherpes of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and Nancy Murray of Achieva is now available on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/DkIMmsp6Ggg

Family Caregiving and COVID-19 Webinar The University of Pittsburgh's National Center on Family Support held a webinar geared towards family caregivers of someone with a disability or chronic illn...

Enjoy this mindfulness exercise from our clinical psychologist, Dr. Deborah Gillman.

Mindfulness with the Simmons Center Practice Mindfulness with Dr. Deborah Gillman of the Simmons Center for ILD, University of Pittsburgh

On Tuesday, April 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, join the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Family Support for a live webinar on Caregiving and COVID-19.

We understand that the current COVID-19 pandemic has left many people, especially family caregivers of someone with a disability or chronic illness, with many questions about how to protect themselves and those that they provide care for. This presentation will address best practices for caregivers in terms of physical health, mental health, and managing stress and anxiety during this unprecedented time.

Kathleen Lindell, Associate Professor of Medicine & Nursing, University of Pittsburgh Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease at UPMC
Gregory Cherpes, Medical Director, Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs
Nancy Murray, Senior Vice President, Achieva and President, The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh

Registration is free, but required. Register here:
https://pitt.zoom.us/webinar/register/1915857505589/WN_9btwOVG9RQaxtCsyxtvl6Q

Find out more information about the webinar at the Center for Family Support’s website:http://www.caregiving.pitt.edu/trainings/professional-development-continuing-education/caregiving-and-covid-19-webinar/

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Caregiving and COVID-19. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Family Support on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar discussing caregiving and COVID-19. This presentation is geared towards family caregivers of someone with a disability or chronic illness. We will be answering questions about how to best....

We’re here so that you can stay home! Stay safe 😷

Hello, looking forward to tomorrow's session on relaxation and mindfulness!
Deborah Gillman

JOIN US THIS AFTERNOON AT 2!!! Pulmonary Wellness Foundation Support Group!!! OPEN TO ALL! - https://mailchi.mp/pulmonarywellness.org/its-2020-people-lets-do-this-thing-h24tzuvwdr-1694561

During this time when everyone is following COVID-19 recommendations to socially distance, we at the Simmons Ild want to amplify our support for those of you at home. We plan to provide a daily Facebook Live talk at noon daily EST beginning Monday, March 23rd, 2020. Please stay tuned. Our goal is a daily message to help get through this time.

In the meantime, in the event you need a reminder: here are the Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 recommendations.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.