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Pacific College's New York Campus Hosts "Asthma Day 2000"
Asthma is the most common chronic condition in the United States, affecting an estimated 15 million people and costing $5.8 billion annually in treatment. In an effort to promote a safe and effective complementary treatment for asthma, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine hosted "Breathe & Relax - Asthma Day" at its New York campus on March 19th 2000. This event, co-sponsored by the PCOM Student Government and the Professional Health Services Clinic, focused on the treatment and education of those who suffer from asthma. "We were interested in choosing an illness that afflicted patients across the board, with no discrimination in sex, race or age. We also wanted to select an illness that had a high success rate with treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Because of the prevalence of asthma in this region, we were interested in providing a community service by educating the public in the benefits of being treated with TCM," said student government president Barbara Roesch. During the five-hour event, patients participated in lectures given by Pacific College faculty, student interns, and a registered nurse from Yonkers Community Hospital. A range of topics was discussed, from what to expect during and acupuncture treatment to the use of nutrition, Qi Gong, Chinese herbs and acupuncture in the treatment of asthma, Interns, assistants and a faculty supervisor staffed college's clinic to educate and give complimentary acupuncture treatments and herbal consultations to approximately 75 people. The event drew attendees who had never received acupuncture before, as well as first-year Pacific College students who were interested in learning more about the TCM approach to treating this condition. "The lectures were fascinating, especially the one concerning nutrition, because it related directly to my experience with asthma and helped to put things in perspective," said one patient. Reine Deming, Chief Administrative Officer of Pacific College in New York, commented, "We received very positive responses, both from students and patients. This is quite an exciting time to be practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine." In an effort to become involved in the community by educating the public and addressing current national health issues, Pacific's New York campus plans on making events similar to Asthma Day a regular part of its outreach program each semester. The campus' next event is scheduled for August 9, 2000, when it will partner with the Asian American Women's Artist Alliance in offering lectures by Pacific College faculty on menopausal issues. The event, which will be held at an art gallery in Manhattan, is expected to draw approximately 100 people. For more information on this event, please call the New York campus at (800) 729-3468.
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