From all of us at EBM Health Care Strategies, happy Independence Day.
The Fourth of July is a day for family, neighbors and gratitude for the freedoms we share. We also want to thank the physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and every health care professional who will spend part of this holiday caring for patients. Hospitals, clinics and care teams do not close for the Fourth, and neither do the chronic conditions their patients live with.
For many people with COPD, asthma or other breathing conditions, summer heat, humidity and holiday smoke can make a festive day harder. If that describes you or someone you love, take it at your own pace, keep your prescribed therapies close, and reach out to your care team if something does not feel right.
We are proud to support the care teams who look after patients between visits, every day of the year. Learn how our care teams stay connected with patients.
Have a safe, healthy and happy Fourth of July.