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Forward10th Annual Breathe Better Conference
Welcome Breathing Institute Team!
The Breathe Better conference will review and discuss factors that impact lung health trajectory across the lifespan and develop specific changes in practice to promote the maintenance of lung health throughout childhood and early adulthood. It is designed for providers, clinical care team members, and community partners who care for pulmonary patients or who do research on pulmonary conditions.
Target Audience
Pediatric and Adult Pulmonology Staff comprised of Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Community Providers & Research and Administrative Staff
Learning Objectives
- Apply practical approaches for the responsible use of AI in professional settings.
- Identify and apply AI tools for appropriate workplace applications.
- Integrate AI technologies into professional activities while maintaining professional responsibility.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Breathe Better Program 2026.docx | 1.57 MB |
Course summary
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 Attendance
- 3.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Agenda
Title | Speaker | Start Time | End Time | Description |
Breakfast |
| 7:00 AM | 7:50 AM | Breakfast will be served outside of Mt Yale, buffet style Attendance code provided on day of event - Please check-in to document attendance and receive the evaluation. |
Kickoff | Dr. Tina Papantonakis | 7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | The opening session will introduce the conference agenda and learning objectives. |
Breathing Institute Welcome and Highlights | Dr. Robin Deterding +Team Leads | 8:00 AM | 8:55 AM | This section will also provide an overview of the past year at the Breathing Institute, highlighting major accomplishments and progress. Team leaders will share key successes from their programs, showcasing the collective impact of their work. |
AI Ethics and Responsible Use of AI | Dr. Matthew DeCamp | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, professionals must understand both its potential and its ethical implications. This session will explore key ethical challenges associated with AI adoption, including transparency, bias, privacy, and data security. Participants will discuss practical approaches for the responsible use of AI in clinical, educational, and professional settings, examine real-world applications and limitations of AI tools, and gain strategies for incorporating AI into their work while maintaining accountability, trust, and patient-centered care. |
Break |
| 9:30 AM | 9:40 AM |
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Interactive AI Workshop | Dr. Amanda Messinger & Dr. Matthew Zuckerman | 9:40 AM | 10:40 AM | This highly practical workshop is designed for healthcare professionals and will provide a brief overview of key artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, followed by hands-on demonstrations and real-world healthcare use cases. Participants will explore foundational AI knowledge, ethical and responsible use considerations, and practical approaches for identifying when and how AI tools can support professional workflows. |
Break |
| 10:40 AM | 11:00 AM |
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Interactive AI Workshop (Continued) | Dr. Amanda Messinger & Dr. Matthew Zuckerman | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
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Resiliency Activity | Dr. Heather De Keyser | 12:00 PM | 12:10 PM | An interactive group activity designed to promote resilience within the BI. |
Wrap-Up | Dr. Monica Federico | 12:10 PM | 12:20 PM | This will end the conference and will recap the major learning goals of the conference. |
To Go Lunches |
| 12:20 PM | 12:30 PM | To-go lunches will be provided, including salad and sandwich options. Please feel free to take one with you for the road. |
Program Faculty:
Francisco Aguilar Community Health Manager Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
Chris Baker, MD Director of the Ventilator Care Program Children's Hospital Colorado
Christina Papantonakis, MD Associate Professor Children’s Hospital Colorado
Suzanne Ngo, MD Assistant Professor Children's Hospital Colorado
Heather De Keyser, MD, MSCS Associate Professor Children's Hospital Colorado
Monica Federico, MD Associate Professor Medical Director, Asthma Program
Su Linstrom Manager of Clinical Sleep, Sleep Program Children's Hospital Colorado
Robin Deterding, MD Professor of Medicine Chair, Pulmonary Medicine Children's Hospital Colorado
Matthew DeCamp, MD Associate Professor University of Colorado
Amanda Messinger, MD Medical Director, Digital Health & Medical Informatics Children’s Hospital Colorado
Matthew Zuckerman, MD Associate Professor University of Colorado
Medical:
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Others:
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all other attendees.
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 Attendance
- 3.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™