Breathing Strong: COPD Awareness in Our Community
Ron Harding
January 7, 2026
In the cold of winter, when breathing itself can feel heavy, we pause to talk about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and affects millions of Americans. For the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, raising awareness is about protecting our elders, supporting families, and ensuring no one struggles for breath in silence. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous
