The Healthy Homes University program (HHU; Lead and Healthy Homes Section, Division of Environmental Health, MDCH), provides intervention services to 300 households where low-income children less than 18 years of age with asthma reside. The program has completed 301 homes to date.
As of May 2008, a significant reduction in symptom outcomes and missed school day from baseline to six-months has occurred as a result of the HHU program. Additionally, acute visits (ER + unscheduled clinic visits) and hospitalizations significantly decreased from baseline to six months post intervention. As a result, the quality of life of the children with asthma and families has improved.
The HUD Healthy Homes grant ends October 30, 2008. However, the grant proposal was submitted on July 17, 2008. We expect to know if we have been re-funded any day!