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"Asthma Quicktake" Videos for Schools

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The California School Environmental Health and Asthma Collaborative (SEHAC)
The California School Environmental Health and Asthma Collaborative (SEHAC) is comprised of government, education and non-profit organizations assembled to increase the K–12 school community's awareness of the importance of addressing indoor air quality and asthma issues. To serve your needs, we've developed Asthma QuickTakes, a series of 3- to 5-minute training videos on asthma, created specifically for schools.

Learn more about Asthma QuickTakes, a series of 3- to 5-minute training videos on asthma, created specifically for schools by visiting http://californiabreathing.org/collaborations/sehac. Each QuickTake contains basic, useful asthma information and ready-to-use downloadable resources that will help you reduce the negative impacts asthma can have on student health, attendance and academic achievement. These include videos on emergency response/self-carry laws, indoor asthma triggers, and outdoor asthma triggers. You can also view related files and links for each topic area.

 

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The Daily Show: Along Came Pollen

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In the worst allergy season since last year, the media declare a natural-disaster level of pollen.

Check out this funny and educational clip on pollen and climate change with Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. Watch the latest full episode of The Daily Show with Jon StewartAlong Came Pollen: http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/kjc2ca/along-came-pollen 

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Georgia Governor Deal signed into law State Bill 126 which authorizes schools to stock levalbuterol/albuterol

Governor Deal signed into law State Bill 126 (SB126) which authorizes schools to stock levalbuterol/albuterol and provides immunity for trained staff to administer the lifesaving medication to a student believed in good faith be experiencing respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for albuterol/levalbuterol. This authorization and protections under the law will enhance the ability of school nurses and properly trained personnel to implement comprehensive protocols for responding to asthma emergencies while protecting all students experiencing respiratory distress in school settings. Announcement of the new law was covered by local CBS news affiliate featuring Jon Ramsey and Dr. Traci Bridges who authored the bill. To view news clip click here: http://www.cbs46.com/story/28995737/statewide-medication-bill-crafted-by-south-georgians Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20152016/SB/126

Governor Deal signed into law State Bill 126 (SB126) which authorizes schools  to stock levalbuterol/albuterol and provides immunity for trained staff to administer the lifesaving medication to a student believed in good faith be experiencing respiratory distress, regardless of whether the student has a prescription for albuterol/levalbuterol.  This authorization and protections under the law will enhance the ability of school nurses and properly trained personnel to implement comprehensive protocols for responding to asthma emergencies while protecting all students experiencing respiratory distress in school settings.    Announcement of the new law was covered by local CBS news affiliate featuring Jon Ramsey and Dr. Traci Bridges who authored the bill.

 

To view news clip click here: http://www.cbs46.com/story/28995737/statewide-medication-bill-crafted-by-south-georgians

 

Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20152016/SB/126 

 

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Francesca Lopez, MSPH, AE-C, Program Manager

Georgia Asthma Control Program

Adolescent and School Health

Chronic Disease Prevention Section

Georgia Department of Public Health

2 Peachtree Street, NW

16th floor

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Phone: 404-651-7324

Fax: 770-357-9696

Mobile: 404-719-1448

Email: francesca.lopez@dph.ga.gov

 

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Heidi LeSane
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lesane.heidi@epa.gov
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