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Bayview Hunters Point Health & Environmental Resource Center

HERC Resource Center 828 Innes Ave. Unit 111 San Francisco, CA 94124 Open M-TH 9am-5pm Friday by appointment only HERC's Resource Center provides many services free of charge to the residents of Bayview Hunters Point. These services include: -Asthma Education with the use of modules and simulators -Free handouts with information specific to your Asthma Needs -Free Mattress Covers -Free Peak Flow Meter Testing -Free training on how to use your Asthma Inhaler if you are newly diagnosed -Free Referral to Southeast Health Center Asthma Clinic if you feel you may have Asthma Please feel free to call the Asthma Team if you have any concerns or need info that may not have been listed here. We will help you and your loved ones in your walk with Asthma. 415-401-6810

The mission of the Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center is to promote the health & wellness of residents in low-income communities and to improve the environment where residents live & work.

  • HERC staff conduct informational presentations at schools, health fairs, and community-based organizations regarding asthma.
  • HERC offers free day camps for children ages 6-14 who have been diagnosed with asthma and want to learn more about managing their condition.   A licensed professional teaches the children asthma management techniques and ways to recognize triggers and symptoms. Other subjects are: asthma action plans, exercise, nutrition, and building self-esteem. Each camp serves approximately 10 children. Space is Limited - APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
  • HERC works closely with Southeast Health Center and its staff to educate its clients on an as needed basis for fewer occurrences of asthma episodes. For more info, please call 415-401-6810.
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BVHP HERC
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415-401-6810 ask for Asthma Team
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Wee Wheezers at Home

Sponsoring Program Name: 
Josephine, Brown, PhD, Alice Demi, DNS, and Sandra Wilson, PhD
Wee Wheezers at Home is a validated asthma education program for parents of young children under the age of seven that is implemented in a home setting. The program consists of eight 90-minute sessions that are conducted by a home visitor over an eight-week period. Sessions are held in the home of the family in a one-on-one format or in a small family group setting. The educational materials for f

Wee Wheezers at Home is a validated asthma education program for parents of young children under the age of seven that is implemented in a home setting. The program consists of eight 90-minute sessions that are conducted by a home visitor over an eight-week period. Sessions are held in the home of the family in a one-on-one format or in a small family group setting. The educational materials for families are tailored for a low-literacy adult (5th-grade reading level) and child audience and are culturally appropriate.

Contact Name: 
Helene Taylor
Contact Email: 
info@aafa.org
Contact Phone: 
1-800-7ASTHMA
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Student Asthma Action Card

An indispensable tool for communicating with school personnel about asthma management plans for school aged children and teens. Includes sections for asthma triggers, daily medications, and emergency directions. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.

An indispensable tool for communicating with school personnel about asthma management plans for school aged children and teens. Includes sections for asthma triggers, daily medications, and emergency directions. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.

Contact Name: 
Helene Taylor
Contact Email: 
info@aafa.org
Contact Phone: 
1-800-7ASTHMA
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