Asthma Program Evaluator

AHIP and EPA began a three year cooperative agreement in October 2014. As part of this collaboration, the organizations will identify and disseminate promising health plan interventions that help prevent asthma episodes and promote asthma management among culturally diverse populations. This webinar series helps in disseminating health plan efforts to incorporate environmental interventions into comprehensive asthma care programs. 

Watch this webinar to learn more about EPA and AHIP's mission to bridge the disparities gap through their role in connecting providers and communities to deliver sustainable in-home asthma care services. 

View here: http://media.beaconlive.com/viewitem?resc=12636

AHIP and EPA began a three year cooperative agreement in October 2014. As part of this collaboration, the organizations will identify and disseminate promising health plan interventions that help prevent asthma episodes and promote asthma management among culturally diverse populations. This webinar, among others in the series, help in disseminating health plan efforts to incorporate environmental interventions into comprehensive asthma care programs. 

To watch the webinar visit: http://media.beaconlive.com/viewitem?bckt=104265

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 

More info:

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