Asthma Educator

The Helping Children Breathe and Thrive in Chicago’s Public Housing (HCBT) project was developed based upon previous asthma interventions implemented at SUHI, mainly the Healthy Home, Healthy Child (HHHC) initiative. HHHC has proven to be an effective model for addressing poorly controlled asthma in the primarily African American, underserved community of North Lawndale. HCBT built upon this model in order to translate it to Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) properties.

The report helps identify states with the most comprehensive and preferred statewide public policies supporting people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis and related allergic diseases in U.S. elementary, middle and high schools.

A study published in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology examines how tailored evidence-based interventions assist low-income communities with high rates of pediatric asthma morbidity. The study, which examined data from MCAN Phase 1 Program Sites, assessed impact by examining rate of hospitalizations and daily use of a controller medication.

Genesis TPM Asthma Program

Looking for more resources on how primary prevention can reduce the onset of asthma? View this resource to learn key themes from the full Podcast Episode 13 transcript.

In collaboration with EPA, AHIP hosted a webinar on May 20 on "Connecting Providers and Communities to Engage Consumers in Asthma Care."

EPA, AHIP, and other stakeholders discuss "Health Plan Strategies for Managing Asthma and Reducing Exposure to Environmental Triggers."

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

As a tribally-led coalition, our goal is to find and share solutions for healthy, sustainable, and safe housing.We search for and help develop effective programs, and share our results with tribes. We call for support from our partners, including EPA, HUD, USDA, Indian Health Service, and the American Lung Association, to provide expertise, equipment or funding.

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