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Think Kids 2010 Asthma Awareness Program in Schools J. Cord Williamson ¿Think Kids 2010¿ Alliance Green for Edu Facilities The goal of the asthma education in schools is to decrease the number of asthmatics to indoor environmental asthma triggers; to educate parents and caretakers on indoor triggers and actions to reduce them

The goals of the American Lung Association in Alaska are to enhance asthma surveillance, promote asthma awareness, improve systems of asthma care, promote self-management, reduce exposure to environmental factors that trigger asthma, increase school support, and sustain partnership to address the burden of asthma in Alaska.

The Asthma Safe Kids Pilot Program was developed with the goal of providing in-home asthma education and environmental assessments that would help to reduce ER visits and Inpatient hospital stays. This program works in collaboration with a Medicaid funded health insurance company, nurse-managed health centers and primary care providers.

MedEd Consultants Provides a comprehensive in-home asthma education to asthmatics, with a total of 4 visits in a period of 6 months, to eliminate asthma exacerbation, reduce ED visits, Reduce Unscheduled doctors' visits, and reduce missed school or workdays. We have an environmental component to this program which helps the patient improve the living conditions by eliminating asthma triggers.

The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

The current project is located in San Antonio, Texas and involves teaching children to share their feelings about having asthma through art.

By researching ways to advocate for greenness and wellness within my community of Boca Raton, it is my vision to implement a program with funding to educate and enhance the lives of our children.

The City of Independence's goal is to provide asthma education to every child and staff person in the school system.

The mission of the Dane County Asthma Coalition is to improve the quality of life for children and adults with asthma in Dane County, and to decrease the disproportionate burden of asthma among minority and low income populations.

The Health Council of South Florida is producing a snapshot on asthma in Miami-Dade County for use in policy, planning and program development.