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May 15, 2012 AAI Meeting Minutes

May Quarterly Meeting Minutes

May 15, 2012

 

Attending:

Robin Costley, Kellie Knight, Lisa Cauldwell, Jamie Lee, Trisha Washington, Diana Bauman, Mary Krespoch, Craig Freeze, Cheryl Puzio, Amy Emery, Sara Underwood, Danette Farris and Sharron Crowder

 

Call-ins:  Lisa Flynn, Maria Louisa Tischner and Deb Koeberlein

 

Meeting Sponsored by Aerocrine with special guest speaker  

Dr. David Wilson presented on “Clinical Utility of FENO in Asthma Management”.  This was sponsored by Aerocrine.  PDF and Slides are attached for viewing.

Our thanks to Aerocrine and Dr. Wilson for this important information on FENO testing.



 

 

Announced recent members that have joined the coalition

Rhonda White, Mother of a 17 year old son struggling with asthma

Lisa  Stillerman, IU Health

Mary Krespach, IU Health, Riley Pulmonary

 Website:

Robin is still looking for someone to manage our AAI website and asked members for volunteers to help maintain the AAI website.  She is asking for interested members to contact her via e-mail or phone.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 317-221-2473

AAI’s team, Asthma Avengers!

Catherine will be walking in the ALA Fight for Air Lunch Walk June 9, 2012 at Butler University.  This event will be very kid oriented with a 1 mile walk for kids and a 5k for adults will take place as well.  If interested in supporting this great event, but can’t attend you can participate by making a donation to help support Catherine’s team.  Please visit www.fightforairwalk.org and visit Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis-Asthma Avengers team page.

 Partnership with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Working with 2 of the Sorority Chapters-

 Train the trainer session will be presented to the undergraduate chapters for sorority members to play the role of Community Outreach Worker.

Sharron Crowder explained a bit on what role she plays in the Graduate Chapter of the Sorority.  Her Chapter will be assisting with 1-2 Head Start centers for parent education and follow up.  Details still being worked out.  Sharron presented to 178 members of her Chapter on asthma this past month. 

*Lisa suggested including link for InJAC to report your community outreach for the State.

www.InJAC.org

  

Head Start 2012-2013

Robin met with directors to come up with ways to help make a better impact.  This fall instead of going to every Center's parent meetings we are going to set up information booth in the afternoon to be able to meet with parents as they pick up their children.  A pilot was done at Decatur Head Start in April and it was very successful reaching 13 parents.  AAI magnets will be given to families that have positive screenings to that they have basic information on asthma and the asthma program contact information.  Hopefully we will hear from more parents with this plan.

 

ALA 2012 Healthy Lung Expo

            This event will take place May 31, 2012 at the Indianapolis Marriott North.  If interested please register by visiting www.lungin.org.    It is also on our website. 

 

EPA Region 5, Asthma Forum, Chicago Illinois

Addressing Asthma Disparities in Our Communities:

            June 6-7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois

            Registration can be made at www.epa.gov/region5/air/asthma/forum2012.html

 

 

AROUND THE ROOM

 

Maria Louisa Tischner:  Updated on the Smoking Ordinance in Marion County.   This ordinance will take effect June 1, 2012 which will include Bars, Taverns and Bowling alleys.  This ordinance can be viewed on the Smoke Free Indy website at www.smokefreeindy.com

 

Perry Township Asthma Friendly School Initiative classroom air quality data was shared by Lisa Cauldwell:   See attachments for the highlights and the new Statewide School House Rule that took effect May 2011.  Lisa explained that the inspections that were done over a 2 year period had some good and bad. Big issues were ventilation systems, which were expected causing elevated CO2 levels to be high.  Some buildings had higher levels, but the newest buildings had no ventilation issues.  The other issue was dust collectors.  This was a district wide inspection.  There was no water/mold damage; however fragrance/perfumes had noticeable numbers throughout.   Perry has passed a referendum, which has given them funding to be able to renovate their buildings and increasing their mechanical systems.   

 

 

Adjourn 10:00 am

Next meeting is August 14, 2012 in the 3rd floor conference room

 

Attachments:

 

doc Environment Form     02-23-09 37.50 Kb

pdf MEASUREMENT OF FeNO LEVELS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: A GUIDELINE-BASED APPROACH  1.46 Mb (Dr. Wilson)
pdf CLINICAL Guide to Interpretation of FeNO Values     227.23 Kb
pdf Perry Township Schools IAQ and Asthma Summary     46.30 Kb

 

 

 

2012 Fight for Air Walk

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American Lung Association                  2012 FIGHT FOR AIR WALK

The Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis is pleased to announce that member Jessica DeCook Byrne has formed a walking team on behalf of the Asthma Alliance. 

Please join our Team Captain, Jessica in promoting walkers and donations for this important cause.

Our team name is:  Asthma Avengers!

5K event     Indianapolis, Indiana @ Butler University on June 9. 2012.

Please log onto Jessica's team page @ http://ala.convio.net/site/TR/RunWalk/ALAUM_Upper_Midwest/674583987?px=4875055&pg=personal&fr_id=4510

 

2012 Healthy Lung Expo

Registration online is now open for the 2012 Healthy Lung Expo!

 Who:             Professionals, including respiratory therapists, nurses, students, physicians,

                   and industry experts          

                    Patients and their families, or anyone wanting to learn more about lung health

 

What:            2012 Healthy Lung Expo, a 1-day lung health educational conference including presentations, exhibitors, and a raffle! 

When:           May 31st, 2012

                             Professionals 8:30AM-5:00PM

                             Patients 9:30AM-3:30PM 

Where:         Indianapolis Marriott North

                   3645 River Crossing Parkway
                   Indianapolis, IN 46240

 Cost:            $60- Early-bird Professionals (before April 30th); includes breakfast, lunch, all materials, raffle ticket, parking, and continuing education

                   $75- Professionals (after April 30th)

                   $25- Students; includes breakfast, lunch, all materials, raffle ticket, and parking

                   $5- Patients, Families, and Caregivers; includes lunch, all materials, oxygen refills, and raffle ticket

 Register:       https://secure3.convio.net/ala/site/TRR/Events/ALAUM_Upper_Midwest/1501462856?pg=ptype&fr_id=5540

          

For more information, please visit the website: http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=5540&pg=entry

 Scholarships, continuing education, agenda, accommodations and faculty information available online. 

 The 2012 Healthy Lung Expo wouldn’t be possible without the support from our sponsors:

   Genentech, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, MHS -your choice for better healthcare, Kindred Healthcare and St. Vincent Health.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to Meghan, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 317-819-1181.

 

 

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