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August Meeting Minutes / Quarterly Meeting |
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Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2010
Attending: Debbie Koehl, Debra Koeberlein, Lynne Arrowsmith, Kathryn Nicely, Lisa Cauldwell, Margaret Rabe, Sharron Crowder, Craig Freeze, Marie Salemi, Stephanie Thornberry, Cheryl Puzio, Danette Fariss, Robin Costley, Jamie Lee, Laura Coykendall, Diana Bauman, Jodi Perras, Amy Gastelum, Lisa Flynn, Sara Underwood & Cecelia Morris-Walton.
Welcome and Introductions
AAI WEBSITE
Report on AAI website by Stephanie Thornberry. Stephanie has researched links in relation to our new “look”. The AAI will keep it’s “present look” but will change the categories to
STUDY ON ILLNESS REPRESENTATIONS BEHAVIORS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS WITH ASTHMA
Sharron Crowder, MN, RN shared her graduate program study on African American adolescents between the ages of 14-16 with asthma. “ Illness Representations and Self Management Behaviors of African American Adolescents with Asthma. “ The focus of the study is how they view their asthma and how they manage it. This study is approved by a special review board at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis. Ms. Crowder is a member of the AAI and is looking for assistance in recruiting participants for the study. For more information you may contact Ms. Crowder: Telephone (317) 946-2002 Email:
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2010 EPA ASTHMA FORUM
Margaret Rabe shared information from the EPA Asthma Forum this past spring. Ms. Rabe was the only attendee from Indiana.
UPCOMING EVENT: IT’S ASTHMA SEASON: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW”
Lynne Arrowsmith, Task Force Leader of the “It’s Asthma Season: What You Should Know” program on September 16, 2010 reported on progress. The event is FREE. It is at Glendale Mall Library from 4:30-7:30pm. This training is ideal for parents of children with asthma; school, day care & Head Start personnel; coaches; and anyone who is interested in learning more about asthma. Food will be generously provided by Home Respiratory Services, Inc. Topics will include: 1) All About Asthma, 2) Controlling Triggers in the home, 3) Understanding asthma medication and equipment and 4) a review of free services and resources available. The registration is limited to 60 people. Register by September 13th by calling Robin @ (317) 221-2473. This task force is still in need of volunteers to assist with participant packets, helping to staff the event, and other tasks. Please contact Lynne @
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if you are interested. We have 2 people signed up for the event so far.
RESOURCE BINDERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
In 2007 the AAI produced 23 three-inch binders of asthma resources and materials for the Indianapolis Public Libraries. After getting permission to place the binders in the libraries the library board decided that people in the community are not looking for this type of resource People use the internet. There are about 17 binders left that would be useful to schools, community groups, etc. Please let Robin know if you would like one. Keep in mind that some items may not be up to date but most items are still useful.
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2011 CME TASK FORCE
Even though the AAI was not a recipient of the grant awards at ISDH we would still like to continue our plans for the May Annual Meeting and CME event. Since we did not get the funding for coalition building we need help from our members and interested organizations. We originally planned to have a luncheon with awards and recognition to our members. Please contact Debbie Koehl, Task Force Leader for this project.
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AROUND THE ROOM
Deb Koeberlein
Attending 1st AAI meeting today for Clarian Pulmonary. Looking forward to working with coalition.
The Clarian Pulmonary Program was featured in an article in
the August addition of AARC.
Jodi Perras
Reported on a case study in Pike Township Schools eliminating pesticides. Study was done with assistance from CDC/ ISDH. This information will be shared. Article on their website @www.ikecoalition.org
Public ally from America will be working with IKE from September through June. Ashley Simms. She may be attending the AAI meetings.
Smart Schools Don’t Idle program has been updated. There is a program curriculum for schools. Signs, commitment forms are available upon request
Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Conference is November 3-4, 2010. Registration will be available on their website. There is an asthma component to this annual conference.
Margaret Rabe
Last week to roll out the Fly a Flag Program to Indiana schools. 100 emails went out. A very positive response to program. This is also funded by ALA-I.
Lisa Cauldwell
Making environmental visits to schools. Finding issues with mold in A/C units. Ventilation issues.
School environments are taking a hit with the budget cuts. We may see more issues with asthma related to school environment.
EPA Tools for Schools is hard to promote to schools as an entire program. Pieces of the program are useful to schools for some issues but it is very time consuming and cost for remediation is an issue.
Robin Costley
Thank you to Midwise for their organizational membership.
New health fair items have been sent to print. A drawing of the new backdrop was shared with the group.
New pig lungs have been purchased for community outreach. We now have the dual rack so that both the healthy lungs and the smokers lungs can be displayed at the same time. Anyone needing to borrow they are available by reserving them for your outreach activities.
Magnets are also being purchased with asthma management information and contact number for AAI program. The grand prize winner of this years poster contest was chosen for the artwork. “Learn About Asthma”
Annual report on the AAI’s services and accomplishments is going to be developed later this year. The MCHD epidemiology department is assisting with some current and pertinent local data to be included in the report.
Data being collected on ED asthma cases by date since July 1, 2010. Knozone is being marketed by Hirons & Company and the data is being collected to match with Knozone Action Days. The cases are tracked daily by hospital, age and gender. Results will be compiled and shared.
NEXT MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 AT MCHD 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM FROM 8-9:30AM.
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We welcome and need your help. Please contact Robin Costley, Coalition Manager if you are interested.
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or phone (317) 221-2473
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Addtional Comments |
| Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 |
Health Fair |
Center for Leadership development @
Washington Park
3030 E. 30th St. |
9:00a-12:00n |
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| November 3 & 4, 2010 |
Resources/ information |
Indiana School Nurse Fall Conference
Marriott East, Indianapolis |
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Deb Koberlein
Jamie Lee
Cecelia M.-Walton |
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AAI Website is getting a new look |
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The Asthma Alliance is currently making some changes to the website. Please excuse us during this transformation. We are doing our best to provide current information until the change takes place. The redesigned website should be up and running by mid August 2010. |
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It's Asthma Season: What You Should Know |
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It's Asthma Season: What You Should Know
Free to attend!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
4:30-7:30pm
Glendale Public Library
6101 N. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
REGISTER by calling the Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis @ #221-2473. Registration is limited to 60 people. Registration deadline is
Monday, September 13, 2010.
"Asthma? What happens to the lungs? What are the common symptoms? Can I prevent episodes? When should I call a doctor?"
Asthma is a disease that affects people's breathing. It can limit one's activity and burden one's family if not treated properly. Want to learn more about asthma? We invite you to attend this FREE training.
Topics include:
- All about asthma
- Controlling asthma triggers in the home
- understanding asthma medication and equipment
- Review of free services and resources
This training is ideal for parents of children with asthma; school, day care, and Head Start personnel; coaches; and anyone who is interested in learning more about asthma.
Food generously provided by HOME RESPIRATORY SERVICES, Inc.
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2010 AAI meeting Schedule |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS (Tuesdays)
August 17, 2010 8:00-9:30am MCHD 1st floor conference room
November 16, 2010 8-9:30am MCHD 1st floor conference room
February 15, 2011 8-9:30am MCHD 1st floor conference room
May 17, 2011 Annual meeting TBA
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AAI's 2010-2011 Focus Areas |
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AAI 2010-2011 Focus
Take a moment to look over the areas of focus for the Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis. If you see something that interests you please contact
Debbie Koehl, Chair @
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# 317-862-5060
or
Robin Costley, Coalition Manager @
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# 317-221-2473
AAI Structure
Chair- 2-year term
Coalition Manager- Administered by the Marion County Health Department
Task Force Leader for each area of focus
Three areas of focus will be:
- Professional Education
- Annual luncheon with CME provided lectures
- Held each May in conjunction with Asthma Awareness Month and World Asthma Day
2. Volunteer Recruitment
- Reach out to Indiana Association of Respiratory Care
- Reach out to Schools of Pharmacy and Respiratory Care
- Request that each organization include blurbs about AAI in newsletters and websites.
- Upgrade volunteer area on website including an online membership form and yearly renewal.
- Develop AAI information packet for volunteer
- Develop volunteer letter
- Develop AAI report
- Volunteer needs and job dutes
- Mission/ vision statements
- Develop job responsibilities for specific event types
3. Annual Train the Trainer event ( Task Force Leader: Lynne Arrowsmith, RRT, AE-C)
- Hold event each September to update community educators on current best practice:
- Community outreach events
- School programs
- Head Start programs
Additionally:
- MPH intern and Coalition Manager will revise and update the AAI website
- Refocus efforts around World Asthma Day ( School participation has dropped considerably over the past five years )
- To establish a way to continue to use Clear Channel billboard as a public education opportunity
- Substitute with professional education day each May with annual meeting, recognition and luncheon.
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2010 World Asthma Day Poster Winner |
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Asthma is a chronic condition affecting an estimated 24 million Americans, with an
alarming 55% increase in the death rate over the last 20 years. The World Asthma Day
Celebration and poster contest is designed to generate public awareness for asthma and
its terrible consequences if not treated properly. Children ages five to fourteen entered
their artwork. The posters were up for display and judged at the Peyton Manning Children's
Hospital at St.Vincent for two weeks in early April.
The Annual World Asthma Day event occurred on Saturday, April 24th in the lobby of the
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, located at 2001 W. 86th Street. Our grand
prizewinner's poster will be displayed on a billboard in their neighborhood donated by Clear
Channel Communications, Inc. Artwork is also used to help educate the community about
asthma through a child's eyes on presentations, t-shirts, note cards, and more.
The Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis was pleased to present the 2010 World Asthma Day
Poster Contest winners. All winners received a savings bond and certificate of their
accomplishment.
The winners of the contest were:
Grand Prize
Jocelyn Whyde 6th grade South Grove Intermediate School
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. donated a two-week run on a billboard near Jocelyn's school.
Billboard will be up at 3rd Street and Emerson Avenue in Beech Grove. May 17-31st.
Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Category
1st Place
Olivia Stilley 1st Grade Greenbriar Elementary School
2nd Place
Piper Hale Kindergarten Greenbriar Elementary School
3rd Place
Brionna Everett 1st Grade Greenbriar Elementary School
3rd through 5th Grade Category
1st Place
Lily Bailey 4th Grade South Grove Intermediate School
2nd Place
Carly Waite 4th Grade Greenbriar Elementary School
3rd Place TIE
Nina Gomolvilas 4th Grade Greenbriar Elementary School
(AND)
Stella Spengler 5th Grade South Grove Intermediate School
6th through 8th Grade Category
1st Place
Samantha Sipe 6th Grade South Grove Intermediate School
2nd Place
Gerald Pinkham 6th Grade South Grove Intermediate School
Thanks to all of our members who took time to assist with this important initiative.
To learn more about the 2010 contest log onto our website atwww.asthmaindy.org or contact the Asthma Alliance @ # 317-221-2473 or
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