On average, three children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have asthma.
Check out the newly updated Managing Asthma in the School Environment document to learn what you can do to help.
The Asthma Epidemic in Schools
Children spend a lot of time in our nation’s schools, and with an average of one out of every 10 school-aged children suffering from asthma, the school environment is an important vehicle for managing asthma triggers. Schools, like homes, have the potential to house several asthma triggers, including mold and moisture, pests and dust mites.
Download the newly updated Managing Asthma in the School Environment document to learn how you can help control asthma at your school and boost student performance – as asthma accounts for nearly 10.5 million missed school days each year in children aged 5 to 17. Action Steps to Manage Asthma Establish and continuously evaluate your school or district’s IAQ management program: Use the resources and tools available through the IAQ Tools for Schools Program to develop a comprehensive and inclusive IAQ management program. Develop an asthma management plan in your school or district: To expand the reach and scope of your IAQ management program, coordinate school, family and community efforts to better manage asthma symptoms and reduce school absences among students with asthma. Reduce environmental asthma triggers: Take steps to reduce mold and moisture in your school buildings, implement integrated pest management and reduce individual sources of indoor air pollution, including secondhand smoke, chemicals and school bus exhaust. Learn more about how to take action to create healthy school environments and manage asthma. Register for the 2011 National Asthma Forum! The Forum will be held in Washington, D.C., June 9–10, 2011. Reserve your spot today! Visit EPA’s Managing Asthma in School Environments website to get started today!
Download the newly updated Managing Asthma in the School Environment document to learn how you can help control asthma at your school and boost student performance – as asthma accounts for nearly 10.5 million missed school days each year in children aged 5 to 17. Action Steps to Manage Asthma Establish and continuously evaluate your school or district’s IAQ management program: Use the resources and tools available through the IAQ Tools for Schools Program to develop a comprehensive and inclusive IAQ management program. Develop an asthma management plan in your school or district: To expand the reach and scope of your IAQ management program, coordinate school, family and community efforts to better manage asthma symptoms and reduce school absences among students with asthma. Reduce environmental asthma triggers: Take steps to reduce mold and moisture in your school buildings, implement integrated pest management and reduce individual sources of indoor air pollution, including secondhand smoke, chemicals and school bus exhaust. Learn more about how to take action to create healthy school environments and manage asthma. Register for the 2011 National Asthma Forum! The Forum will be held in Washington, D.C., June 9–10, 2011. Reserve your spot today! Visit EPA’s Managing Asthma in School Environments website to get started today!
Anthem’s no-cost, web-based, train-the-trainer course that gives health educators the tools to teach patients how to communicate with their doctors and more effectively navigate the healthcare system. The online course and all of its downloadable resources are in both English and Spanish.
The course is appropriate for any person working in a health educator’s role, including nurses, certified patient educators, patient navigators, patient advocates, community health workers, promotores del salud, and others serving patients. The ultimate goal of this project is to create empowered patients who are active participants in their health care for improved clinical outcomes and reduced medical errors.
To access the course, go www.fairhealthtogether.com - choose ‘Indiana’ in the pull down menu under ‘Providers,’ and then click the ‘Training’ tab.Anthem/ HCP on-line training
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The Coach's Asthma Clipboard WINNING WITH ASTHMA
The highly recommended "Winning With Asthma" , is a program designed to educate sports coach's about the effects of asthma in today athletes. Visit www.winningwithasthma.org to become an asthma educated coach.
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KNozone Action Day
| (n) Knozone Action Day has been declared for Indianapolis, IN, on Thursday, Aug 30 | ||||
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| Wednesday, Aug 29: | Moderate |  |
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| Thursday, Aug 30: | 103 AQI | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |  |
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Wednesday : PM2.5 readings are in the upper good range, despite some haze buildup. Ozone was in the upper 60’s in portions of the forecast area. High pressure over the Great Lakes will move off to the mid-Atlantic coast Thursday. Winds will turn to the east, then south while humidity remains fairly low. Most of the solar heating will go into raising the temperature into the low 90’s. As hurricane Isaac moves into Louisiana then Arkansas, his circulation will tend to reinforce high pressure locally. The 500mb level ridge is centered over northern Indiana tomorrow. |
Take action to protect your health!
During a Knozone Air Quality Action Day, the region’s air quality may become unhealthy for individuals who are sensitive to air pollutants, including:
o Children
o Senior citizens
o People with breathing-related illnesses, such as asthma
o Those who are active outdoors
The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability encourages sensitive groups to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors on Knozone Air Quality Action Days.
People who have any concerns about how air pollution affects their health should seek the advice of a physician.
Everyone has a role in improving Indianapolis’ air quality, not only on Knozone Air Quality Action Days, but all year long. Learn how you can help at www.knozone.com or call (317) 327-4AIR.
During a Knozone Air Quality Action Day, the region’s air quality may become unhealthy for individuals who are sensitive to air pollutants, including:
o Children
o Senior citizens
o People with breathing-related illnesses, such as asthma
o Those who are active outdoors
The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability encourages sensitive groups to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors on Knozone Air Quality Action Days.
People who have any concerns about how air pollution affects their health should seek the advice of a physician.
Everyone has a role in improving Indianapolis’ air quality, not only on Knozone Air Quality Action Days, but all year long. Learn how you can help at www.knozone.com or call (317) 327-4AIR.
Do not reply directly to this email. If you want more information on the air quality forecast, or other aspects of the local air quality program, please contact your local air quality agency using the information above. For more information on the U.S. EPA's AIRNow Program, visit http://www.airnow.gov.
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