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Asthma Home Visits for Children are available for those with insurance.
The American Lung Association of Minnesota has information on asthma assistance programs.
Ongoing - Interested community members who want to participate in Catching Our Breath! Asthma Coalition Washington County can call 651-430-6655.
Asthma Home Visits for Children
Confused about how to manage asthma? Wonder how to make homes asthma friendly? Families of young children in all metro counties may qualify for asthma home visits.
Home visits include a pulmonary assessment, environmental trigger assessment, and education. A certified asthma educator from Pediatric Home Service (PHS) will be available to work with families. Home visits may be paid for through health insurance or other qualifying funds.
Referrals may come from family members, schools, clinics or parish nurses and other community members. Families may call directly to Pediatric Home Service (PHS) to request a home visit. PHS will assist with any insurance questions and obtaining a doctor's order.
For Asthma Home Visits for Children, call: Pediatric Home Service at 651-642-1825.
Asthma Home Visits for Children Flyer (PDF)
Asthma Resources
American Lung Association
Index page includes in depth information including:
· Asthma in children, teens, and adults
· Asthma medicines and attacks
· Peak flow meters
· Home control of allergies and asthma, and much more
American Lung Association - Minnesota
Asthma Assistance Programs for Patients
Asthma: An Emerging Public Health Problem (PDF)
PowerPoint presentation on asthma basics with recent national, state, and Washington County data.
(Use Page Down/Page Up to navigate through slides.)
Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Asthma Basics
Environmental Protection Agency
Indoor Environmental Asthma Triggers
Metro Asthma Coalition
MAC is a volunteer coalition of medical professionals and laypeople, working locally and statewide and to promote asthma knowledge and improve outcomes.
· What is Asthma
· Asthma Resources
· Asthma Basics for School Nurses
· Regional coalitions
· Metro Area Asthma Events
Minnesota Department of Health
Information and Resources to Educate Yourself
· Asthma and the Environment
· Educational Materials and Fact Sheets
· School Health
· Newsletter
· Links
· Videos
Catching Our Breath! Asthma Coalition Washington County started in 2006 (brochure pdf). Partners in the coalition include representatives from Minnesota Asthma Coalition, Minnesota Lung Association, Pediatric Home Service, Minnesota Department of Health, Stillwater Medical Group, Smoke Free Washington County, Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment, South Washington County Schools, Minnesota Environmental Initiative's Project Green Fleet and parents. The goals of the coalition are to:
· Identify gaps in asthma management in Washington County.
· Use prevention strategies that address these gaps with local and state partners.
The coalition uses the Minnesota Department of Health's "Strategic Plan for Addressing Asthma in Minnesota" (pdf) as a guide in local prevention efforts. Interested community members who want to participate in Catching Our Breath! Asthma Coalition Washington County can call 651-430-6655.
A 30-minute online educational program created for coaches, referees and physical education teachers. Upon completing the program, the coach will receive a special clipboard detailing steps to take during an asthma attack, a certificate of completion, and a blooklet that expands on asthma information written with coaches in mind. The program is designed primarily for coaches working with young athletes, but it is appropriate for all age groups.
Minnesota Environmental Initiative's project to reduce diesel emissions on school buses and Washington County vehicles. Several school districts in Washington County participate in this initiative.
Contact Us
For information about asthma or Catching Our Breath! Asthma Coalition Washington County call 651-430-6655 or e-mail PHE@co.washington.mn.us.
