The WV Asthma Education and Prevention Program (AEPP) is seeking to ensure that all of our state's asthma education and prevention organizations - from state government programs to non-profit organizations - are working together to educate about asthma in every community on prevention and early diagnosis,  proper treatment, medication and equipment availability, and improved quality of life.

AEPP works to increase coordination and cooperation between asthma related organizations and programs throughout the state. By joining forces, our goal is to increase access to asthma information and resources while promoting education and adherence to the guidelines set forth by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

AEPP was awarded funds by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through a five year cooperative agreement with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. AEPP is one of 36 states, tribes, and territories funded for asthma activities. With these funds, the AEPP funds the operation and facilitation of a statewide asthma coalition (WVAC) as well as other asthma initiatives.

How can I learn more about Asthma Education and Prevention efforts in West Virginia? 

• Contact the AEPP Program at (304) 558-0644 for more information.  
• Call (304) 558-0644 to sign up for the program's quarterly newsletter, The Asthma Quarterly Report,  which provides updates on coalition activities, details about statewide or regional asthma initiatives and information concerning the WV Asthma Coalition.  
• Join the West Virginia Asthma Coalition and attend the quarterly meetings to learn more about asthma education and prevention efforts occurring in West Virginia. Check the calendar of events (see "Asthma News" tab) for meeting dates, times, and location. 
• Look for the NEW* items listed on this site monthly to keep informed of new asthma trends! 

The West Virginia Asthma Education and Prevention Program, the West Virginia Asthma Coalition, and our partners are proud to release our State Asthma Plan for the next 5 years!

• Click here for A Strategic Plan for Addressing Asthma in West Virginia 2010-2014.   

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 ***Per National Asthma Treatment Guidelines it is recommended that every individual with asthma, regardless of age, should receive a FLU SHOT each year and also  receive an additional shot for the H1N1 FLU. Also, for those individuals with asthma who have a history of pneumonia and/or have multiple chronic health issues, they should consider getting a pneumonia vaccine. Discuss these options with your physician today!!! 

  

What's New with the AEPP???

NEW* Is your Asthma or COPD Medication being discontinued by the FDA? click here for more details on the inhalers that are being phased out and will no longer be available to be purchased.

NEW* The Coach's Asthma Clipboard - Asthma education for coaches and support staff for all age groups.  

NEW* Current Fact Sheets now available on Childhood, Women, and Seniors with Asthma, as well as, the Flu & Asthma in West Virginia! These items can be found under the "Statistics and Surveillance" tab Fact Sheets or just click here: Fact Sheets

Nominate your school today! The Asthma Friendly School Award 

 

Keep Up with the AEPP and the WVAC!! 

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Click on the following for more information about Asthma.

Asthma Updates - Learn about breakthroughs in asthma self-management, diagnosis, treatment, and more!!!

Events Calendar - check for events and schedules for AEPP and WVAC activities.

El Asma - Detailed Information on Asthma in Spanish 

Influenza Updates - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the seasonal influenza and the H1N1 influenza viruses.

 

AEPP Disclaimer 

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