West Virginia Asthma Education and Prevention Program

Quick Facts

Quick Fact #10

According to the 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health, 11% of West Virginia’s children under the age of 18, or approximately 43,000 individuals, have asthma.

Mission

The West Virginia Asthma Education and Prevention Program aspires to raise awareness of asthma as a priority health concern in the state and to reduce suffering, disability, death, and economic costs related to the disease.

Health News

The WV Asthma Education and Prevention Program (WVAEPP) 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 in every community on prevention and early diagnosis, proper treatment per national clinical guidelines, medication and equipment availability, and improved quality of life.

We are working to increase coordination and cooperation between asthma and other lung disease 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).

WVAEPP was awarded funds by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through a five year cooperative grant agreement with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR). WVAEPP is one of 36 states, tribes, and territories funded for asthma activities by the CDC. With these funds, the WVAEPP funds the operation and facilitation of a statewide asthma coalition (WVAC) as well as other asthma initiatives and interventions. WVAEPP is housed in the Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease at West Virginia Bureau for Public Health.

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

Contact the WVAEPP program by calling (304) 356-4193 and sign up for the program's quarterly newsletter and/or the Friends of the WVAC listerv which provides updates on coalition activities, details about statewide and regional asthma initiatives and educational opportunities.
Join the West Virginia Asthma Coalition (WVAC) Its FREE! Attend the coalition's quarterly meetings, annual retreat, webinars, and committee focused conference calls to participate in asthma education and prevention efforts occurring in the state and how you can play a roll in this initiative. Membership is open to the public. To find out more about the WVAC or to become a member click here. Check the event calendar (Asthma News) for meeting dates, times, location, and for asthma activities in your area.
Look for the NEW* items listed on this site to keep informed of new asthma trends!

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

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What's New with the WVAEPP?

Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Care Centers on Asthma: this specifically impacts the application for "Meaningful Use" for these centers and Quality of Care requirements - click here for more details on a PowerPoint.

Creating an Asthma Friendly School - Guidelines Implementation Panel recommendations and priority messages for schools

The GIP Report - A one page summary of what is most important focus of the National Guidelines on Asthma treatment.

WV's Asthma Education for Coaches, PE Teachers, support staff, and student athletes. See "Resources" tab or Click here for more information!

Are your Asthma or COPD Medications 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.

Statistical Fact Sheets 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. Click here: Fact Sheets

Nominate your school today!!! The Asthma Friendly School Award

How to Keep Up with the WVAEPP and the WVAC?

Fast Asthma Facts

Influenza Updates - The CDC's site on seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses. Also, view the West Virginia Immunization Program's website http://www.wvflu.org/ for more information.

Medication Assistance Programs - Many Pharmaceutical Companies offer deep discounts, coupons, and/or asthma and other lung disease medications for free for those who qualify. Look under our Links tab for more information.

FLU FAST FACTS: Per National Treatment Guidelines all individuals age 6 months and older should receive a flu shot every year. For more information concerning who should get a flu shot and why please go to Upcoming Events and Updates on this site.

Upcoming Events and Updates - Learn about new treatment, self-management, diagnosis, and more!!!

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

El Asma - Detailed Information on Asthma in Spanish

AEPP Disclaimer

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