Current Projects

350 Capitol Street, Room 206 • Charleston, WV 25301-3715
Phone: (304) 558-0644 Fax: (304) 558-1553

Quick Facts

Quick Fact #11

The West Virginia Asthma Coalition (WVAC) is a group of volunteers from across the state who have an interest in helping reduce the burden of asthma in W.Va.; for information about joining the WVAC, click on the partners tab above and then the WVAC tab.

Mission

The mission of the West Virginia Asthma Education and Prevention Program is to develop, implement, and evaluate a statewide strategic asthma plan in the interest of reducing the health and economic consequences attributed to asthma in West Virginia.

WVAC Current and On-going Projects

The Asthma Friendly School Award

Developed by the Schools & Pediatrics Subcommittee 2008-2009

Is Your School Asthma Friendly?

If YES, nominate your school for The WVAC Asthma Friendly School Award!

Read the attached flyer to see what your school needs to qualify,
fill out the following application, and
fax it to the WVAC Manager, Megan Moore, at 304.342.6096.

Asthma Friendly School Award Signature Form

Is Your School Asthma Friendly Information Flier

Public Service Announcements to create awareness of Asthma and Smoking issues in West Virginia communities.

Developed by the Community Outreach & Education Subcommittee 2009-2010

Applications for grants of up to $500 were being accepted by the Community Outreach & Education Subcommittee Chair until June 2010 from 501-3-Cs who could receive funds to develop and implement an asthma education component along with an add campaign and/or public service announcement (psa) in their local community to bring awareness of the dangers of smoking and asthma. The subcommittee will present their results and findings on this project at the 9th Annual Asthma Retreat on August 12-13, 2010.