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West Virginia Childrens’ Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP) – Helping working families provide health insurance for their children – NEW GUIDELINES for 2011-2012

West Virginia University Childrens Hospital

West Virginia School Based Health Assembly

Environmental and Air Quality

Air Quality Report – check the air quality in your neighborhood

Asthma and Allergy Friendly Products – certification program to empower consumers to make an informed purchase decision when choosing allergen-avoidance products.

Burn Wise – US Environmental Protection Agency program that emphasizes the importance of burning the right wood, the right way, in the right wood-burning appliance to protect your home, health, and the air we breathe.

Certified Air Cleaners – approved by the California EPA

EPA Region 3 – Mid-Atlantic Region includes West Virginia

Freedom From Smoking – adult smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association

Green Seal – A listing of Certified Products and Services specifically on environmental certification standards

Health Education Council – promoting healthy communities

Healthy Homes Program – a program to help make homes “healthier” and “safer” for all especially children.

Pollen Count by the weather channel – includes tree and grass allergens

Make a LEaP – Lowering Emissions and Particulates – WV Vehicle Idling Facts

National Center for Healthy Housing

National Environmental Education Foundation – Guidelines for Healthcare Providers

National Institue of Environmental Health Sciences – a part of the National Institute of Health

Not on Tobacco (N.O.T) – A West Virginia created program to Reduce Teen Smoking in Your Community. This program is for teens who want to quit smoking! Contact the American Lung Association for more information.

Smoke Free Initiative of West Virginia

It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air – U.S. Department of Transportation

Wood Stoves – Proper Installation, Operation and Maintenance

World Health Organization – Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality

WV-DEP Air Quality Index – Check the local air quality in West Virginia

Medications and Medication Assistance Programs

Access2Wellness

Boehringer-Ingleheim Patient Assistance Program

GSK For You – GlaxoSmithKline Prescription Assistance Program

Merck Helps – Patient Assistance Program

NeedyMeds

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)

Patient Services, Inc.

Pfizer Helpful Answers

RX Assist – AstraZeneca Prescription Assistance

Togetherrxaccess – a prescription drug saving plan

Xopenex.com – prescription assistance from Sepracor

$9 Quick-Relief Inhaler – ReliOn Ventolin inhaler – This quick-relief inhaler is now available at Walmart, Sam’s Club, and other pharmacies nationwide. This inhaler only has 60 puffs as compared to the standard 200 puffs for other name brand inhalers. If you only use a quick relief inhaler only as needed, this may be a good option. This product requires a prescription.

Health Professionals

American Association for Respiratory Care

American College of Chest Physicians

American Thoracic Society

Association of Asthma Educators

Asthma Education for the Healthcare Provider – Continuing Education Units available for respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians

DRIVE4COPD – is a multi-year public health initiative that aims to help people identify symptoms of COPD and take action. (Some adults who have been diagnosed with COPD may also have un-diagnosed Asthma; if you have questions – discuss them with your physician or specialist).

Health Literacy Training for Health Professionals: Free Continuing Education Limited health literacy affects nine out of ten adults and impacts their capacity to fully manage their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a FREE, online training program: Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals.

National Asthma Educator Certification Board – learn more about becoming a Certified Asthma Educator

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) – ASTHMA – National Guidelines for the Treatment of Asthma

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute – COPD Learn More Breathe Better

National Lung Health Education Program

National Respiratory Training Center – USA

Physician Asthma Care Education – NHLBI

West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care

West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care

Kids & Teens

Asthma Awareness: Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom – National Institutes of Health (NHLBI)

Asthma Explorers Club – a place for kids to learn about their asthma

Camp Catch Your Breath – summer camp that provides a fun and educational experience for children with asthma in WV

BAM Body and Mind

Health-e-kids Center for Children’s Health and the Environment (MACCHE) at the Children’s National Medical Center.

KidsHealth – a website for children’s health and development – includes games, questions from kids for kids, information and education for teens and parents!

National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids

Precious Breathers – (Pediatric Respiratory Excellence Criteria and Initiative for Outreach: US) is the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics’ special program to help you identify respiratory problems in children under 5.

Quest for the Code – interactive program for kids and their parents to learn about asthma

Coaches, Teachers and School Staff

takeACTION! Addressing Asthma & Diabetes in WV Schools – asthma and diabetes education for school personnel in wv available online and via CD-ROM. CE’s available.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

EPA Healthy Schools Environments

EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools

EPA Safe Chemical Management in Schools – an educational video for school personnel

National Athletic Trainers’ Organization

Winning with Asthma – The Coach’s Asthma Clipboard Program: for coach’s to learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete’s ability, and how the coach can help the athletes manage their symptoms while playing their very best!