activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 7
- Member Services and EngagementOffers dues-paying members discounted access to the Annual Asthma and Allergy Clinical Conference, shares updates on current asthma and allergy-related information and legislation, and provides opportunities to participate in committees like the Conference Committee and the School Inhaler Program Stakeholder group.
- Patient and Family Support Resources Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramProvides downloadable educational resources for patients and families, including guides, a community resource directory, and kid-friendly asthma fast facts.
- Program Outreach and Communication Materials Life Skills and Parenting EducationProvides schools and families with template letters in English and Spanish for parent/guardian notification and program introduction, and distributes informational brochures to school administrators, staff, parents, and community partners that outline program impact and implementation steps.
- Public Education on Asthma Management Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramProvides downloadable resources for patients and families, including guides, a community resource directory, and fast facts for kids, to support asthma management.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramOperates the "Stock Inhaler for Schools Program" across Arizona, providing schools with emergency albuterol sulfate inhalers and valved-holding chambers (spacers) at no cost. The program aims to decrease school absenteeism and has enrolled 836 schools for the 2024-2025 school year, recording over 2,100 stock inhaler events.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramOperates the "Stock Inhaler for Schools Program" across Arizona, providing schools with emergency albuterol sulfate inhalers and valved-holding chambers (spacers) at no cost. The program aims to decrease school absenteeism and has enrolled 836 schools for the 2024-2025 school year, recording 2,177 stock inhaler events.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Implementation and Supply Distribution Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramProvides Arizona K-12 schools with emergency albuterol sulfate inhalers (200-dose or 60-dose) and 10 disposable valved-holding chambers (spacers) through the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program. As of the 2024-2025 school year, enrolled 836 schools across Arizona, including 611 outside Pima County and 225 in Pima County.
advocacy · 3
- Public Advocacy for Smoke-Free EnvironmentsEducated the public about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
- Public Education and Resources Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramEducates the public on asthma-related topics, including past campaigns like the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, and provides downloadable resources for patients and families, such as guides, a community resource directory, and fast facts for kids.
- Public Education on Tobacco PolicyConducts public education initiatives about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act to increase awareness and compliance.
capacity building · 4
- Member Engagement and Professional DevelopmentOffers dues-paying members discounted access to the Annual Asthma and Allergy Clinical Conference, opportunities to join committees (e.g., Conference Committee, School Inhaler Program Stakeholder group), and updates on asthma and allergy-related legislation and information.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Capacity Building Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramProvides resources and training to schools for implementing the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program, including a downloadable toolkit, web-based training curriculum, implementation training (webinars, slide decks), and informational brochures and template letters for parents/guardians.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Implementation Support Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramProvides resources and training to schools for implementing the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program, including downloadable toolkits, web-based training curricula, informational brochures, and template letters for parent/guardian communication.
- Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Training and Technical Resources Stock Inhaler for Schools ProgramOffers web-based training curricula, implementation training (including webinars and slide decks), and a downloadable 2024-25 Stock Inhaler for Schools Program Toolkit to support school participation, developed in compliance with Arizona HB 2208 and in collaboration with a stakeholder coalition.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Addressing Environmental Risk Factors for Asthma environmental_advocacyThe organization tackles asthma by controlling environmental risk factors such as second-hand smoke, allergen exposure, air pollution, and poor housing conditions, and advocates for policies that safeguard public health from these environmental threats.
- Addressing environmental risk factors for asthma environmental_advocacyThe organization works to control environmental risk factors beyond medication, such as second-hand smoke, allergen exposure, air pollution, and poor housing conditions, to prevent asthma complications and improve public health.
- Advocating for Increased Healthcare Access policy_advocacyThe organization supports policies that expand access to healthcare for individuals with asthma and the general population, recognizing that improved access is crucial for effective asthma management and overall public health.
- Advocating for policies that increase healthcare access policy_advocacyThe organization supports policies that increase access to healthcare for people with asthma and the general population, recognizing that improved access is crucial for effective asthma management and overall public health.
- Comprehensive asthma management through education and environmental control patient_education, environmental_advocacyThe coalition addresses asthma through a multi-faceted approach that includes patient and caregiver education on trigger identification, adherence to treatment plans, self-care, and reducing environmental risk factors such as second-hand smoke, allergens, and poor housing conditions.
- Educating patients and caregivers for improved asthma self-management patient educationThe organization educates patients and caregivers on identifying and avoiding asthma triggers, adhering to treatment protocols, and practicing self-care to prevent asthma attacks and improve compliance, thereby reducing complications and emergency visits.
- Engaging Members in Governance and Program Development member_engagement_through_committeesThe organization fosters member engagement by involving them in governance and program development through committee participation, leveraging their expertise and commitment to shape the organization's direction and initiatives.
- Engaging members in governance and program development member_engagement_through_committeesThe organization engages its members through committee participation to foster shared governance and ensure that program development is informed by diverse perspectives and expertise within the community.
- Improving Asthma Management through Education and ComplianceThe organization addresses asthma complications, emergency visits, and hospitalizations by focusing on proper asthma management, educating patients and caregivers on identifying and avoiding triggers, and improving knowledge and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Improving school-based access to life-saving asthma medication school-based health accessThe organization implements a Stock Inhaler for Schools Program, which includes providing quick-relief medication, establishing protocols for its use, and training school staff, to ensure students have immediate access to life-saving medication during respiratory emergencies at school.
- Increasing Access to Emergency Asthma Medication in Schools school-based health accessThe organization implements a "Stock Inhaler for Schools Program" to ensure students have immediate access to life-saving albuterol inhalers, advocating for their accessible placement and use for both known and unknown asthma cases, and providing schools with the necessary tools and training for implementation.
- Patient empowerment through asthma control messaging patient_empowermentThe coalition promotes the belief that asthma is a controllable condition, empowering patients and caregivers to actively manage the disease and reduce fear and disability associated with asthma.
- Policy and environmental advocacy for asthma prevention environmental_advocacy, policy_advocacyThe coalition advocates for public policies that improve air quality, reduce environmental asthma triggers, and expand healthcare access, with a focus on protecting children and advancing systemic changes through environmental and health policy reform.
- Promoting Adherence to National Asthma Guidelines guideline_promotionThe organization encourages the use of established national guidelines for asthma diagnosis and treatment to ensure consistent, evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes.
- Promoting evidence-based asthma management guidelines guideline_promotionThe organization encourages the use of National Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma to ensure that diagnosis and treatment of asthma are based on the most current and effective medical practices, thereby improving patient outcomes.
- Promotion of clinical guidelines for asthma care guideline_promotionThe Arizona Asthma Coalition promotes the adoption of national clinical guidelines for asthma diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that healthcare providers follow evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes.
- Protocol-driven emergency response for asthma attacks protocol-driven interventionThe coalition emphasizes strict adherence to standardized protocols and action plans for administering stock albuterol, ensuring consistent, safe, and effective emergency care in schools.
- School-based access to emergency asthma medication school-based_health_accessBy implementing the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program, the coalition ensures rapid access to albuterol during respiratory emergencies, particularly for students with known or unknown asthma, through trained staff and accessible medication storage.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Stock Inhaler for Schools Program
Provides Arizona schools with albuterol inhalers and valved-holding chambers (spacers) to treat asthma emergencies; includes mandatory training for school staff and requires program registration and standing medical orders.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- AAAAI Partner — Links to the "Just for Kids" section of the AAAAI website as a resource.
- AZ Children's Environmental Health Program Partner — Provides a link to the AZ Children's Environmental Health Program as a resource.
- Allergy & Asthma Associates of Tucson, P.C. Partner — Board member Amy Wagelie-Steffen is the Medical Director and President of Allergy & Asthma Associates of Tucson, P.C.
- Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associated Ltd. Partner — Board member Jean A. Nelson is affiliated with Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associated Ltd.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Worked together to educate the public about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
- American Heart Association Partner — Worked together to educate the public about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
- American Lung Association Partner — Worked together to educate the public about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
- Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Partner — Worked together to educate the public about the Smoke-Free Arizona Act.
- Banner University Medical Center Funder — Funded the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program from 2017-2023.
- Creighton University School of Medicine Partner — Board member Lilia Parra-Roide is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Creighton University School of Medicine.
- Dignity Health Medical Group Partner — Board member Lilia Parra-Roide is affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Group.
- Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine Partner — Obtains new signed standing medical orders for schools outside of Pima County from Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
- Dr. Theresa Cullen Partner — Obtains new signed standing medical orders for schools in Pima County from Dr. Theresa Cullen at the Pima County Health Department.
- El Rio Health Center Partner — Board members Andrew Arthur and Trini Enriquez are affiliated with El Rio Health Center.
- Indian Health Service Partner — Stakeholder and active member of the Coalition.
- Marana Unified School District Partner — Board member Nicole Pargas is the Director of Health Services for Marana Unified School District.
- Maricopa County Department of Public Health Partner — Services schools in counties outside of Pima for the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program and collects data on stock inhaler events.
- Maricopa County Department of Public Health Partner — Works with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health for schools located outside of Pima County to obtain standing medical orders from Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine and manage program support.
- Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Funder — Funded the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program from 2023-2025 and awarded a grant to the University of Arizona, in partnership with the Arizona Asthma Coalition, to support and expand the program for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
- National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) Partner — Promotes guidelines developed by NAEPP.
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Partner — Promotes guidelines based on recommendations from the NHLBI and notes NHLBI coordinates the NAEPP.
- National Institutes of Health Partner — Promotes guidelines based on recommendations from the National Institutes of Health.
- PV Health Solutions Partner — Board member Pat VanMaanen is affiliated with PV Health Solutions.
- Pima County Health Department Partner — Collects data on stock inhaler events in Pima County.
- Pima County Health Department Partner — Works with the Pima County Health Department for schools located within Pima County to obtain standing medical orders from Dr. Theresa Cullen and manage program support.
- St. Joseph’s Hospital Partner — Board member Lilia Parra-Roide is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital.
- Thayer Medical Corporation Partner — Part of the stakeholder coalition that developed the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program and provides Thayer LiteAire® valved-holding chambers.
- The University of Arizona Partner — Executive Director Lisa Rascon is the Associate Director of the Pediatric Pulmonary Center at The University of Arizona.
- University of Arizona Partner — Awarded a grant from Mercy C.A.R.E.S. in partnership with the Arizona Asthma Coalition to support and expand the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program.
- University of Arizona Partner — Provides an email contact for the Stock Inhaler for Schools Program through the University of Arizona.
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