October Newsletter

Join us for the Long Island LUNG FORCE Walk!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET
Eisenhower Park - East Meadow, NY

Walk with Us!

Join us and turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung cancer and lung disease.

It doesn't matter whether you stroll, saunter, or power-walk: all are welcome at the LUNG FORCE Walk. It's a celebratory atmosphere for all ages and abilities.

Learn More & Register

Webinars & Summits

Fast, Easy, New - Enhanced NYS Quitline Services for You and Your Patients

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location: Microsoft Teams

Join the New York State Quitline on October 16th for their live webinar discussing their relaunched website and enhanced services, including their redesigned free Patient Referral Program. CME credit is available.

To learn more or register, please visit: News Room - NY Smoke Free

CAPP's 17th Annual Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual Teams Webinar

Join the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Community Asthma Prevention Program (CAPP) this October for the 17th Annual Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit. The summit will include one keynote speaker and two plenary speakers presenting on a variety of topics related to asthma and health equity. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions to explore current asthma topics. Register by Friday, October 17th.

For any questions, please contact [email protected] or Cali Vaughn ([email protected]).

USAsthma Summit 2025 - Register Now!

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Location: The Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL or Virtual Livestream

The Allergy & Asthma Network and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology are hosting the 11th annual USAsthma Summit this November. The summit is a free event that provides a current look at the state of asthma and asthma care in the U.S. Join the event to learn more about key asthma issues, innovative ways to optimize asthma care, strategies to advance guidelines-based care, and best practices and lessons learned from local and national asthma programs.

For more information, please visit: Allergy & Asthma Network - USAsthma Summit

New Asthma Resources

Indoor Air Quality Training Resources for Healthcare Professionals

October is National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month!

This National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, the Lung Association urges healthcare professionals to play a vital role in protecting their patients from the health impacts of indoor air pollution (IAP). A nationwide survey found that while healthcare professionals believe they should assess patients for IAP exposure, most are not satisfied with their knowledge of the health effects. The American Lung Association has developed free tools to help healthcare professionals identify, screen and treat patients for IAP exposure:

IAQ Resource Hub - toolkits with resources to address common indoor air pollutants
Indoor Air Quality Action Plan - plan to help patients take action towards improving the air in their home
Invisible Risks: The Health Impacts of Indoor Air Quality - a free, one-hour online training designed to help healthcare professionals identify, screen and treat patients at-risk for health impacts of IAP. CMEs/CEUs are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists.

New Professional Spotlight

The American Lung Association has developed new Professional Spotlight courses designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to better support patients with asthma. The fourth course in this series, Beyond the Prescription: Improving Lung Health Outcomes for All, is now available!

This free, mini-byte course explores the impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on lung health and provides strategies to enhance care for individuals with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions who may experience barriers to achieving better health outcomes.

NYSCAI Social Media

We're excited to share that NYSCAI is now on Instagram and LinkedIn! Follow our accounts to:

Meet our team
Get helpful facts and tips about asthma
Discover new educational opportunities
Stay informed about upcoming events and community programs

Fight the Flu

While anyone can get the flu, individuals with asthma are at increased risk for flu complications. Flu infections can also trigger asthma attacks and worsen asthma symptoms. Getting a flu vaccine is the best form of protection. Schedule an appointment to help protect yourself and those around you this fall and winter virus season. Check out our Asthma, the Flu and You one-pager to learn more!

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