Asthma Awareness Month Recap |
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During Asthma Awareness Month, our team participated in several community events, where we provided asthma education, self-management tools, and community resources to children and families across New York State. Thank you to all of our partners who welcomed us and helped spread awareness and education about proper asthma management. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and support communities across the state.
Additionally, if you missed any of our Asthma Awareness Month webinars, or if you’d like to rewatch a session, check out the recordings below: |
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Long Island Regional Partner Meeting |
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On May 22nd, our team held our second Long Island Regional Partner Meeting, bringing together more than 10 organizations to discuss updates to guidelines-based asthma care, share resources, and strengthen regional partnerships.
Thank you to NYU Langone for hosting and to Dr. Permaul for delivering an engaging presentation on biologics. Together, we’re advancing high-quality asthma care for children and families across New York State! |
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While school is out and summer fun is here, it’s important to stay on top of your asthma management. Seasonal triggers such as heat, humidity, air pollution, and smoke can all increase the risk of asthma symptoms. Follow these tips to help stay healthy this summer: Check local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when pollution levels are high Monitor daily temperatures before heading outside and avoid strenuous activities on hot or humid days Sit upwind of campfires and consider wearing a mask to limit smoke exposure Use your quick-relief inhaler before physical activities if you have exercise-induced asthma Pack your asthma medicines when traveling or heading to camp Follow your Asthma Action Plan
Visit our website for more educational resources and tips on asthma management: |
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Flipchart Training - Register Now!🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)
📍Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams |
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| Register for our flipchart training! Our team is hosting a FREE, virtual training on our newly designed “Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know” Flipchart. The training will provide participants with the knowledge and resources needed to utilize the Flipchart as an effective tool for delivering consistent, guidelines-based asthma self-management education to children with asthma and their caregivers. The training will be held on Tuesday, June 16th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Click below to register: |
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Lung Friendly Schools Needs Assessment |
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Free Flipchart Opportunity - Respond by June 30th!
The American Lung Association is gathering input from school administrators, school nurses, health staff, youth organizations, early childhood educators, and parents or caregivers to help better understand and support Lung Friendly School environments. Take the brief Lung Friendly Schools Needs Assessment to tell us about your school's current lung friendly practices, policies, and needs – and help us identify what resources and support would make the biggest difference in your school or organization.
Everyone who completes the survey will receive a free copy of the “Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know” Flipchart! ($100 value, while supplies last). Please submit all responses by June 30th, 2026.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]. |
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Throughout May and June, our team had the opportunity to connect with several state legislators and elected officials at community events to discuss the importance of expanding access to guidelines-based asthma care. |
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Asthma Awareness Month Proclamation |
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| In May, we were honored to receive a signed proclamation from New York City Mayor Mamdani proclaiming May as Asthma Awareness Month! We are grateful for this recognition and the continued efforts to raise awareness around asthma, a chronic condition that impacts approximately 1 in 12 children and 1.5 million adults across New York State. Together, we can continue to increase awareness and support access to consistent, high-quality asthma care for individuals and families throughout our communities. |
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On May 5th, our team attended the New York City Asthma Network’s second World Asthma Day event in the Bronx, joining 26 organizations in providing asthma education and resources to 100 community members. At the event, we were honored to meet with Dr. Alister Martin, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Health, to discuss the high burden of asthma in the Bronx and the need to expand access to guidelines-based asthma care. |
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Healthy Lifestyle Convention |
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| On May 15th, members of our team attended the Healthy Lifestyle Convention hosted by Senator Luis Sepúlveda, the Bronx Health Link and Commonpoint Bronx Center. During the event, we provided an Asthma Flipchart education session and shared asthma self-management resources with Bronx residents. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this wonderful event and connect with the community! |
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Bronx Community Health Event |
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On June 6th, our team attended the Bronxwood International Church of God’s Annual Community Health Event, where we provided asthma education and resources to more than 30 Bronx residents. We were honored to connect with Senator Jamaal T. Bailey and Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson to discuss the importance of asthma education and expanding access to quality asthma care in the Bronx. |
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Interested in connecting with a member of our team? Please complete the contact form below. |
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