Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition 

Working to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma.

 

PVAC is a coalition of health professionals and institutions, community groups and residents, public health organizations, municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, schools, day care, housing and environmental groups committed to improving  asthma and environmental conditions that affect health in Western Mass.  

Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com

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    • Pioneer Valley Resources
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  • Healthy Holyoke
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  • Asthma Facts & Awareness
    • What You Can to Avoid Asthma Triggers!
  • Teachers and Coaches
    • Trainings
    • Resources
  • School Nurses
    • School Nurse Asthma Champions
  • Older Adults
    • Presentations on Asthma Management for Older Adults
    • Asthma Home Visits for Older Adults
    • Grand Rounds - Asthma Management for Older Adults
  • PVAC Videos
    • Importance of PVAC
    • Managing Asthma
    • Living with Asthma - Personal Stories
    • Asthma in the Community
    • Asthma in Schools
    • Asthma and Air Pollution
    • Breathe Easies Asthma Education Campaign
    • Air Quality Testing
  • Breathing Easy School IAQ Resources
    • Making the Case
    • EMS/IAQ
    • IAQ and Ventilation Assessment
    • Moisture and Mold
    • IAQ Renovation
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    • Green Cleaning
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  • Asthma Resources
    • PVAC Resources
    • Asthma Curricula
    • Asthma Medication and Control
    • Children
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    • Daycare / Preschool
    • Smoking Cessation
  • Events
    • Asthma Management for Older Adults - Training for Home Visitors
    • Asthma Friendly School Event 2014
    • Asthma Awareness Day
    • May 2 Healthy Homes Training
  • Advocacy
    • Speak out on EPA Regulations
    • Idle-free Schools
    • Healthy Air
    • Tobacco Prevention
    • WMCHIA
    • Epinephrine Stocking in Schools
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Providers

Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition

  • Working Together to Improve Asthma Care -  Matt Sadof, MD (Powerpoint)
    • Covers asthma physiology, environmental triggers, asthma severity and control, and review of medications and delivery systems.
  • Developing an Effective Asthma Action Plan - Matt Sadof, MD (Powerpoint)
    • Covers how to develop, implement, and evaluate a written asthma management plan and how to identify local resources. 

 

Public Health - Seattle & King County

  • Tools and Documents for Health Care Professionals (Handouts)

 

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

  • Wee Wheezers (Program)
    • Health professionals use this program to teach parents of children (under age 7) to recognize, prevent and manage asthma symptoms.
    • Parents learn about resources for information about support and how to communicate with caretakers and physicians. 

 

National Association of School Nurses

  • Is the Asthma Plan Working? (Assessment Tool, 2009)
    • Tool for school nurses to assess whether asthma action plans are working. 
Allergy & Asthma Networks
  • The Doctor Is…Online: The Emerging Role of Telehealth
    • Information overview of new technology that support long-distance healthcare and patient education.
  • Telemedicine is as effective as in-person visits for patients with asthma (Annals, 2016)
  • Webside vs Bedside Manner: Telehealth for Allergies and Asthma
    • Allergy & Asthma Network Webinar with Dr. Tania Elliott

 

Additional Resources

PVAC Resources

Asthma Curricula

Healthy Homes

Asthma Medication and Control

Children

Teens

Parents

Teachers

Daycare/Preschool

Questions about Resources?

Information and links were accurate at the time of compilation. We update this list periodically; however, we may not be informed of changes on other websites. If you know of an organization or resource that you think we should know about, please let us know.

Don't hesitate to contact us with your questions or comments. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.

 

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Updated  2018 

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Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com