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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  • Healthy Homes
    • Pioneer Valley Resources
    • National Resources
  • Healthy Holyoke
  • Climate Change
  • Healthy Schools
  • 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
    • IAQ Testing
    • Radon
    • Hazardous Materials
    • Integrated Pest Management
    • Green Cleaning
    • General IAQ Management
  • Asthma Resources
    • PVAC Resources
    • Asthma Curricula
    • Asthma Medication and Control
    • Children
    • Teens
    • Parents
    • Providers
    • Teachers
    • 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
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • PVAC Steering Committee
    • Guiding Principles
    • Past PVAC Meetings
    • Terms of Use
    • Cookies and Privacy

PVAC Resources

PVAC Original Handouts

  • Healthy Homes Resources for Residents (PDF)(English/Spanish)

  • What is a Healthy home? (PDF)(English/Spanish)

  • Kids with Asthma Can (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Asthma and Sports (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Idle-free schools postcard (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Avoid Bleach flyer (PDF) (English/Spanish)
  • Rules of 2  (PDF) (English/Spanish)
  • Safe Cleaning for People with Asthma (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Caring for Your Inhaler & Spacer  (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Top Ten Actions to Control Asthma Triggers in Your Home (PDF)(English/Spanish)
  • Tips for a Healthy Classroom (PDF)
  • Kids Learn Better in a Clean & Healthy School - It's Everyone's Job!


PVAC Videos

  • How to use an INhaler

  • Como se usa un Inhalador

  • All PVAC Videos

Powerpoints Available through PVAC

  • Please contact PVAC at pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com.
    • Asthma Education for Parents Powerpoint
    • The ABC’s of Asthma Powerpoint
      • Done by the Boston Public Health Commission
    • Asthma Education for Kids Like You
    • Developing an effective asthma action plan - Matt Sadof, MD
      • Covers how to develop, implement, and evaluate a written asthma management plan and how to identify local resources. 
    • Working Together to Improve Asthma Care - Matt Sadof, MD
      • Covers asthma physiology, environmental triggers, asthma severity and control, and review of medications and delivery systems.
    • Asthma Education for Teachers/Staff


American Lung Association Resources and Educational Programs

  • Please contact pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com and we will forward the request to the local ALA office.
  • Educational Programs/Kits
    • Asthma Awareness Binder (Kit)
      • A variety of children’s asthma games, activities, and projects. 
    •  Open Airways for Schools (Program, 2008)
      • School-based asthma management program to teach children ages 8-11 asthma management skills. 
    • Kickin' Asthma (Program)
      • School-based asthma education curriculum for ages 11-16.  Available in English and Spanish.
    • A is for Asthma: Sesame Street Caregiver Guide (Kit) 
      • A kit for childcare providers, includes a VHS tape, caregivers guides in English and Spanish and posters.  Free of charge, limited supply.
  • Resources
    • The Lion Who Had Asthma (Book, 1992)
      • Can order more through Amazon ($6.99 each)
    • The ABCs of Asthma (Book, 1998) 
    • Arthur Goes to the Doctor (DVD

Additional Resources

Asthma Curricula

Healthy Homes

Asthma Medication and Control

Children

Teens

Parents

Providers

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

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com