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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  • Asthma Facts & Awareness
    • What You Can to Avoid Asthma Triggers!
  • Teachers and Coaches
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  • School Nurses
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  • 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
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  • 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
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    • Tobacco Prevention
    • WMCHIA
    • Epinephrine Stocking in Schools
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Asthma in the Community


  • What is the impact that asthma has on the community?

    Asthma impacts our community. What tools can we use to address the problem?

    Matthew Sadof, MD, is the Chair of the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition and the Director of the Medical Home and Primary Care Asthma Intervention Programs.

  • Why is asthma education in the community important?

    PVAC member Michele Hart talks about the work the PVAC has done in the Springfield community to address asthma.

    Michele Hart is a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician at Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.

  • What is a common problem for elderly with asthma?

    What challenge do many seniors with asthma face? Watch the video to find out!

    Alex Martin is the Director of the Mayflower Senior Center in Springfield, MA.

PVAC VIDEOS

Importance of PVAC

Managing Asthma

Asthma and Air Pollution

Asthma in the Community

Asthma in Schools

LIVING WITH ASTHMA - PERSONAL STORIES


 

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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