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
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Managing Asthma
- How do you use an inhaler?
Do you have a metered-dose inhaler, but you aren't sure how to properly use it? In this helpful clip, Donna Hawk explains the process step-by-step!
Donna Hawk is a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician at Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.
- How do you use an inhaler?
- What is important to know as a parent of a child with asthma?
Lynn, an IAQ expert, tells of her personal experience as the parent of a child with asthma as well as a professional.
Lynn Rose consults on environmental health and safety.
- What is important to know as a parent of a child with asthma?
- Why is pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalization important?
Michele Hart explains the benefits of having a follow-up appointment after an asthma-related hospital visit.
Michele Hart is a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician at Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.
- Why is pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalization important?
- Why is communication and understanding important for managing asthma?
Lisa Safron, RN, explains why parents, school nurses, and physicians working together can lead to improved care for students.
Lisa Safron is a School Nurse Asthma Champion in Northampton, MA.
- Why is communication and understanding important for managing asthma?
- Why should a person with asthma avoid cigarette smoking?
Asthma and smoking cigarettes don't mix!
Ann Ottalagana is the Health Promotion Manager at the American Lung Association of the Northeast.
- Why should a person with asthma avoid cigarette smoking?
- What is secondhand and thirdhand smoke?
You may have heard of secondhand smoke, but do you know about thirdhand smoke?
Ann Ottalagana is the Health Promotion Manager at the American Lung Association of the Northeast.
- What is secondhand and thirdhand smoke?
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States
ph: 413.794.7600
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