Who we are

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• Who we are
• How we help
• How you can help
• Want to learn more?

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• Who we are
• How we help
• How you can help
• Want to learn more?

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• Our mission
• Arm individuals affected by asthma with the
  knowledge and skills to improve health and
  quality of life. 

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• Educate
• Advocate
• Serve

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• 2008-2009 Organizational Corporate Members
• PLATINUM 
• St. Vincent Hospital
• Indiana State Department of Health Asthma Program
  
• GOLD
• Anthem Hoosier Healthwise/ Wellpoint 
• Clarian Health
• Merck
• Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc.
• Sisters of St. Francis Hospital
• SILVER
• MDwise
• Astrazeneca

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• STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS
• Local Hospitals
• Neighborhood clinics
• Health centers
• Marion County Health Department
• Indiana State Department of Health
• School corporations
• Marion County
• Surrounding counties
• Family Development Services, Inc. Head Start
• Managed Care Organizations
• Managed Health Services
• MDwise
• Anthem

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• Who we are
• How we help
• How you can help
• Want to learn more?

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• Committees focus on
• School education
• Professional education
• Community Outreach
• Fundraising and membership

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Asthma in Our Community

• Adults who had asthma at some point in their
  lives
• 13 U.S. population
• 12.7 of Indiana
• 13 Central Indiana
• Adults who currently report having asthma
• 8.5 U.S.
• 8.4 Indiana
• 7.7 Central Indiana
• Source Centers for Disease Control and
  Prevention. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
  System http//apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss-smart/index.
  asp

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Asthma in Our Community

• 2005 asthma statistics
• 8,302 hospitalizations statewide
• 24,320 emergency room visits statewide
• In the UWCI service area, Marion County had the
  highest emergency department visit rate (53.2
  per 10,000 residents)

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• Up to 100 free home visits a year for families
  affected by asthma.
• Maintenance Tools
• Spacers
• peak flow meters
• roach baits
• dust mite covers

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• Referrals
• Public Health Nurse
• Indoor Air Specialist
• Asthma Educator
• Social Worker
• Insurance Coverage Specialist
• Smoking Cessation Services

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• Serving the community
• Education programs targeting school
• staff, students and parents.
• Advocating for public policies that increase
  the quality of life of those affected by asthma.
• Partnering with community
• groups to increase public awareness of asthma.

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• Serving the community
• Environmental assessments and education at home
  and school.
• Screening and support services for all children
  enrolled in HeadStart Programs (Family
  Development Services, Inc.)
• Data and surveillance through the Epidemiology
  Dept. of Health and Hospital Corporation of
  Marion County

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• Who we are
• How we help
• How you can help
• Want to learn more?

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Volunteer Join a committee Provide a professional
service Staff a health fair Help raise
awareness Donate JOIN THE ASTHMA ALLIANCE
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• Who we are
• How we help
• How you can help
• Want to learn more?

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• Online www.asthmaindy.org
• Contact Robin Costley, CRT, AE-C 
• Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis
• 3838 N. Rural St.
• Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-221-2473 rcostley
  _at_hhcorp.org

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• Questions?