Project Concern is a comprehensive asthma management program that provides life-saving medications, equipment, education and support to children with asthma and allergies up until age 22, in lower income families not covered or fully covered by insurance or government programs.
ABC’s of Asthma and Allergy Educational Program is a program designed to educate the community, especially schools, students and parents on the proper management of asthma and allergies. Information provided through these programs helps in the identification of asthma and allergy signs, symptoms, triggers and effective management of asthma and other allergic diseases.
Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers© educates child care providers on how to care for children with asthma and allergies and provide a safe and healthy environment for children with these chronic diseases. This three hour course offers professional clock-hours to participants.
Food Allergy: Management for Schools is a course that provides information and resources for school personnel and child care providers on the effects of food allergy in their setting and on how to provide healthy and safe environments for their students with food allergies.
Additional Resources…
AAFA, St. Louis Chapter offers…
-A listing of area Board Certified Allergists
-Participation in community health/wellness fairs
-Speakers Bureau including local allergists and medical professionals
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Video-How to Use an AeroChamber for Asthma Relief
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Video- Asthma Education
No fee is charged for any service provided by the AAFA, St. Louis Chapter.
