Asthma Day For Children

To echo Alina’s post, preventative health care and personal health management are by far the most effective ways to keep people out of emergency rooms and is a key component to our approach to health care here at St. Anthony Free Medical Clinic.

It’s important to instill a value in personal health care at a young age, particularly in the interest of chronic disease  management. Here at The Clinic  staff in our Chronic Disease Care Management Program see many children who suffer from asthma due to poor living conditions and environmental factors.

This summer, the Clinic will host an Asthma Day for these children to prepare them for a healthy new school year by providing them with the tools  to better understand and effectively manage their illness.  On August 4th, clinic staff will dedicate the day to teaching important asthma medication management, tips on identifying personal  environmental triggers, and action plans in case of asthmatic emergency. Our goal is to give kids the knowledge and medical support they need to confidently manage their health care for life — without trips to the emergency room.