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Hello Colleagues, The Indiana State Department of Health Asthma Program funding a grant, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for the period from September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011. The application for this grant was due by 4pm on Friday June 25, 2010. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kathryn Nicely. - For updates on grant information -To download an Excel version of the budget template. CLICK HERE TO VIEW RFP Kathryn Nicely, MHC Asthma Program Health EducatorC hronic Disease Prevention and Control Division Health and Human Services Commission Indiana State Department of Health 2 North Meridian Street, 6B Indianapolis, IN 46204 O: 317-233-7793 F: 317-233-7805 The mission of the Indiana State Department of Health’s Asthma Program is to reduce the burden of asthma in Indiana. |
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Freedom From Smoking Clinic |
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Freedom From Smoking Downtown Luncheon Clinic The American Lung Association in Indiana is hosting a Freedom From Smoking Clinic at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce offices in downtown Indianapolis. This is a pilot program, but we are really excited about this turning into a regular opportunity. Please feel free to forward this along to anyone you think may be interested in attending. The cost of the program is $125, which includes the participant workbook, 8 sessions of information, 8 lunches, and even coupons for discounts for nicotine replacement therapy medications. The clinic will be on Tuesdays, starting September 14th, and will run through late October (all dates are listed on the registration form). The deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 1st at 12 noon. Registration form. For more info, please contact Meghan McNulty at
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American Lung Association Golf Outing |
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Tom Ewald Memorial Golf Outing Join the American Lung Association in Indiana for the 4th annual Golf Classic in honor of Tom Ewald. The event will be held on Monday, August 16th at The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, Indiana. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 12:45 pm. Pricing includes greens fees, cart rental, beverages, snacks, lunch, dinner, auction, hole games, and a chance to hit a $5,000 hole-in-one. Voted one of the Top 10 Best New Private Courses, The Sagamore Club is a champion golf course designed by PGA legend Jack Nicklaus. This private club is open to the public through participation at our event. All proceeds benefit the American Lung Association in Indiana. For pricing or event information, please contact Liz Zuercher, Special Events Manager, at 317-819-1181 x 226 or
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Healthy Hoops- Volunteers neededMDwise is planning the next central Indiana Healthy Hoops event for Thursday, August 5th and is looking for volunteers interested in helping at the event. The event will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 5th at Conseco Fieldhouse. Different volunteer time slots are available. Please sign up at www.mdwise.org/forms/hhvolunteer. Feel free to forward this link to anyone you think would be interested in volunteering. For more information contact Morgan Younger at 317- 822-7363 or email
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The Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure (CEASE) CEASE is a program to help child healthcare clinicians adjust their office setting to address family tobacco use in a routine and effective manner. Visit their website for more information at http://www2.massgeneral.org/ceasetobacco/ |
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Allergies: A Leickly Story |
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Interactive Asthma Action Plan |
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If you’re a prescribing clinician who treats patients with asthma, check out the new interactive Asthma Action Plan (iAAP) online at www.Asthma-iAAP.com. The iAAP easily assists you in quickly utilizing the EPR-3 asthma guidelines when making asthma management decisions. Built-in algorithms help you determine your patient’s control level and guideline based treatment. Age appropriate medication choices are offered according to control levels in a user friendly selection format. The application provides a printed action plan in English or Spanish, a printed prescription, and information on environmental triggers in English or Spanish. |
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ISDH Asthma Fall / Winter 2009 Newsletter |
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Check out the latest Breathe In Breathe Out Newsletter from ISDH! To View the ISDH Asthma Program Newsletter CLICK HERE |
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