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AAFA Adds Prestigious Healthcare Leaders to Board of Directors
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), America’s leading advocate for individuals living with asthma, food allergies and allergic disease, today announced the addition of ten influential healthcare leaders to their Board of Directors. New members bring to AAFA additional expertise in advocacy, public policy, the pharmaceutical and payer industries, modern communications and the use of healthcare data analytics.
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AAFA and ASL Celebrate the 2019 US-Ireland Research Innovation Award for the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program
During Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) came together to celebrate the 2019 US-Ireland Research Innovation Award. The two organizations recently received the award for the development of the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program.
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AAFA Named 2016 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to announce that it has been honored by GreatNonprofits as a Top-Rated Nonprofit for 2016. GreatNonprofits is the leading provider of stories and reviews about charities by the people closest to them - clients, volunteers, donors and others.
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AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program Celebrates 10 Successful Years
This spring allergy season marks the 10th anniversary of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. The 60 million Americans with asthma and allergies have learned to trust certified consumer products and services when they see the Certification Mark on a product label. Certified products and services have been tested against strict scientific standards and shown to be suitable for families with asthma o
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AAFA St. Louis’ RESCUE® Program Keeps Kids with Asthma in Class
What happens when a child has an asthma attack while at school? If they’re lucky, they have asthma rescue medication at school that they can use. Unfortunately, many students do not. For these unlucky students, an asthma attack often means making a trip to the hospital or going home. Why don’t all students who need it have this medication at school? Sometimes they do not have a prescription for it. Other times the problem is money: their parents cannot afford to buy the medicine. Getting a...
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AAFA Wants to Hear from You About Asthma Concerns
Your answers will help us gain a better understanding of asthma research and how it applies to your daily life. Your answers will also help us create a training program for people with asthma.
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AAFA Welcomes New Executive Directors to Two Chapters
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) welcomes two new Executive Directors this year. David Guydan has joined the AAFA New England Chapter , and Marjorie Moore has joined the AAFA St. Louis Chapter . Guydan brings both for-profit and nonprofit experience to his AAFA role. He started with a career in banking and finance, serving as a CEO in the industry for 10 years. More recently, he worked as a strategic planning consultant for multiple nonprofits. He also held a fellowship as...
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Elects Dr. Richard Murray as New Board Chair
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces the election of Dr. Richard K. Murray, MD, FACP, as the new board chair. Dr. Murray has served as a leader on AAFA’s board of directors since 2016.
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Congress Introduces Bill to Protect Students with Asthma
Congress is taking steps to improve how schools across the country manage asthma. The federal bill is called the School-Based Asthma Management Programs Act (HR 4662). The bill encourages states to improve asthma care in schools. Schools that adopt improved asthma management programs and policies would have a better chance of receiving federal grant money for asthma programs. Representatives Phil Roe (R-TN) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) are the sponsors of the bill. The bill calls for: stocking...
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Dr. Philip Norman: An AAFA Tribute to an Allergy Legend
If you’ve ever benefited from immunotherapy (allergy shots, SLIT or oral immunotherapy), you can thank Dr. Philip Sidney Norman. Dr. Norman put allergy research on the map. He is known as the “father of modern immunotherapy for allergic disease” and even coined the term “allergen immunotherapy.” As an allergist and researcher for more than 50 years, he published 237 research papers and more than 100 book chapters and reviews. And for many decades, he was an important part of AAFA.
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Grateful to Our Asthma and Allergy Community
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported our important work this past year. We are honored to provide people with asthma and allergies life-saving information and support. Together, we are improving lives every day.
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Join Us in Thanking Lynda Mitchell for Her Contributions to Patient-Centered Care
Today, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) honors Lynda Mitchell’s dedication and service to people with asthma and allergies. Her last day as Chief Operating Officer of AAFA will be on the first of August. Lynda will be pursuing other opportunities. “Lynda Mitchell’s groundbreaking formation of Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) in 1998 created a new benchmark in the patient-centered care movement. Her deep dedication and continuing commitment to families and patients, as well...
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Missouri Law Helps Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
Children with uncontrolled asthma in Missouri have a new option to stay healthier. The law that makes this possible will save the state thousands of dollars. We recently spoke with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter, which campaigned for the law, to find out more about it.
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Re: Grateful to Our Asthma and Allergy Community
Thank you AAFA and all who contribute. Asthma and allergies are confusing and scary diseases, and facing it alone or with those who are not educated, experienced, or familiar is even scarier. I have had so much love and support since joining the community forum and receiving information and resources through your organization. Thank you!
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Re: Grateful to Our Asthma and Allergy Community
And that you for being part of the community!
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Re: Join Us in Thanking Lynda Mitchell for Her Contributions to Patient-Centered Care
Just a comment Patient Centered Care (the term) is also used for socialized medicine. If you are unlucky enough to have managed care...that is what it is. Less access to doctors and medicines. Everyone in the 'clinic' knows all about you...they can discuss you. I'm a privacy nut I don't care for sharing of my medical info without my permission. Just know this term is used for more things than one.
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Re: Join Us in Thanking Lynda Mitchell for Her Contributions to Patient-Centered Care
Thank you for your comment. The IOM (Institute of Medicine) defines patient-centered care as: “Providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.” Thanks!
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Re: Join Us in Thanking Lynda Mitchell for Her Contributions to Patient-Centered Care
Thank you Lynda Mitchell! I developed food allergies at age 13 after a major intestinal surgery for ulcerative colitis. My son has had food allergies from at least age 3. I had difficulty handling my own food allergies when I was a teenager and then in college and had many ER visits as my reactions progressively got worse. So when my son had allergies, I found a lot of great information and printables online and love to show my son the pictures from events to show him that we are not alone...
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Re: Join Us in Thanking Lynda Mitchell for Her Contributions to Patient-Centered Care
Thank you @Shae! I really appreciate your comments and I'm glad KFA and AAFA have been of help to you and your family. I was and still am a firm believer in patient empowerment and being the best advocates for ourselves and our families with regard to our health care. Best wishes to you and thank you again! Lynda Linked In | Twitter
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Re: AAFA Welcomes New Executive Directors to Two Chapters
Welcome! Thanks for all the great work that you are doing!
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Re: AAFA St. Louis’ RESCUE® Program Keeps Kids with Asthma in Class
While Georgia didn't make the honor roll list, I was pleased to see that many of the items on the check list were things that my DD's school already does.
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AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is excited to announce Melanie Carver has been named Chief Mission Officer of the organization. As Chief Mission Officer, Carver will continue to lead AAFA’s programmatic work as a community-focused organization. Included in that community focus, she will oversee AAFA’s community outreach, marketing and communications, education, and asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program relations. She will also continue to help provide...
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
Very happy to see this exciting news. Congratulations Melanie and thank you for all you do...you're a rockstar!
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
You're quite welcome. Together we are better!
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
@Deborah Bartlett and @Shea , thank you so much! It's so important to have patient representation at every level of advocacy. We're in this together!
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
Congratulations! And thank you for advocating for us!
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
Thank you so much @Ksuzn ! I woke up this morning with an asthma flare. When I say we're in this together, it has special meaning to me. I am grateful for our community and for all the support shared here. 💙💙💙
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Re: AAFA Appoints Melanie Carver Chief Mission Officer
Congratulations, Melanie! Thank you for all you do! Much luck in your new capacity at AAFA and all that it entails! Iris1971💚💛💜
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Re: Health Care Disparities in the Asthma and Allergy Community (Videos and Resources)
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are both appropriate for adults over the age of 18 (Pfizer's can be given to teens/adults at 16 years old and up). Now, if you're coughing and choking because you have COVID, you should hold off on getting the vaccine until you feel better ( per the CDC ). If you are coughing and choking because you have an allergies (e.g., pollen, peanuts, pineapple, etc), you can still get the vaccine. That said, if you are allergic to any of the specific...
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Re: Health Care Disparities in the Asthma and Allergy Community (Videos and Resources)
Hi @californiamom ! Welcome to the community. We have a blog post with lots of information on the COVID-19 vaccines . The post includes and easy-to-use chart that explains who should get which vaccine, who should talk their doctor first, and who may want to wait. Have you signed up for your vaccine appointment yet? Thanks for the reminder to smile - I always appreciate a good smile. Lorene
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Health Care Disparities in the Asthma and Allergy Community (Videos and Resources)
The New England Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently hosted a webinar to examine health equity among Black Americans. Four experts joined the online discussion, titled “Speaker Series: Health Care Disparities in the Asthma and Allergy Community.” The panel looked at how these factors affect health equity: Social determinants of health Structural racism Implicit bias Asthma Disparities in America The burden of asthma in the U.S. falls disproportionately on...
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which vaccine do you suggest for a senior with breathing and coughing and choking issues? MODERNA, PFIZER OR JOHNSON AND JOHNSON? .....AND DON'T YOU FORGET TO SMILE TODAY. I KNOW I AM. On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 11:16 AM Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America < support@aafa.org> wrote:
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AAFA and Rabbit Air Team Up to Help At-Risk Children With Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Rabbit Air have teamed up to help children in San Diego, California, and St. Louis, Missouri, have better indoor air quality to improve asthma management. AAFA is currently working with Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. We are helping them grow and expand their severe asthma clinic by providing funding, education support, and building their community network. AAFA staff meet with members of the Rady Children’s severe asthma clinic...