Participate in Asthma Awareness Month!
Each May, thousands of organizations across the U.S. join together for Asthma Awareness Month (AAM) in an effort to increase public awareness about the nation’s asthma epidemic and to take action to get asthma under control in communities nationwide. Asthma affects almost 25 million people of all ages and races in the U.S.; however, public awareness of common asthma triggers and effective asthma management strategies remains limited. Scroll down to learn how you can promote your program's Asthma Awareness Month activities on AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org.
Browse AAM Events
Check out the Events Calendar and use the widget on the right hand side of the page to search for AAM events in your community!
Join the national effort in promoting Asthma Awareness. Put this widget on your Web page. Click here for the code!
Identify Partners in Your Community
Search the Community Program Profiles on AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org to find programs in your area to partner with and host events. Promote your events by posting them on the Events Calendar!
Find and Share Resources
Search the Resource Bank to inform your program’s work. The Resource Bank has everything from checklists and asthma action plans to education and outreach materials and community health worker tools.
To search for what you need, use the advanced search feature:
- Visit the Resource Bank.
- Click on the “show advanced search” button.
- Check the boxes under “Resource Category,” “Resource Type,” “Language,” “Literacy Level,” and “Target Audience” based on your resource needs.
- Click the “search” button at the bottom of the page.
- To start a new search, click the “start new search button.”
To share your program’s resources:
- Visit the Resource Bank.
- In the green box on the page, click the "add your resource" button.
- Complete the fields and upload your resource.
- Make sure to click the "save" button at the bottom of the page to add your resource.
- To add another resource, simply repeat steps 1-4 above.
Check out these Top Five Resources:
- Guide to Asthma Policy for Housing and Schools
American Lung Association - School Flag Program
EPA Asthma Team - Asthma Clinical Guidelines Flip Chart
AH! Asthma Health - Asthma Triggers Coloring Book
EPA Region 4 - Environmental Improvements for Children’s Asthma: The Impact on Symptom Burden and Return on Investment of a Home-Based Environmental Assessment and Modification Project
American Lung Association of Minnesota
Plan AAM Events
Download EPA’s Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit, which features new ideas for outreach and awareness activities, tips for working with the media, success stories and much more.
Add AAM Events
Publicize your community’s AAM Event on the AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org Events Calendar. Make sure to designate it as an "Asthma Awareness Month" event so others can easily recognize that your event is part of this national effort.
Have Multiple Events?
Add each event separately to maximize your marketing impact. You’ll also be able to track how many people RSVP for each event.
Read and Share AAM Stories
After your event takes place, let other AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org members know how it went by writing a blog post. This is a quick, easy way to share your successes with the community. You can even upload pictures from your events! Your stories can also help others in planning their own successful events.
View Popular Videos, Podcasts and Webinars
Check out the Multimedia page to view videos and podcasts, and the Webinars page to watch popular webinars on a variety of asthma management topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of joining AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org?
By joining AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org, you are becoming an important part of a growing network of communities in action leading the nation in delivering high quality asthma care. As a member, you will have access to interactive tools and resources that facilitate collaboration, problem solving, and knowledge sharing among community-based asthma programs. One of the greatest benefit of joining AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org are the opportunities you will have to interact with other members from diverse organizations and backgrounds, including government agencies, non-profits, health plans, providers, environmental organizations, non-profits, coalitions, schools and more – all who are striving to achieve a better quality of life for people who suffer from asthma.
I’m interested - How do I join AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org?
In order to have access to all of the Network resources and information, you need to register as a user. To do this, simply click on “Not a member? Join Now” in the top right-hand corner of the page to submit your information. Make sure to complete all of the required information. If your program is already a member of the Network you will have the option of selecting your program from a pre-populated list on the Registration page. If your program is not listed, you will be able to create a profile for your program.
How do I add my event to the AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org Events Calendar?
Thank you for your willingness to share your event with other AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org members! To add an event, simply click “add your event” on the Events page and fill out the name of your event, location and time. You must be logged in to do this. Then, other AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org members will have an opportunity to RSVP to your event as well as add it to their electronic calendars. Be sure to visit the Events Calendar page to view local, regional and national events.
What is the difference between the Discussion Forum and the Blog?
The Discussion Forum is a great way to interact with other community members in the Network by participating in open discussions in which you can post or answer questions. The Blog, on the other hand, gives you the freedom to write a summary on a topic of your choice -- tell other members about a success story, highlight an event, or describe a challenge you are facing. Both the Discussion Forum and the Blog are ways to engage the community in a greater asthma conversation!
How do I request a mentor, and what are the benefits of having one?
Having a mentor is a great way to develop an one-on-one relationship with another program, as well as receive guidance in challenging areas. To request a mentor, go to the Resources drop-down and select Request a Mentor. Insert your contact information and select the topics you would like to discuss with a mentor. You are encouraged to give background on what you do and the challenges you are having so that we can match you with the most appropriate mentor.
How do I make edits to something I’ve written?
On pages in which you can add content, you will see an ‘edit tab’ located at the top of the section. Click on this tab to add, revise, or delete your content.
I would like to share information for the Spotlight on the homepage. How can I make this happen?
Simply send an email to networksupport@asthmacommunitynetwork.org, telling us about the information you would like to see shared with the community. We will follow up with you!
Who can I contact for questions, comments, or other suggestions about AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org?
This is your Network – suggestions are always welcome! Please send any comments or suggestions to networksupport@asthmacommunitynetwork.org, and we look forward to hearing from you.