The Asthma Alliance of North Carolina is a statewide partnership of local and state government agencies, academic institutions, local asthma coalitions, non-profits and private industry working collaboratively to address asthma.
The Asthma Alliance’s mission is to reduce asthma morbidity and mortality for all people in North Carolina through a comprehensive public health approach.
The Asthma Alliance was born out of another statewide asthma initiative – the North Carolina Childhood Asthma Management Task Force. In 1998, the state health director convened the Task Force in response to the rising number of children with asthma symptoms. Its charge was to assess pediatric asthma and recommend ways to more effectively address this disease from both state and local levels. The resulting Task Force report has been the foundation for building a comprehensive, cohesive system of care for children and adults with asthma. Read more… (PDF, 230 kb)
On April 17, 2008, the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina held the 7th annual North Carolina Asthma Summit.
The 2008 Asthma Summit featured the recently released Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR3), along with interpretation and related application. The Summit provided an excellent opportunity for asthma champions throughout North Carolina to showcase success stories and share strategies for dealing with asthma in our communities. Participants had a chance to interact with supportive leaders within our state and other advocates who have made a significant impact on individuals with asthma. The breakout sessions offered practical asthma related information, resources, and a view of exciting new projects.
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9:00-9:15: Welcome from the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina |
- Karin Yeatts, PhD
- Research Assistant Professor, Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology, Epidemiology Department
- UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Co-chair, Asthma Alliance of North Carolina
- Lisa Johnson, RRT, RCP, BAS
- Coordinator, Pediatric Asthma Services
- Pitt County Memorial Hospital
- Co-chair, Asthma Alliance of North Carolina
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9:15-9:45: Message from the NC Division of Public Health |
- Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH
- Chief, Chronic Disease and Injury Section
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Division of Public Health
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9:45-10:15: Asthma Throughout the Years |
- Thomas Irons, MD
- Professor of Pediatrics
- East Carolina University
- Brody School of Medicine
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10:15-10:25: Asthma Champion Award Presentation |
Asthma Summit Planning Committee |
10:25-10:45: Break/Exhibits |
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10:45-11:45: Keynote Address - Asthma Guidelines: Interpretation and Beyond |
- Stuart Stoloff, MD - View Bio (PDF, 115 KB)
- Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine
- University of Nevada School of Medicine
- Expert Panel 3 Member – "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma"
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11:45-12:00: School Asthma Action Planning Update |
AANC Action Planning Committee |
12:00-1:15: Lunch and Speaker |
- Kendal McDevitt
- Coordinator, Appalachian State University
- Off-Campus Community Relations
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1:15-2:15: Breakout Session 1 |
- Neasha Bryant Graves, MPA
- Environmental Health Educator
- UNC Institute for the Environment
- Environmental Resource Program
- The American Lung Association's Open Airways Program
- Miriam McLaughlin
- Master Trainer, Asthma Program Manager
- American Lung Association of North Carolina
- Lisa Johnson, RRT, RCP, BAS
- Coordinator, Pediatric Asthma Services
- Pitt County Memorial Hospital
- Co-chair, Asthma Alliance of North Carolina
- Pam Ellwood, FNP-C, CPNP, AE-C
- Co-chair, Cleveland County Asthma Coalition
- Laura Gerald, MD, MPH
- Senior Medical Consultant
- Community Care of North Carolina
- Dennis Williams, PharmD, BCPS, AE-C
- Clinical Specialist, Pulmonary Medicine
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Associate Professor, Division of Pharmacotherapy and
- Experimental Therapeutics
- University of North Carolina
- Debra Yarbrough, RS
- Environmental Health Program Specialist
- Children’s Environmental Health Section
- Craven County Health Department
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2:15-2:30: Storyboards and Exhibits |
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2:30-3:30: Breakout Session 2 |
- Winston Liao, MPH
- Epidemiologist, North Carolina Asthma Program
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Division of Public Health
- Integrated Pest Management - Protecting Kids from Pesticide Exposure
- Billie Karel
- Program Coordinator
- Toxic Free NC
- Donna Dayer, RRT, RCP, AE-C
- Tobacco Cessation Specialist
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Division of Public Health
- Facilitator: Caroline Chappell, MPA
- Supervisor, North Carolina Asthma Program
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Division of Public Health
- Including Asthma Education in Your Early Childhood Initiatives
- Sharon Ware, RN, EdD
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Children and Youth Branch
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Division of Public Health
- Lisa Johnson, RRT, RCP, BAS
- Coordinator, Pediatric Asthma Services
- Pitt County Memorial Hospital
- Co-chair, Asthma Alliance of North Carolina
- Pam Ellwood, FNP-C, CPNP, AE-C
- Co-chair, Cleveland County Asthma Coalition
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