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2008 Focus Report Released

The 2008 Pennsylvania Asthma Focus Report; Inpatient Hospitalizations with a Primary Discharge Diagnosis of Asthma describes the burden of asthma on the people of Pennsylvania for 2003-2006 and provides information state-wide and at health district and county levels (where appropriate) to assist public health programs and policy makers to design solutions to reduce asthma hospitalization rates, as well as the burden of asthma in Pennsylvania.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 January 2009 11:07
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Local Programs PDF Print E-mail

The Awareness/Education workgroup has began a list of all asthma programs within the state of Pennsylvania.  Click on your region below, or select from the menu to the left to find out more about what is happening in your area.  

Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 07:08
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Asthma Toolkit PDF Print E-mail
We are proud to be able to provide you with a free downloadable copy of the Pennsylvania Pediatric Asthma Toolkit! The Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma (PAAA) Coalition and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have developed the Pennsylvania Pediatric Asthma Toolkit. The goal in developing this toolkit is to improve asthma education resources among community-based organizations, primary care providers, and schools. This toolkit has been designed to provide you with tools and information to educate your communities, patients, and students about asthma.

This toolkit is now being distributed state-wide through the Pennsylvania Asthma Partnership, which is managed by the American Lung Association of Pennsylvania and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 September 2008 12:49
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Consumer Resources PDF Print E-mail

The Pennsylvania Asthma Partnership knows that by educating and giving consumers proper information and tools on asthma, they will be better equipped to handle living with asthma. 

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 October 2008 07:38
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Join! PDF Print E-mail

Joining the Pennsylvania Asthma Partnership is as easy as completing one quick form. Then you're automatically registered for PAP conferences, added to the membership email list and can choose any workgroups you would like to become involved in.

Last Updated on Monday, 12 May 2008 10:54
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The Pennsylvania Asthma Parthership is a collaboration between the 
				Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Lung Association.
				This collaboration is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health through 
				a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Link to the American Lung Association Website. Link to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Website.