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2002 1st Annual Report of Asthma Deaths in Michigan among 2-34 year olds
This is the 1st Annual Report of Asthma Deaths in Michigan among 2-34 year olds, a joint report of the Michigan State University Department of Medicine and the Michigan Department of Community Health Bureau of Epidemiology. Although the 32 deaths that occurred in 2002 are not a large number, the circumstances surrounding these deaths are dramatic. The deaths are particularly tragic because they are preventable.
For more information about the report, contact:
Michigan State University
Department of Medicine
117 West Fee Hall
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1315
(517)353-1846
Kenneth D. Rosenman, MD, Professor of Medicine
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Michigan Department of Community Health
Bureau of Epidemiology
3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517)335-9315
Sarah Lyon-Callo, MS, Epidemiologist
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Allergy and Asthma Network – Mothers of Asthmatics
Resources:
· Toll free hotline answered by trained staff to answer questions about asthma
· Monthly newsletter with membership to their organization
· Books, videos, and other materials on asthma for children and adults.
2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 800-878-4403 or 703-641-9595
Fax: 703-573-7794
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Allies Against Asthma
Allies Against Asthma is designed to improve efforts to control pediatric asthma. This national program provides support to community-based coalitions which are implementing comprehensive asthma management programs that include improved access to and quality of medical services, education, family and community support, and environmental and policy initiatives. The primary aims of the program are to reduce hospital admissions, emergency room visits, and missed school days; to enhance the quality of life of children with asthma; and to develop a sustainable strategy for asthma management in the community.
Center for Managing Chronic Disease
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
109 South Observatory Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Phone: 734-615-3312
Fax: 734-763-9115
E-mail: asthma@umich.edu
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Allies Against Asthma - Asthma Resource Bank
Resources:
· Provides support to community-based coalitions working on asthma programs
· Bank of tools and materials utilized in asthma programs
University of Michigan, School of Public Health
109 S. Observatory St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-615-3312
Fax: 734-763-7379
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Resources:
· Toll free number for physician referral and general information about asthma
· Fact sheets, lists of support groups, and other helpful organizations
· Brochures, booklets, videos, and other educational materials
611 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-272-6071 or 1-800-822-2762
Fax: 414-272-6070
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Pollen & Spore Counts-Midwest
Resources:
· Provides information on pollen counts
611 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-272-6071 or 1-800-822-2762
Fax: 414-272-6070
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American Association for Respiratory Care
Resources:
· The only professional society for respiratory therapists
· Helps respiratory therapists in hospitals and home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training grow and develop as respiratory care professionals.
11030 Ables Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: 972-243-2272
Fax: 972-484-2720, or 972-484-6010
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American College of Chest Physicians
Resources:
·International organization that specializes in various multidisciplinary areas of chest medicine.
·Provides physicians, researchers, and health-care practitioners with resources like continuing education courses and other products
Continuing education courses and products
·Publications, including CHEST—The Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal
·Consensus statements and clinical practice guidelines
·Representation in government public affairs
3300 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062-2348
Phone: 847-498-1400
Fax: 847-498-5460
1-800-343-2227 (products and registration)
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American Lung Association
Resources:
· Pamphlets and educational materials on asthma management, treatment, and equipment
· Fact sheets and patient information for adults and children
· Educational programs
1740 Broadway
NY, NY 10019
Phone: 212-315-8700
For the affiliate nearest you, call 1-800-LUNG USA
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American Lung Association of Michigan
Resources:
·Pamphlets and educational materials on asthma management, treatment, and equipment
·Fact sheets and patient information for adults and children
·Educational programs, environmental information
·LungNet, Michigan’s lung health advocacy network
25900 Greenfield, Ste. 401
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-784-2000 or 800-543-LUNG (5864)
Fax: 248-784-2008
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American Thoracic Society
· An independently incorporated, international, educational and scientific professional society that focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine.
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
Phone: 212-315-6440
Fax: 212-315-6455
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ASMANET - Asthma on the Net
Resources:
List of occupational asthma cases, for each case, you will find the jobs which may be concerned, the agents/products/substances which may be involved, the disease symptomes, a diagnostic methodology, and a list of key referenced papers with direct links with the "Medline" abstract if any.
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter
Resources:
·Public forums
·Work place educational programs
·Patient advocacy
·Asthma Camp
·Telephone referrals and information
17520 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 102
Southfield, MI 48076-1943
Phone: 248-557-8050
Fax: 248-557-8768
Toll free in Michigan: 888-444-0333
aafamich@aol.com
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
www.aafa.org
Resources:
· Click on Research and Costs - posted information on the trends in the costs of asthma in the United States between 1985 and 1994, including data at the state level.
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462)
Fax: 202-466-8940
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Body and Mind - BAM!
Aimed at youth ages 9 - 13, BaM! Body and Mind was created to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. The site also provides middle school health and science teachers with interactive activities that are educational and fun.
BaM! Body and Mind, is part of the HHS/CDC continuing effort to provide consumer-driven health information. The site is coordinated by CDC's Office of Communication and the Information Resource Management Office (IRMO).
BAM!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
MS C-04
Atlanta, GA 30333
bam@cdc.gov
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
The updated Asthma Surveillance Summary for the United States: Mannino D et al. Surveillance for Asthma --- United States, 1980--1999. MMWR Surveillance Summaries 51(SSO1):1-13. March 29, 2002
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Asthma
Resources:
· Information on air pollution and lung health
National Center for Environmental Health, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch
1600 Clifton Rd., NE MS E-17
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-2520
Fax: 404-693-2560
1-888-232-6789 (publications)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Spanish
Resources:
·Information on air pollution and lung health
National Center for Environmental Health, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch
1600 Clifton Rd., NE MS E-17
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-2520
Fax: 404-693-2560
1-888-232-6789 (publications)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Health Statistics
Resources:
National Center for Health Statistics has a number of sources of asthma data. A summary of this information is available in their latest e-factsheet: “New Asthma Estimates: Tracking Prevalence, Health Care, and Mortality.”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Health Statistics
Division of Data Services
6525 Belcrest Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782-2003
Phone: 301-458-4636
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Coalition for Healthy Air in Michigan's Public & Private Schools
The Coalition for Healthy Air in Michigan's Public and Private Schools (CHAMPPS) is a statewide coalition of public, private and non-profit organizations dedicated to working together to provide training, and resources for healthy indoor air in Michigan's schools.
For information, please call 1-800-678-LUNG or 517-484-1215, or send an e-mail to Elliot Levinsohn, the American Lung Association of Michigan's Air Quality Specialist, at elevinsohn@voyager.net.
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