Events
2019 Florida Asthma Coalition Summit
Asthma in Florida: Accelerating Evidence into Action
The 2019 Florida Asthma Coalition summit was held on February 22nd at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida. One hundred guests attended the event from all across Florida.Topics included evidence-based methods to improve asthma care such as: asthma assessment and monitoring, what health plans can do to improve care, medication adherence, assessing the home environment, and increasing asthma self-management education. On February 21st, Workgroups gathered to develop their operational plan for the coming year, outlining goals, objectives and strategies for their respective groups. We hope to see you at next year's summit!
Please see the presentations from the summit below:
Recommendations to Improve Asthma Outcomes Work Group Call to Action - Barbara Yawn, MD, MSc FAAFP, Thermo Fisher Scientific Asthma Task Force Chair
Age-Based Asthma Management - Patrick Maeng, MD, FAAP, Children’s Specialists of Florida
Exploring Barriers to Medication Adherence and Strategies for Improving Adherence for Asthma - Rich Segal, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Florida Asthma & Tobacco Cessation Learning & Action Network UnitedHealthcare Lessons Learned - Diana Valderrama, MPH, United Healthcare
Advance in Inhaler Technique: Changes in Devices, Authorized Generics and Advance in Technology for Monitoring Inhaler Adherence - Bruce Brown, MS, RRT, AE-C, Nemours Healthcare System
Healthier Homes for Children - Andres Izaguirre, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
School-Based Asthma Programs - Kristal Fuentes, American Lung Association, Kurt Goerke, American Lung Association & Annette Thomas, MPA, Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Breathe Well, Live Well: Adult Asthma Management Education - Kristal Fuentes, American Lung Association & Beth Ash, Thermo Fisher Scientific
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
2018 Florida Asthma Coalition Summit
Working Towards Health Equity in Asthma Outcomes in Florida
The Florida Asthma Coalition hosted 90 guests at the 2018 FAC Summit at Nemours Children's Hospital on February 9, 2018. Fifteen individuals shared their expertise, experiences, and best practices through plenary and breakout speaking sessions. On Thursday, February 8, 2018, 48 coalition members joined us for a pre-summit meeting where we discussed the strengths, gaps, and needs for our workgroups to continue their work to reduce the burden of asthma throughout Florida. We thoroughly enjoyed having you all and hope to see you again next year! Presentations provided during the 2018 FAC Summit can be found below.
Achieving Optimal Outcomes for the Asthmatic Patient - Gary Falcetano, PA-C, ThermoFisher Scientific
Severe Asthma in Children - Dr. Sreekala Prabhakaran, UF Health Pediatric Pulmonary Division
Nemours, Anytime, Anywhere - PJ Gorenc, Nemours Children's Hospital
Health Equity: The Foundation for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development - Dr. Debra Weiss - Randall, EdD, CHES
EPA's Tools for Schools Asthma Indoor Air Quality Program - Bruce Brown, Nemours Children's Hospital
New Treatment Options for Hi-Risk Asthma in Children - Dr. John Prpich, Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists
Asthma In Our Community - Dr. Tarig Ali-Dinar, Nemours Children's Hospital
Florida Asthma Program - Shalawa Triggs and Jamie Forrest, MS
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
