Welcome to the home of the Asthma Coalition of Texas. We invite you to take a look around, make yourself at home and feel free to send us feedback on our new home. We look forward to hearing from you!
In 2006 in the state of Texas, the inpatient hospitalization charges associated with asthma totaled over $391 million. That is a staggering rate of over $12 per second. Most of these hospitalizations were preventable with proper asthma management.
Register NOW! 2008 Asthma Coalition of Texas Annual Meeting
Make your plans to join us at the 2008 Asthma Coalition of Texas Annual Meeting. The meeting will feature presentations on health disparities and asthma, health literacy, Patient Self-Management Strategies, Crafting your Legislative Message, Asthma and Indoor Air Quality, the Value of Certification as an asthma educator and the process for reimbursement, as well as the opportunity to network with your colleagues from across Texas. The meeting will take place September 12-13, 2008 in Dallas at the beautiful Double Tree Galleria. A room block has been set aside for meeting attendees. To use the group rate/government rate of $109, please use the room code ACT when making your reservation. To make a room reservation please call (972) 385-9000. This year's meeting has been approved for CEUs. I encourage you to register now at the link below:
Formation of Local Coalition Advisory Board:
The Asthma Coalition of Texas recently organized a local coalition
advisory board. Representatives from all the local asthma coalitions
have been asked to participate. The purpose of this board will be to
bridge communication gaps across, share best practices, and network.
WE WANT YOU!
The Asthma Coalition of Texas is forming Community Action Teams in
all the major metropolitan areas of Texas. If you are interested in
serving as a point of contact for your community email your contact
information to Kim Davis.
2008 World Asthma Day Rally
Click the link below to see the face of asthma at the Texas Capitol.
