Asthma Program

Johnson County Referral Program, School/After School program:

The Asthma program is implemented to lessen difficulties breathing for Johnson County residents by making breathing easy and ensuring that every breath matters.

Asthma Referral Program:

The Asthma Referral Program has been established to provide crucial support to individuals coping with asthma, ultimately reducing triggers and minimizing hospital visits.  To further enhance this program's reach, we are seeking to collaborate with schools to offer students the opportunity to access the Environmental Home Assessment Referral Form.  For a home visit to be scheduled, the individual or a legal guardian will need to complete the Environmental Home Assessment Referral Form.

The Asthma Referral Program is a critical step in our ongoing efforts to reduce asthma triggers and minimize hospital visits for those affected.  We envision a collaborative partnership with schools to provide students with the opportunity to access the Environmental Home Assessment Service Request Form.  By facilitating home visits through this referral process, we aim to equip families with the knowledge and resources to better manage asthma triggers. 

School/After School Program:

Open Airway Facilitator Program (OAS) within schools; This program is designed to assist students who experience asthma related challenges that lead to class absences and visits to the school nurse.  Through OAS, students can identify their asthma triggers, effectively manage their condition by utilizing their action plans, and regain the ability to participate in sports and group activities. 

In an effort to better improve health equity in Johnson County, we partnered with Improving Kids Environment to introduce Healthy Spaces Happy Children Program.  This initiative aims to help the safety of children aged 0 to 6 years old.  

The goal is to help childcare centers make their spaces asthma friendly and environmentally healthy.  This grant funded program begins when a childcare center signs up, then IKE will provide free technical assistance, supplies, and resources to help achieve the center's healthy space goals.  Once the goals are reached, the center earns additional supplies along with promotion as a Healthy Space.  For more information, contact asthma@hecweb.org.