The Asthma Coalition of Idaho is getting word out throughout the State about Idaho's first Asthma Summit. Please send this information to anyone in your organization who might be interested in attending.

Don't miss Idaho's first Asthma Summit!
You should attend if you are a physician, health care professional, public health advocate, school administrator or nurse, tribal representative, state or local elected official, business or community leader, policy maker, child care provider, teacher, parent, guardian or other caregiver, or an individual with asthma.

Summit Goals
Join us for Idaho's first Asthma Summit to address the growing burden of asthma in the State. You will: 
*       Help develop a comprehensive State Plan for asthma prevention and control.
*       Learn best practice strategies for asthma prevention and control.

Nationally Recognized Speakers
Claude Lenfant, M.D.-Director, National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI) 
Kenneth Olden, PhD.-Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) 
Stephen Redd, M.D.-Chief, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
E. Ramona Trovato-Director, Office of Children's Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Educational Credits
CMEs are pending for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. CEUs are also pending. 

Summit Registration Information
Online registration will be available May 15. For more information about registration, contact:

  • Deb Meyer at 450 W. State St./5th Floor, Boise, ID 83702 
  • Toll Free 1-866-262-8640 
  • Fax 208-334-6664 
  • E-mail   meyerd1@idhw.state.id.us 
  • Web site www2.state.id.us/dhw/asthma/home.htm


Accommodations
For hotel reservations and discounted room rates, contact the Doubletree-Riverside in Boise at 208-343-1871.

For more information about the Summit, the Asthma Prevention and Control Project, or the Asthma Coalition of Idaho, contact:

  • Jean Woodward, Asthma Coordinator
  • Toll Free 1-800-491-1464
  • Fax 208-334-6581
  • E--mail  woodwarj@idhw.state.id.us
Summit Sponsors: Asthma Coalition of Idaho, Idaho Asthma Prevention and Control Project (APCP), the Idaho Division of Health--Department of Health and Welfare, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA). We appreciate your support and help in encouraging others to attend this important event.

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