NATIONAL CAPITAL ASTHMA COALITION

With proper treatment, asthma attacks are preventable and
people with asthma can lead healthy and active lives.

Archive of NCAC Coalition Committees and Activities

Committees, meetings and special events brought together NCAC's members and partners to build collaborative relationships, share information, provide feedback, develop policies, and take action. Between meetings, NCAC's monthly e-newsletter kept members informed of trainings, special events, CDC asthma teleconferences, and other asthma-related activities, news, research, tools, and funding opportunities.

Full Coalition Meetings

On July 26, 2007, the National Capital Asthma Coalition (NCAC) and Rx4DC co-sponsored a luncheon and networking meeting of NCAC’s Full Coalition and the Rx4DC Partners at the Greater Washington Board of Trade SunTrust Conference Center to discuss "Current Issues Affecting DC’s Health Care Community." Altogether, 54 representatives from diverse organizations participated in this lively meeting. The meeting minutes are below.

Coalition Committees/Work Groups

Former NCAC Committees (click on each committee for more information):

Health Services and Quality Improvement Committee focused on improving the system of health care and the provision of services. 

Policy Committee focused on developing Asthma-friendly schools and child care settings informed by a comprehensive asthma management strategy.

Education Committee focused on educating and empowering children, youth, caregivers, professionals, and the community on best practices for managing asthma.

Environment Committee focused on the influence of the environment (indoors and outdoors) on asthma and strategies for alleviating exposure to environmental triggers that induce asthma symptoms. 

Data/Surveillance Committee focused on collecting, analyzing, mapping, and reporting statistical and demographic data and designing and implementing an electronic data-sharing system.

Asthma-Friendly Schools Work Group Minutes

Minutes 11/27/06 (Word, 87 KB)

Minutes 11/15/06 (Word, 102 KB)

National Capital Asthma Coalition

For more information, contact: Lisa A. Gilmore

Telephone:  (202) 415-1962 • E-Mail:  lgilmore@natcapasthma.org
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