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Healthcare resources for patients with asthma
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Quality medical care for children with asthma |
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- Public Health Centers in King County
Public Health - Seattle & King County never turns anyone away regardless of ability to pay. Check individual Public Health Centers for clinic hours and call to schedule an appointment. Onsite Application Workers can help you enroll in free or low-cost health insurance.
- Community Health Centers
Comprehensive healthcare, including dental care, for individuals and families
- Medicaid and CHIP insurance
Many children in Washington can get free or low-cost health insurance. Many families qualify and don't even know it. In addition to medical care, this insurance covers dental, vision and mental health or substance abuse counseling. It's easy to apply!
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Reducing triggers in the home |
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These are programs that work with families to make their home or apartment a healthier place to live. Some programs are only available to families with low incomes.
- Making Homes Healthier for Families - Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Works with families to reduce asthma triggers and improve the health of those who have asthma.
- Master Home Environmentalist - American Lung Association of Washington
- Free home environmental assessments from trained volunteers
- Education about health risks associated with pollutants in the home
- Information on no-cost/low-cost ways to reduce home health risks
- No eligibility requirements
- Call 206-441-5100
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For children and teens: Learning about asthma |
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- Asthma Friendly Camps - American Lung Association
The American Lung Association of Washington's Asthma Camps are for children with asthma who are on prescribed daily medication. Each camp provides 24-hour medical supervision by physicians, nurses practitioners, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists.
- Asthma for Kids - Asthma Society of Canada
- The Asthma Wizard - National Jewish Medical and Research Center
- BAM! - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
BAM! was created to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive activities to support their health and science curriculums that are educational and fun.
- Breatherville, USA - The Allergy Network and Mothers of Asthmatics
- Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) - American Lung Association
Teaches young people about tobacco use and how to become advocates for tobacco-free communities.
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For parents and caregivers: Learning about asthma |
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