Breathing Counts

The Asthma Program - Breathing Counts is an empowerment model of community-based health education for persons living with asthma. In coordination with other agencies, Breathing Counts provides information, education, training and referrals pertinent to asthma management.

The objectives of Breathing Counts are to:

Develop competence in reducing asthma episodes and increase the capacity for self-care
Develop awareness for early identification of asthma symptoms
Increase community awareness of indoor and outdoor environmental triggers for asthma
Take a proactive approach to link children with asthma to health care providers
Take a proactive approach to strengthening the knowledge of adult asthmatics regarding asthma management

Asthma Day Camps

Asthma Camp - HERC offers free day camps for children 6-14 who are diagnosed with asthma and who have a desire to learn more about management of their condition and would like to enjoy regular childhood experiences.

The camp is designed to assist with educating children about how to improve their asthma management techniques. HERC provides day services for approximately 10 children.

A licensed professional teaches the children asthma management techniques and how to recognize triggers and symptoms.

Other courses are literacy, exercise, nutrition and building self-esteem.

Apply here for Asthma Camp or call the Asthma Department
at 401-6810

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