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.
Activities
include:
The
School Based Project - targets children who have been diagnosed with asthma or who have
asthma-like symptoms.
School tours of theAsthma
Resource Centerare available by appointment.
The Asthma
Internship Program prepares interns to teach asthma curriculums
in the schools.
One-on-oneWorkshopsfor adult
asthmatics and parents or guardians of asthmatics. Available
by appointment.
The
Healthy Homes Project - arranges in-home visits by community health workers who identify
asthma triggers and suggest cleaning methods.
Presentations – HERC staff conduct informational presentations
at schools, health fairs, and community-based organizations regarding
asthma.
HERC
IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR AN ASTHMA ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
ASTHMATICS AND PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF ASTHMATIC CHILDREN
ARE
ESPECIALLY WELCOME.
Call HERC at (415) 401-6810 for more information or use
the Volunteer Opportunities button at left