Breathing Counts
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 & referrals pertinent to asthma management
Goals of Breathing Counts:
- Reducing asthma episodes & increasing the capacity for self-care
- Developing awareness for early identification of asthma symptoms
- Increasing awareness in the community of indoor & outdoor environmental asthma triggers
- Using a proactive approach to link children with asthma to health care providers
- Strengthening the knowledge of adult asthmatics regarding asthma management
Asthma Day Camps
HERC offers free day camps for children 6-14 diagnosed with asthma & have a desire to learn more about managing their asthma and also want to enjoy being a kid.
- HERC provides day services for approximately 10 children
- A licensed professional teaches the children asthma management techniques & how to recognize triggers and symptoms
- Other courses are literacy, exercise, nutrition & building self-esteem