News & Events

SAVE the DATE: URMC Asthma Update 2011- 11/10/2011
Save the Date for the URMC 2011 Asthma Update (previously the Mary Parkes Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Center''s Annual Update), rescheduled from 4... Read More >>>

Helt Adult Smokers Quit: Become a Freedom from Smoking Facilitator or Trainer
The American Lung Association in NY will be sponsoring a Freedom From Smoking training on 6/9/11 & 6/10/11 at Upstate''s Health Link Center in Eas... Read More >>>

May is National Asthma Awareness Month!
Free Asthma Screening The Allergy Asthma Immunology of Rochester (AAIR) group is hosting a Free Asthma Screening in partnership with TEVA Respiratory... Read More >>>

St Michael School/ Lyons Central: Community Health Fair 4/2/11
All are invited to attend the St. Micheal School & Lyons Central Schools Community Health Fair on April 2nd, 2011; 9am-1pm. The 2 schools wil... Read More >>>

Asthma Control Tests: Child & Adult pdf
The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a validated survey for assessment of Asthma Control. It is referenced in the NHLBI NAEPP ERP-3 2007 Asthma Clinical G... Read More >>>

Bill Peterson's Shining Example 2010 Awardee: Debbie Hughes
Congratulations were made at the American Lung Association''s presentation of the 2010 Bill Peterson Shining Example Awards reception today to Debbie ... Read More >>>

RCAN 10th Anniversary Celebration Rescheduled: Save the Date for 12/16/10
Our 10th Anniversary Celebration meeting has been rescheduled from this Thursday 11/18/10 to Thursday, December 16th, 2010 from 5:30-7pm. the location... Read More >>>

NYS DOH Asthma Webinar #4 & 5 this week!
You are invited to join the NYS DOH for the 4th & 5th editions of the NYS Regional Asthma Coalitions 2nd Annual Webinar Series, 2010: The Capstone... Read More >>>

Thank you! Mario's Asthma Education Event 10/27/10
Many Thanks for all that attended last night's Asthma Education evening at Mario's. Thank you also to Merck for underwritting the cost of the venue an... Read More >>>

Interesting Article: The Importance of School Nurses
Interesting Article: The Importance of School Nurses... Read More >>>

2nd Annual NYS Asthma Webinar Series (October - December 2010)
The NYS DOH Regional Asthma Coalitions (including RCAN) will participate in the 2nd Annual Asthma Webinar Series of presentations titled: "Holdin... Read More >>>

RCAN's Asthma Webinar 10/27/10, 12N: "Creating, Sustaining & Spreading: Partnerships that make a difference in the Finger Lakes Region
You are invited to participate in the RCAN Asthma Webinar Presentation on 10/27/10 at 12:00 pm as part of the NYS DOH 2nd Annual Regional Asthma Coali... Read More >>>

New combination Asthma Medication released by Merck: Dulera HFA
Merck has recently announced and released a new combination inhaled asthma therapy called Dulera HFA. This medication, similar to Advair and Simbicort... Read More >>>

Save the Date: School Health & Pediatrican Asthma meetings: RCAN & Merck partner to share this opportunity
School RNs, Pediatricians are being brought together to discuss communications for children with Asthma and help the coalition discover new strategies... Read More >>>

Rush Henrietta School District Honored as Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative Champion
American Lung Association Award(s) Recognize Asthma Management Efforts in Schools Rochester, NY- The Rush Henrietta Central School District has been ... Read More >>>

Health Grants total $200,000: RPCN
The Rochester Primary Care Network and MVP Health Care announced 14 Community Health Initiative Fund Grants totaling $200K for health improvement effo... Read More >>>

Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk - THANK YOU!
thank you to all for another great event this year for the 9th Annual Blow the Whistle on Asthma and Lung Diseases Walk... The event was on a beautifu... Read More >>>

Certified Asthma Educators (AE-C) in the Finger Lakes
Congratulations to the following individuals in our area that hold the AE-C credentialling. By passing this board certification exam- they have added ... Read More >>>

Blow the Whistle on Asthma & Lung Disease Walk, 5/1/2010 in Perinton Park
30 days and counting down until the American Lung Association''s Blow the Whistle on Asthma & Lung Disease Walk, on Saturday, May 1st, 2010; Perin... Read More >>>



The ALA''s AFSI program and toolkit were creasted to give organizations and schools informat and specific materials they need to work with schools to keep kids with asthma healthy and ready to learn. RCAN has had great successes working with the Rush Henrietta Schools- they are "Asthma Friendly". 

Based on this success- the coalition has adopted the AFSI model and is looking for new schools to work with. Technical Assistance is available!



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