WHAT: One session that covers basic information about asthma including peak flow monitoring, action plan, triggers and environmental control.
WHY: Families need A.C.E. to help manage asthma. Groups are small and education sessions are individualized to each child’s personal asthma action plan.
WHO should attend:
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Parents and caregivers of any
child with asthma (at least 1 parent or caregiver must attend the session with the child)
- Children with asthma who are 5 years of age or older
WHEN and WHERE:
2012 Schedule
Saturday, March 24
9-11 am
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Tuesday, April 17
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Misssouri Baptist Medical Center
Friday, May 4
5:30 - 9:30 pm
The Magic House
Tuesday, June 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Tuesday, September 18
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Alton Memorial Hospital
Thursday, October 18
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Northwest HealthCare
Saturday, November 3
9-11 am
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Directions will be mailed with registration confirmation.
Pre-registration is required. For registration call: 314.454.KIDS (5437) or toll-free 800.678.KIDS (5437), then press 3 to register.
COST: Offered
free of charge by the Asthma Education Committee of St. Louis Children’s Hospital.