Purpose of the King County Asthma Forum |
The King County Asthma Forum (KCAF) is a local asthma coalition originally convened by Public Health - Seattle & King County and the American Lung Association of Washington in 1998. KCAF brings together individuals and agencies to establish an on-going asthma network to communicate about, collaborate on, and coordinate projects that improve and support asthma prevention, diagnosis, and management in King County.
- Establish an on-going communication network within King County
- Identify individuals and agencies who may want to participate in the forum
- Identify gaps in existing services and activities in King County
- Identify opportunities for coordination and collaboration across projects and agencies
- Increase awareness of asthma, including prevention, diagnosis and management
- Develop activities to improve control of asthma in King County
- KCAF Bylaws
- Advocacy
- Regular meetings
- Active subcommittees
- Development of joint projects
- Public events
- Patient and provider education
- Grant sponsorship
- Online newsletter
- www.PediatricAsthma.org -- KCAF featured as one of 14 featured programs
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