May is Asthma Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month
Many communities plan their Asthma Awareness Month activities in conjunction with World Asthma Day.
Learn more about World Asthma Day, visit www.ginasthma.com
View pictures of a 2007 World Asthma Day event in EPA Region 1
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Take Action During Asthma Awareness Month
Join the US EPA in the national effort to raise awareness. Host activities to educate people in your community about comprehensive asthma management. Download EPA’s Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit featuring new ideas for outreach and awareness activities, tips for working with the media, success stories, and much more.
View Events Near You |
Click on the name of your state on the map below or in the drop down box to find Asthma Awareness Month activities and events. Check back regularly to see new events.
Asthma Awareness Events Near You
Read about Asthma Awareness Month Events in CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV
As of 5/21/08, 28 states, the District of Columbia and American Samoa have listed a total of 84 events.
Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit |
Download the Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit to kick off your activities. The Kit includes tips for:
- Holding an asthma awareness event at a school, local hospital or clinic, library, or your state’s capitol building;
- Distributing asthma materials (flyers, newsletters, etc.) and educating parents on the risks of second-hand smoke;
- Partnering with local organizations to pool resources and increase publicity for your event;
- Collaborating with local leaders/celebrities to boost awareness for your campaigns;
- Garnering media attention for your event; and Much more
Download the entire Event Planning Kit (PDF, 18 pp, 1.03MB) You can also download individual sections of the kit:
Welcome Letter (PDF, 1 page, 170KB) |
Ideas for Asthma Awareness Activities (PDF, 2 pp, 317KB) |
How to Plan an Asthma Education Event in Your School (PDF, 2 pp, 216KB) |
How to Plan an Asthma Education Event at a Local Hospital or Clinic (PDF, 1 page, 221KB) |
How to Plan an Asthma Education Event at a Local Library (PDF, 1 page, 135KB) |
How to Plan an Asthma Education Event at Your State Capitol (PDF, 1 page, 153KB) |
Asthma Education Ideas for Health Insurers and Managed Care Organizations (PDF, 1 page, 148KB) |
Media Outreach Tips (PDF, 2 pp, 208KB) |
Asthma Facts (PDF, 1 page, 158KB) |
Sample Proclamation From a Local Official (PDF, 1 page, 144KB) |
Press Release Template (PDF, 1 page, 144KB) |
National Organizations and EPA Regional Contacts (PDF, 1 page, 163KB) |
Asthma Awareness Month Event Listing Form (PDF, 1 page, 83KB) |
Asthma Awareness Month Materials Order Form (PDF, 2 pp, 151KB) |