CHICAGO ASTHMA CONSORTIUM |
CAC 2025 | Lunch & Learn | Ask the Asthma Doc |
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CAC Resources & MORENew Asthma Inhaler Co-Pay Cap LawsLearn about co-pay cap laws in the U.S. that aim to make asthma medications more affordable for patients. These resources provide an overview of the current regulations and their impact on asthma treatment costs.Click the links below to learn more:
Tenants with Asthma: An Environmental ChecklistChicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) and Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) collaborated to create a checklist as a tool to identify and lessen potential household hazards (called triggers) for any tenant or family member with asthma.The American Lung Association is Committed to Enhancing Asthma CareThis quality improvement project utilizes a collaborative approach to implement new systems that support and sustain the adherence to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) asthma guidelines in partnering clinics. Use a continuous quality improvement approach to develop clinic systems that facilitate and ensure high quality asthma care in clinics. Now available for clinics serving both pediatric and/or adult patients. | Each month, we highlight a member of our community who has either lived with asthma or supported someone with the condition, showcasing their journey of overcoming challenges, learning along the way, and inspiring others. Do you or someone you know have an inspiring story about living with asthma? Share your journey with us and become our next Asthma Hero! November's Asthma Hero Spotlight: Andrea M. Jensen, CHES, AE-CAsthma News
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Membership Benefits CAC members participate in Chicago’s only coalition of asthma advocates and support community-based asthma awareness activities. | CAC members also receive:
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CAC's Asthma Day Conference |
CAC's Asthma Day Conference was targeted to clinical and community-health staff within the asthma space. It addressed a broad range of knowledge base, but with interest in understanding how mental health impacts asthma. Watch the Conference On-Demand! |