Improving Access to Asthma Care in Schools

Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on expanding access to asthma care for students. In “Improving Access to Asthma Care in Schools,” Dr. Keslie Alvarez will discuss strategies to reduce barriers to care, strengthen partnerships between healthcare providers and school staff, and ensure students receive timely support for asthma management during the school day. Participants will gain practical insights on promoting equitable access to medications, action plans, and resources that help students stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Dr. Kelsie Alvarez, DO holds a B.A. in Preprofessional Studies from the University of Notre Dame and received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is double board-certified.   Dr. Alvarez's career has been defined by a commitment to health equity, innovation, and collaborative team-building.  As the Medical Director for Mobile Care Chicago, she strives to address systemic health disparities and provide accessible, high quality asthma and allergy care to patients of all backgrounds. She also has a passion for medical education and currently serves as the co-director for the Doctoring and Clinical Skills course at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.