Chicago Asthma Consortium upcoming events

World Asthma Day Conference (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join us for a vital discussion on the future of asthma care, innovation, and advocacy. This event will bring together experts, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to explore urgent actions needed to improve asthma outcomes and advance health equity.

Meet the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine

University of Chicago

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Breakout Sessions

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Shared Decision Making for Better Asthma Management (Wed, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for CAC's Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn series! These days, schedules seem to be more packed than ever; but learning more about asthma management doesn't have to take hours. Each month, February through May at 12:00PM, we'll be hosting a 30-minute, informal Zoom group with an expert in the field of asthma to educate and answer questions around asthma and issues that can affect those living with it.

Lunch and Learn is free and open to all, and designed to be valuable for everyone, from experienced healthcare workers to community members looking to improve their ability to care for themselves and their loved ones.

This event is FREE to attend for all!
The Lunch & Learn Series will be hosted on Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Upon registering, you'll receive the Zoom access details in your confirmation email. Feel free to join us on the platform of your choice—we look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Facilitator: Marc Rubin

Community Health Worker Educational Forum (Thu, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Join us for a dynamic networking event designed to refresh your asthma knowledge, explore best practices, and share strategies to strengthen community engagement. This is a great opportunity to connect—or reconnect—with fellow community health professionals dedicated to improving asthma outcomes.

This is also an opportunity to come together and support our communities by packing resources that will be distributed throughout the city. If you or your organization would be interested in getting bags for your partners please contact Rachelle Paul-Brutus at execdirector@chicagoasthma.org

Presenter

Martha Baca-Ryan

Sinai Medical Group

Martha Baca-Ryan is an Ambulatory Case Manager with Sinai Medical Group in Chicago, with extensive experience working with health plans and across multiple healthcare systems, including Medicare and Medicaid populations. She specializes in care coordination, utilization management, and helping patients navigate complex healthcare systems to improve access and outcomes.

Martha works closely with providers, care teams, and community health workers to address barriers to care, connect patients to needed services, and support overall population health. She brings a strong understanding of how health plan policies impact patient care and access to medications.

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