Asthma Education and Supportive Services
Asthma Disparities
More than 500,000 children and adults have asthma in Wisconsin. About 8.4 percent of all children statewide have asthma, and it remains the most common chronic disease in children.
Racial, social, and economic factors impact asthma burden in Wisconsin. Black, Native American, and low-income people in Wisconsin have higher rates of asthma than other Wisconsinites. Families of color and low-income families are more likely to have worse asthma outcomes due to poor housing quality, and exposure to higher levels of pollution and other asthma triggers.
In addition to improving asthma outcomes, the Asthma-Safe Homes Program aims to improve asthma disparities among children and pregnant parents who are eligible for Medicaid state health insurance. Improving access to asthma education, health care based on the latest asthma management guidelines, and healthy living environments will help reduce asthma disparities.
- Asthma-Safe Homes Program. (2017, February 14). Wisconsin Department of Health Services. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/asthma/ashp.htm
The Asthma-Safe Homes Program Benefits
Grants the power to take control and Save money by :
* Making fewer trips to the emergency room or urgent care clinic.
*Avoiding overnight stays in the hospital.
* Missing fewer days of school and work.
* Reduce costs for home assessment and repair services.
* Gain access to free products and professional services to reduce home asthma triggers.
Program Details
A Breath of Hope, Inc. Asthma Safe Home progrma offers self-management education related to asthma symptoms, triggers, and medication usage by a trained asthma educator.
Services include:
Two home visits and up to six virtual visits.
A home assessment to identify asthma triggers.
Referrals for limited home repairs if major asthma triggers are identified.
Up to $1, 000 worth of free asthma-friendly products that can help reduce asthma triggers in the home.
