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Chicago Asthma Consortium is the only local coalition dedicated to improving the lives of those with asthma in the Chicago area.

Chicago Asthma Consortium is a coalition of medical and public health professionals, business leaders, government agencies, community organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma through advocacy, education and collaboration. It is one of the largest and oldest asthma coalitions in the country.

04/23/2026

Join us for a Lunch & Learn designed especially for nurses who support students with asthma! 🩺🍎

In “Coordinating Asthma Care Within the School Setting,” Gloria Barrera will share practical strategies to help you:
✅ Manage asthma effectively in the school environment
✅ Strengthen communication between healthcare providers, families, and school staff
✅ Ensure students have safe access to medications and asthma action plans during the school day

Walk away with tools to improve care coordination, reduce asthma-related emergencies, and help students stay healthy, active, and ready to learn.

Monday May 4th - Register Today https://loom.ly/14nR_B0

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your impact on student health! 🌬️📚

04/20/2026

🎧 New Episode Alert: Inhale Life Podcast

Host Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis is joined by William McLemore for an insightful and meaningful conversation exploring the intersection of autism and asthma—with a special focus on something often overlooked: the textures of inhalers.

For many individuals with autism, sensory experiences matter. This episode dives into how inhaler feel, design, and usability can impact comfort, confidence, and asthma management in real life. 💬🫁

Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, patient, or advocate, this thoughtful discussion highlights why sensory-aware care makes a difference.

🎙️ Listen now and rethink what accessible asthma care can look like. https://loom.ly/mx-4ESo

04/16/2026

🌬️ CAC Lunch & Learn | May 20, 2026 🌬️

Join the Chicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) for our May Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Keslie Alvarez.
This session will focus on “Shared Decision-Making for Better Asthma Management,” highlighting how collaborative conversations between patients and providers can lead to better outcomes and stronger asthma care.

📅 Register today and join us on May 20, 2026! https://loom.ly/q4i2Nyo

04/15/2026

🍎 Join Us for a CAC Lunch & Learn! 🌬️April 29th at 1PM

We’re diving into Asthma Care in Schools: Policy, Practice, and the Role of the School Nurse—a vital discussion on how to better support students with asthma every day.

Be part of the conversation and help advance healthier school communities!

Register Today: https://loom.ly/Y6kmQ6o

04/10/2026

Ready to refresh your asthma knowledge and strengthen your community impact? 🌬️✨

Join us for a dynamic networking event in collaboration with Chicago Sinai and the South Side Pediatric Asthma Center designed for community health professionals committed to improving asthma outcomes.

Together, we’ll:
✅ Explore best practices in asthma care
✅ Share real-world strategies that support families and communities
✅ Strengthen community engagement efforts
✅ Connect (or reconnect!) with peers doing impactful work across Chicago

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow your network.

👉 Register today to save your spot: https://loom.ly/7GnBsBE

04/09/2026

Join us for the 2026 World Asthma Day Conference where vital discussions on the future of asthma care, innovation, and advocacy.

This important conference will bring together experts, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to explore urgent actions needed to improve asthma outcomes and advance health equity.

Featuring presentations by Dr. Michael Kelleher and Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis.

📍 Malcolm X College
📅 May 12,2026 8:30am-2:30pm

Be part of the conversation shaping better respiratory health for our communities. Register today! https://loom.ly/pWT1K5E

04/03/2026

Did you know we spend about 90% of our time indoors—where pollution levels can be 2–5× higher than outside? 😮💨

The Healthier Home Guide from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program helps people with asthma and allergies identify hidden triggers around the home and make informed choices.

Inside the guide:
✔️ Common asthma triggers by room
✔️ Simple ways to improve indoor air quality
✔️ Why “hypoallergenic” labels aren’t regulated
✔️ How to find products backed by scientific testing

A healthier home starts with informed choices. 🏡💙
📘 Check out the Healthier Home Guide today. https://loom.ly/JaEyY4E

04/02/2026

🌿 CAC April Lunch & Learn | April 15 🌿

Join the Chicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) for our April Lunch & Learn on April 15, featuring presenters Mariah Murray and Elena Sasso.

This session will explore “The Impact of Housing and the Built Environment on Asthma,” highlighting how where we live—from indoor air quality to neighborhood design—can directly affect asthma outcomes and respiratory health.

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, advocate, or community member, this conversation will offer valuable insights into addressing asthma beyond the clinic.

📅 Register today and join us! https://loom.ly/0hCFGig

03/31/2026

🌍💙 Join Us for the World Asthma Day Conference!

We’re excited to announce that the World Asthma Day Conference will be held at Malcolm X College on May 12th and registration is now open!

Come together with healthcare professionals, educators, and community members to learn, share, and advance asthma care and awareness.

🎟️ Secure your spot today and be part of this important conversation! https://loom.ly/pWT1K5E

03/26/2026

📢 Deadline Extended!

Great news! Poster abstract submissions for WAD have been extended to April 3rd.

If you haven’t submitted yet, there’s still time to share your work and be part of the conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity! Get your abstracts in before the new deadline!

For more details visit https://loom.ly/dfoiJ2k

03/24/2026

🍎 Join Us for a CAC Lunch & Learn! 🌬️

On April 8, we’re discussing Improving Access to Asthma Care in Schools; an important conversation focused on supporting students and strengthening school health resources.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the solution!

Register Today! https://loom.ly/pu37Dy8

03/19/2026

How does housing affect asthma? From indoor air quality to the built environment, where we live plays a powerful role in respiratory health.

Join the Chicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) on April 15 for our April Lunch & Learn, “The Impact of Housing and the Built Environment on Asthma,” featuring presenters Mariah Murray and Elena Sasso.

This session will dive into the connections between housing conditions, environmental factors, and asthma outcomes—and what we can do to create healthier spaces.

📝 Register now and be part of the conversation. https://loom.ly/0hCFGig

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Chicago, IL
60606

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+18882688334

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http://www.chicagoasthma.org/

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