According to the Iowa Department of Health, about 200,000 Iowans had asthma in 1999,
of which 40,000 were under the age of 18.
Approximately 5,000 people die from asthma each year nationwide.
Linn County Asthma Reduction Coalition (LCARC)
Mission: To identify the asthma education needs of the community and increase
their knowledge of asthma and asthma management skills.
The LCARC is guided by the goals of the Iowa Asthma Coalition and the Department
of Public Health: Asthma patients and their families are empowered and knowledgeable
and capable of taking responsibility for their own health outcomes. Community and
interested organizations will focus on providing resources and education about asthma
and its triggers. Decisions and actions regarding asthma are based on needs and
priorities that are measured and documented with sound methods. Public policy at
all levels supports a healthy citizenry and a reduction in the incidence and severity
of asthma in Iowa.
Affiliated Organizations/Partners
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A Avenue Pharmacy
Allergy and Asthma Clinic, PC
Apawan Nookong
Ar-Jay Center
Aventis
Cedar Rapids Community
School District
GlaxcoSmithKline
Grant Wood Area
Education Agency
Hawkeye Area Community
Action Program (HACAP)
IVAX
Laboratories
Jan Knowles
Jefferson High
School
Linn County Day Care
Linn County Public Health
Mercy Medical Center
Metro
Care Connection
Partners in Pediatrics
Respiratory & Critical Care Associates
Richard Zeaske, M.D.
St. Luke's Hospital
Visiting
Nurses Associations (VNA)
Clean Air For Everyone (CAFE)
Mission: Reducing secondhand smoke-related death and disease in Linn County.
The goals of CAFE are to educate the community on the effects of secondhand smoke,
reduce public exposure to the class A carcinogen in secondhand smoke, and advocate
for local control of tobacco-related issues.
Affiliated Organizations/Partners
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American
Cancer Society
Area Substance Abuse Council
(ASAC)
Linn County Public Health
Linn County
Medical Society
Numerous Community Members
Oncology Associates
Make It Safe Coalition
Mission: Means of safety agencies to network and collaborate to promote safety
in the community.
The coalition has been involved in multiple safety fairs, the development and implementation
of a 40-foot "Safety in Motion" trailer to educate, and a carbon monoxide testing
program.
Affiliated Organizations/Partners
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Abbe Center
Cedar
Rapids Fire Department
Cedar
Rapids Housing Services
CR/Linn County
Solid Waste Agency
Cedar
Rapids Police Department
City of Cedar
Rapids
Heritage Agency
on Aging
Iowa
Department of Public Safety
Iowa State
University Extension
Kirkwood Community
College
Linn County Public Health
Linn County Government
Marion Fire
Department
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke's Hospital
University of Iowa
Visiting
Nurses Association