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Home > Supporting Organizations
Supporting Organizations
Current Asthma Action America® supporting organizations
include:
Note: The Web sites below have
been developed independently by the respective Asthma
Action America® supporting organizations. The Asthma Action
America® program is not responsible for the content of
these pages.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) www.aaaai.org
AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has more than 6,000 members in the United States, Canada and 60 other countries. The mission of the AAAAI is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care. The AAAAI is focused on the core values of research, education and patient care.
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) www.aanp.org
AANP is the largest and only full-service professional membership organization in the United States for Nurse Practitioners of all specialties. Currently, the AANP has about 17,500 individual members and 96 NP group members. AANP has steadily expanded services to meet its mission to promote excellence in NP practice, education and research; advance health policy for access to high quality, cost effective healthcare for all; serve as a resource for NPs, the healthcare community and consumers; and be a leader in the national and global community.
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The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) www.aapa.org
AAPA is the only national organization that represents physician assistants (PAs) in all specialties and all employment settings. Its membership also includes physician assistant students and supporters of the profession. The mission of the American Academy of Physician Assistants is to promote quality, cost-effective, accessible health care, and to promote the professional and personal development of physician assistants.
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American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
www.aarc.org
AARC, a professional membership association
of respiratory therapists, focuses primarily on respiratory
therapy education and research. Its goals are to ensure
that respiratory patients receive safe and effective care
from qualified professionals, and to benefit respiratory
healthcare providers. The Association also advocates,
on behalf of pulmonary patients, for appropriate access
to respiratory services provided by qualified professionals.
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) www.acaai.org
ACAAI is a professional association
of 4,000 allergists/immunologists. Established in 1942,
the ACAAI is dedicated to improving the quality of patient
care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy,
and professional and public education. ACAAI seeks to
improve the quality of patient care in allergy, asthma,
and immunology; maintain and advance the diagnostic and
therapeutic skills of members and foster their appropriate
application; sponsor and conduct educational and scientific
programs and publications; and develop and disseminate
educational information for members, patients, health
plan purchasers and administrators, and other physicians
and health professionals.
Brochure: Taking Control: A Guide for People With Asthma
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American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
www.chestnet.org
ACCP is the leading resource for the
improvement in cardiopulmonary health and critical care
worldwide. ACCP seeks to promote the prevention and treatment
of diseases of the chest through leadership, education,
research, and communication. The College has nearly 15,000
members in over 100 countries worldwide who specialize
in various multidisciplinary areas of chest medicine.
ACCP provides physicians, researchers, and healthcare
practitioners with continuing education courses and products;
CHEST—The Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal and
other publications; consensus statements and clinical
practice guidelines; representation in government public
affairs; The CHEST Foundation; and myriad other resources.
For the Spanish version, Controlando su Asma call 800-343-2227.
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America College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
www.acep.org
ACEP is a national medical society with nearly
23,000 members who specialize in emergency medicine. ACEP
is committed to improving the quality of emergency care
through continuing education, research, and public education.
With an estimated two million emergency department visits
for asthma each year, emergency physicians are dedicated
to educating the public and their patients about how to
prevent asthma emergencies.
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American Lung Association www.lungusa.org
The
For 100 years, the American Lung Association has been the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease, advocates for clean air and educates patients living with lung disease. .With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at a time."
For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org.
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American Pharmacists Association (APhA) www.aphanet.org
APhA is the first established and largest professional
association of pharmacists in the United States. APhA's
50,000 members include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical
scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians,
and others interested in advancing the profession. The
Association is a leader in providing professional information
and education for pharmacists and an advocate for improved
health through the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical
care.
Brochures: How to Use Your Inhaler or Nebulizer and Living With Asthma (available in both English and Spanish), Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist (available in English only).
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) www.thoracic.org
ATS, founded in 1905, is an independently
incorporated, international, educational, and scientific
society that focuses on respiratory and critical care
medicine. The Society has approximately 13,500 members,
25 percent of whom are from outside the United States.
The Society's members help prevent and fight respiratory
disease around the globe through research, education,
patient care, and advocacy. The Society seeks to decrease
morbidity and mortality from respiratory disorders and
life-threatening acute illnesses. The ATS was formed as
a division of the American Lung Association (ALA). Most
recently, the continual growth and international reach
of the ATS made it necessary to establish its separate
incorporation (Jan. 1, 2000) from the ALA. Today, the
ATS continues to play a significant role in the fight
against lung disease and the promotion of lung health.
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Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) www.asthmaeducators.org
AAE is the premier professional organization for asthma
educators. The association was created in 1998. It is
composed of multidisciplinary health professionals. The
purpose of AAE is to promote education as an integral
component of a comprehensive asthma program, to raise
the competence of the healthcare professional who educates
individuals and families affected by asthma, and to raise
the standard of care and quality of asthma education delivered
to those with asthma. AAE is a nonprofit organization
that holds an annual conference, has an active speaker's
bureau, and provides regional programs on the topic of
asthma management and education.
For information about how to become an asthma educator, log onto www.asthmaeducators.org.
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
www.aafa.org
AAFA is the premier patient organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life for people
with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy,
and research. Founded in 1953, AAFA serves the 50 million
Americans with asthma and allergic diseases. Headquartered
in Washington, DC, AAFA has a full-time professional staff
and a national network of chapters and educational support
groups to provide community-based programs and raise funds
for asthma care and research. For more information, call
1-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462) or visit www.aafa.org.
A variety of asthma education materials for patients and healthcare providers are available through AAFA's online resource catalog, www.aafa.org, or by calling 1-800-727-8462.
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GlaxoSmithKline Respiratory Institute www.respiratoryinstitute.com
The GlaxoSmithKline Respiratory Institute provides consumers
with the tools and information they need to help them
and their healthcare professional manage asthma. GlaxoSmithKline
is a research based pharmaceutical company and a pioneer
in the development of respiratory medications. At The Respiratory Institute, we believe that managing your asthma goes hand in hand with leading a full, healthy life.
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League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
www.lulac.org
With approximately 115,000 members throughout
the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC is the largest
and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States.
LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment,
political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic
Americans through community-based programs operating at
more than 600 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization
involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups.
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National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation)www.nacdsfoundation.org
The NACDS Foundation is the education, research, and charitable affiliate of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). Through educational and research initiatives, the NACDS Foundation supports programs that advance the chain pharmacy industry for the benefit of the public it serves. In addition to its own initiatives, the NACDS Foundation supports other educational and charitable causes across the country. Consumers can test their knowledge of proper prescription medication use by clicking on to www.GetRxHealth.org and can learn more about the NACDS Foundation at www.nacdsfoundation.org
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The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) www.nasn.org
NASN is a non-profit specialty nursing organization incorporated in 1979, which represents school nurses exclusively. NASN has over 11,000 members and 51 School Nurse Association Affiliates. NASN's core purpose is to advance the delivery of professional school health services to promote optimal health and learning in students. It is also the leading worldwide expert for school health services. In addition, NASN supplies written and oral testimony to Congress about school health services on request and advises members of federal legislation affecting school health services.
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National Athletic Trainers' Association www.nata.org
NATA members can be found in schools, on the sidelines of professional sports, in hospitals and clinics, and in the industrial setting. The profession that began with college sports expands to guard the safety of all people involved in physical activity. The 30,000 members are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active. NATA works to advance the profession of athletic training and enhance the health care of the physically active worldwide.
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National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) www.nbch.org
NBCH has a membership of nearly 90 employer-led coalitions
across the United States, representing over 7,000 employers
and approximately 34 million employees and their dependents.
These business coalitions are composed of mostly mid-
and large-sized employers in both the private and public
sectors in a particular city, county, or region. NBCH
member coalitions are committed to Community Health Reform,
including an improvement in the value of healthcare provided
through employer-sponsored health plans and to the entire
community.
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National Medical Association (NMA) www.nmanet.org
NMA is the collective voice of African American physicians
and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine
and the elimination of disparities in health. The NMA
is a 501(c)(3) national professional and scientific organization
representing the interests of more than 25,000 physicians
and the patients they serve. Established in 1895, the
collective body is committed to preventing the diseases,
disabilities, and adverse health conditions that disproportionately
or differentially impact African American and underserved
populations; supporting efforts that improve the quality
and availability of healthcare to poor and underserved
populations; and increasing the representation and contribution
of African Americans in medicine. The NMA provides educational
programs and opportunities for scholarly exchange, conducts
outreach efforts to promote improved public health, and
establishes national health policy agenda in support of
African American physicians and their patients.
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National Respiratory Training Center (NRTC) www.nrtc-usa.org
NRTC is an independent, non-profit educational organization committed to improving the health of patients with respiratory and allergic disease by enhancing the knowledge and skills of the health professionals who care for them. The NRTC offers a range of evidence-based educational resources for health professionals nationwide: Courses of varying length and intensity for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists pharmacists, case managers and physicians. Handy pocket guides addressing topics such as asthma, COPD, lung function testing, Multi-media CD-ROM on therapeutics in respiratory and allergic disease: pharmacology, medications, devices, patient teaching.
The NRTC has an international network of more than 350 trainers and educators. More than 28,000 health professionals from 45 countries have taken NRTC courses through the US and UK organizations. Visit our website at www.nrtc-usa.org for more information.
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Public Library Association (PLA) www.pla.org
PLA, with more than 9,000
members, is one of the fastest growing divisions of the
American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest
library association in the world. PLA's stated purpose
is "to enhance the development and effectiveness of public
library staff and public library services (2001)." This
mission positions PLA to focus its efforts on serving
the needs of its members; address issues that affect public
libraries; commit to quality public library services that
benefit the general public. Based in Chicago, at the ALA
headquarters, PLA, founded in 1944, is a member-driven
organization that exists to provide a diverse program
of communication, publication, advocacy, continuing education,
and programming for its members and others interested
in the advancement of public library service.
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Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) www.ymca.net
YMCA of the USA is the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in America, working to meet the health and social service needs of 18.9 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities in the United States. A total of 972 member YMCAs operate 1,586 branches, units and camps. These 2,540 Ys are run by 54,550 volunteer policymakers serving on boards and committees, plus 569,665 program leaders and uncounted volunteers. Because all communities have different needs, all YMCAs are different. Every Y makes its own decisions on what programs to offer and how to operate. The YMCA helps people develop values and behavior that are consistent with Christian principles. They are for people of all faiths, races, abilities and incomes.
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