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Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)	Founded in 1985, AANMA is a national nonprofit network of families whose desire is to overcome, not cope with, allergies and asthma. The shortest route to that goal is knowledge - that's why AANMA produces the most accurate, timely, practical, and livable alternatives to suffering.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology	The AAAAI has more than 6,300 members, making it the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema, and anaphylaxis.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)	The AAP Web site contains general information for parents of children from birth through age 21. Bookmark our site and access the latest accurate child health information. Topics covered range from selection of car seats, injury prevention, breastfeeding, and immunizations to obesity and injury prevention.
American Lung Association®	The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The American Lung Association® is funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. The American Lung Association® achieves its many successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and staff.
America's Children and the Environment (ACE)	America’s Children and the Environment brings together, in one place, quantitative information from a variety of sources to show trends in levels of environmental contaminants in air, water, food, and soil; concentrations of contaminants measured in the bodies of mothers and children; and childhood diseases that may be influenced by environmental factors.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)	The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies.
Asthma Speaker's Kit for Heath Care Professionals	The Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Program of the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leads CDC’s fight against environmental-related respiratory illnesses, including asthma, and studies indoor and outdoor air pollution.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)	The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the world’s largest telephone survey. The BRFSS is a state-based, random-digit-dialed telephone survey of the noninstitutionalized civilian population 18 years of age and older. It is designed to monitor the prevalence of the major behavioral risks among adults associated with premature morbidity and mortality. Information from the survey is used to improve the health of the American people.
Child Trends DataBank	Welcome to the one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month! Provided by Child Trends, a national leader in the field for over 20 years.
The Chris Draft Family Foundation	Chris Draft of the St. Louis Rams has helped us promote asthma awareness in Los Angeles. Click on his Family Foundation to learn more about his Mission to improve the health of children and their families.
THE COACH'S ASTHMA CLIPBOARD PROGRAM	This program has been developed through a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program (MDH) and the Utah Department of Health Asthma Program (UDOH).We created this program so P.E. teachers and coaches can learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete's ability to compete, and how they can help athletes manage their symptoms while playing their very best.
DASH / HealthyYouth	CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health provides evaluation technical assistance to our Funded Partners through a variety of evaluation resources and tools.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. View the Agency's complete strategic plan, annual report, and policy resources.
	The Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc., (MCAN), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established to address the complex and growing problem of pediatric asthma.
MMWR Recommendations of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program	MMWR Recommendations and Reports, Volume 52, Number RR-6, Key Clinical Activities for Quality Asthma Car: Recommendations of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program PDF . File
National Center For Health Statistics	The mission of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)	The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative.
Pharmaceutical Company Programs	The research-based pharmaceutical industry has had a long standing tradition of providing prescription medications free of charge to physicians whose patients might not otherwise have access to necessary medications.