New York State Asthma Program

Guided by the New York State Asthma Plan, this statewide program aims to improve the quality of life for those with asthma and their families.  The goals of the New York State Asthma Plan are:

1. Seamless, evidence-based, patient/family centered asthma care exists for all New Yorkers   with asthma.
2. Disparities in asthma diagnosis, treatment and outcomes are eliminated.
3. “Asthma-friendly” communities exist in New York.
4. Policy makers, health care providers and consumers have an increased understanding of asthma and treat and manage asthma effectively.
5. A statewide public/private collaboration exists to shape, implement and monitor New York’s action which will improve asthma outcomes in New York.

The NYS Asthma Program is implemented through an internal cross agency infrastructure focusing on surveillance, health care delivery and quality, community based initiatives and environmental and occupational health; and through the Asthma Partnership of New York, a public/private collaboration with the NYSDOH, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the CDC and key statewide and national stakeholders