Asthma Self-Management Education (ASME) Program

Location:
34 Haverhill St.
01841 Lawrence , MA
Massachusetts

Program Type:

Healthcare Provider

Contact:

Evelin Viera
978-686-0090
The Asthma Self-Management Education Program of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center targets the Latino population of Lawrence living with the burden of asthma through an individualized, high-quality bilingual educational series which culminates with a tailored written asthma action plan.

The Asthma Self-Management Education (ASME) Program of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center was developed to reach out to the Latino population living with the burden of asthma in the city of Lawrence. ASME targets both the patients and/or their parents through an individualized high-quality bilingual educational series focused on asthma's pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, prognosis, and management which culminates with a tailored written action plan. In addition, the program offers a home visit to identify potential triggers and to provide education around practical interventions that can be implemented in the home environment. Lastly, efforts to regularly collaborate with both the cities inspection services, housing development, and public schools is made to ensure optimal asthma management.