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This is a user's guide for a validated survey instrument to be used in assessing the effectiveness of coalitions, partnerships, etc. from the perspective of members. It has been used extensively in evaluating programs that use coalitions, including Allies Against Asthma. It can be adapted. The user's manual provides detailed information on the development and administration of the instrument.

A Manual for Effective Community Health Coalitions. A research-based resource for people who serve on, staff, or fund community health coalitions.
Note: It was originally printed, and has now been scanned. It is too big to transfer electronically so we have created and distribute a CDROM.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's official Website. Free information on programs offered, free downloadable resources, "Ask the Allergist" service and more.

The overall goal of the Resource Team is to improve indoor air quality in Connecticut schools, principally by implementing the Tools for Schools program in every Connecticut public school building. Our main objectives are to:

a) develop and execute a more systematic outreach program to promote TfS, and
b) provide training and other technical assistance to schools to implement the TfS program.

The handbook "Asthma Management and the Allergist: Better Outcomes at Lower Cost" includes abstracted and summarized data documenting that treatment outcomes are better and costs are lower when allergists directly provide asthma care or coordinate a care team, compared to when an allergist is not involved.

The Smokefree Apartment House Registry at www.smokefreeapartments.org provides a free listing of non-smoking apartments which are located in non-smoking buildings. There is also information for landlords and tenants about the legality of non-smoking residential buildings. The service is free.

Clearinghouse of free downloadable fact sheets, guides, and reports on healthy school environments, offers information and referral to parents,personnel, and schools nationwide on common environmental concerns: IAQ, IPM, Molds, environemnt committees, high performance design, renovation and health, and other issues.