Colorado

Region 8 - CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
www.epa.gov/region8

Contact: Ron Schiller schiller.ron@epa.gov
(303) 312-6017 or
1-800-227-8917

Visit the on-line Events Submittal Form http://asthmaevents.cadmusweb.com to share your events and activities for this year's Asthma Awareness Month.

(listed in date order)

Event:	Reach the Peak Asthma Educator-Certified (AE-C) Prep Course
Date/Time:	04/27/2009
Location:	The Children’s Hospital, Colorado 13123 E. 16th Avenue Aurora, CO 80127 Website: www.asthmacolorado.org
Description:	The Colorado Asthma Coalition and The Children’s Hospital, Colorado are pleased to present the “Reach the Peak” Asthma Educator-Certified Prep Course. This two-day course is open to all medical professionals who are seeking comprehensive preparation for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) exam while equipping them to optimize asthma management in their practice settings. This is not a typical AE-C Prep Course! Facilitated by a multi-disciplinary faculty of leading physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and behavioral health experts, the course will include a combination of lecture, case scenarios, hands-on device technique, networking and small group strategizing for incorporating asthma management into clinical practices.
Contact:	Diane Herrick, RRT-NPS, AE-C The Children’s Hospital, Colorado 13123 E. 16th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045 Phone: 720-777-6601 Fax: 720-777-7283 Email: herrick.diane@tchden.org

Event:	Be David Graham for a Day - Take Charge of Asthma
Date:	05/30/2009 Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location:	East High School Football Field 1600 City Park Esplanade Denver, CO
Description:	David Graham, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, tight end for the Denver Broncos, and an asthmatic, will be on hand to let kids know that they can take charge of asthma and stay in school. Representatives from the National Jewish Medical Center, Denver Health, and the EPA will be there to share information on keeping asthma under control.
Contact:	Cristina Colmenero Phone: (303) 398-1800 Email: ColomeneroC@NJHealth.org

Event:	Champ Camp
Date:	07/19/2009
Location:	Glacier View Ranch 8748 Overland Road Ward, CO Web site: http://www.lungcolorado.org/ChampCamp.htm
Description:	Champ Camp is designed for 7- to 14-year-old kids with asthma. At Champ Camp, campers learn the scientific side of asthma, effective management of their condition, and the importance of staying active in spite of physical and emotional health obstacles. We accomplish this by incorporating asthma education into all activities, which is vital in developing the necessary skills for day-to-day management. Campers also participate in confidence-building and team-centered activities, such as rock climbing, ropes course, canoeing, karaoke, talent contests, etc.
Contact:	April Obholz, American Lung Association of Colorado 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 847-0270 Email: champcamp@lungcolorado.org