Check this out!

 

The California Asthma Partners are hosting a webinar in their series dedicated to the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Asthma in California.  This webinar focuses on Goal 5:  Outdoor Environment. During this Webinar, you will learn about:

1)   The California Urban Greening Program;
2)    What urban greening means;
3)   The social, community and environmental benefits of urban greening;
4)   The harms and benefits of urban greening to respiratory health; and
5)  The challenges of applying public health science to public policy.

Expert Panelists include:
Polly Escovedo, Natural Resources Agency
Julie Alvis, Natural Resources Agency
Rick Kreutzer, California Department of Public Health

 

 

We are proud to annouce our annual coloring contest for Merced and Mariposa Counties! Winners receive a new bike and lock from local donators.

 

 

 

 

 

World Asthma Day

POSTER CONTEST for Merced & Mariposa Counties 

DEADLINE : FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2011

 

Create a poster showing how asthma and air pollution affects children in Merced County.

Winners will have their posters printed in the Merced Sun Star

Theme: Asthma and the environment

Facts:

1. Merced County is the 19th most ozone-polluted county in the U.S.

2.  1 out of 5 people in Merced County is diagnosed with asthma

 Ideas:

Asthma, air pollution, biking, schools, causes of asthma, healthy people,

exercise

 

Categories: (one winner per category)

Preschool & Kindergarten

1st & 2nd Grades

3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

6th-8th Grades

 

Directions:

1. Use 8 1/2 x 11 white paper.

2. Print name, grade, school and phone # on back of poster

3. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional

4.  Send to address below:

For ideas or suggestions contact the coalition at: 385-5260 or lybaladad@gvhc.org

 

PLEASE SEND TO:

Asthma Coalition

737 W. Childs Ave

Merced, CA 95341

 

Create a poster showing how asthma and air pollution affects children in Mariposa County.

Winners will have their posters showcased.

Theme: Controlling Asthma and the environment

Facts:

1. Mariposa County is the 13th most ozone-polluted county in the U.S.

2.  1 out of 5 people in Mariposa County is diagnosed with asthma

Ideas:

Asthma, air pollution, schools, causes of asthma, healthy people, bicycling, exercise

 

Categories:

Preschool & Kindergarten

1st & 2nd Grades

3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

 

Directions:

1. Use 8 1/2 x 11 white paper.

2. Print name, grade, school and phone # on back of poster

3. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional

4. Send to address below or drop off: 

Mariposa Public Health

P.O. Box 5, Mariposa CA 95338