Washington Asthma Initiative

The Washington Asthma Initiative mobilizes individuals, communities, and organizations throughout Washington State to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of asthma in order to decrease its individual and societal burdens.

The Washington Asthma Initiative (WAI) is a coalition of groups, health care providers, individuals, and government agencies from across the state. Members have a common mission to work to prevent asthma and improve diagnosis, treatment, education, and management.

The Steering Committee is the decision making body. There are several standing committees which focus on community awareness, policy development, and quality of care. Special committees are created when new issues, ideas, or projects develop.
The WAI:

works on policy and is responsible for the 2005 Attack on Asthma legislation.
helped develop the 2005 Washington State Asthma Plan
is updating the plan for 2011.

How to Get Involved:

Broad participation is critical in achieving our mission. For more information or to get involved, contact:

Reva Wittenberg, MPA
Asthma Program Manager
Reva.wittenberg@doh.wa.gov
(360) 236-3851

2010 Steering Committee and Subcommittee Chairs:
Chair:	Rick MacCornack, Ph.D	Northwest Physicians Network
Coordinator:	Reva Wittenberg, MPA	WA Dept of Health, Asthma Program
Members:	Cyndi LaBrec	Dept of Social & Health Services
	Dave Blake	Northwest Clean Air Agency
	Cindy Cooper, RN, AE-C	Ashfield Healthcare
	Aileen Gagney, March	American Lung Association of WA
	Laird Harris	Harris & Smith Public Affairs
	Jane Koenig, Ph.D,	MS University of Washington
	James Krieger, MD, MPH	Public Health-Seattle & King County
	Greg Ledgerwood, MD	Brewster Medical Clinic
	Randy Legg, Pharm D	Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
	Andrew Oliveira, MD, MHA	Aetna
	Rich Prill	WSU Extension
	John Thayer, RS	Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
	Gayle Thronson, RN	Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
	Nguyet Tran WA	Dept of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

Best Practices – Tools and Resources

Addressing Asthma in Tribal Communities

Washington Asthma Initiative

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How to Get Involved:

2010 Steering Committee and Subcommittee Chairs: