On September 17th, The Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc., The George Washington University School of Public and Health Services and RCHN Community Health Foundation hosted a national webinar focused on the current health reform debate and what it may mean for children, particularly those with asthma.
The webinar provided a chance for asthma policy and practice leaders and those in the child health policy, caregiver, and public health communities to hear from and interact with health care and policy experts including:
Feygele Jacobs, COO of the RCHN Community Health Foundation
Jeff Levi, PhD, Executive Director of Trust for America's Health
Floyd Malveaux, MD, PhD, Executive Director of MCAN
Sara Rosenbaum, JD, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
Welcome to MCANonline, the website of the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc., a private, non-profit foundation located in Washington DC, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with asthma and their families.
Recently, I had the privilege of participating in a back to school event with Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius at Philadelphia MCAN partner school, Thurgood Marshall Elementary. Before Secretary Sebelius addressed 7th graders with asthma, their parents, and other classmates, she and I had a few moments to discuss the health challenges that children with asthma face, especially during flu season. She was very interested in the prevalence of childhood asthma and MCAN's efforts to keep students healthy and in school.
Thank you to the Health360 team, the Philadelphia MCAN Project co-investigators, Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens and Dr. Michael Rosenthal, and the entire Philadelphia MCAN project staff and partners for making this event possible, and for the opportunity to highlight the important work they do every day to improve asthma management for children in Philadelphia.
-- Floyd Malveaux
National Academy of Sciences Announces Programs In Celebration of African American History Month
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 20, 2010 – The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) launched a new Web site featuring biographies and slideshows of more than 60 African Americans who have made important contributions to science, engineering, and medicine. The site also highlights historical figures who paved the way for others through their work in politics, education, law, and social justice. Recently added NAS members include MCAN Executive Director, Dr. Floyd Malveaux.
Pediatricians Put Proven Treatment Strategies To Work In Battle Against Asthma, Top Chronic Disease For Children
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 19, 2009 – With chronic diseases on the rise in children, pediatricians are looking for solutions to improve care and outcomes for these often complex illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), with a grant from the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN), today announced a new initiative that will allow pediatricians across the country to pilot a series of quality improvement programs to effectively address the top chronic disease affecting kids – childhood asthma.
Press Release
HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius Highlights Philadelphia MCAN Project as Model for Managing Childhood Asthma and Reducing H1N1 Risk
PHILADELPHIA, PA., September 8, 2009 – Nearly a dozen 7th graders with asthma were welcomed along with other classmates back to school today by a special guest who had a message for them about staying healthy - Kathleen Sebelius, 21st Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Secretary Sebelius met with students and their parents at Thurgood Marshall Elementary, one of 16 schools in Philadelphia that partners with the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN) to help students better manage their asthma.
During the meeting, Secretary Sebelius highlighted the work of the Philadelphia MCAN project as a model for inner-city childhood asthma management. Launched in 2005, the Philadelphia MCAN project has improved asthma outcomes for children and reduced school absenteeism by using a community-based approach that integrates families, community agencies, schools and health care providers to implement scientifically proven asthma interventions.
Call for Proposals:
National Conference Series on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations -2010 Call for Proposals Submissions accepted through February 1, 2010
American Public Health Association -2010 Call for Abstracts Deadlines range from Feb 1 - Feb. 5 2010
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Welcome to MCANonline, the website of the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc., a private, non-profit foundation located in Washington DC, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with asthma and their families.
