Blog
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National Population-Based Cohort Study Evaluating the Connection Between New-Onset Asthma and COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns have arisen about potential long-term health effects. An article titled, “Increased Risk of New-Onset Asthma After COVID-19: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study,” used the Korean National Health Insurance claim-based database to understand the connection between COVID-19 diagnosis, COVID-19 vaccination, and new-onset asthma or lack thereof. The results showed that individuals…
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Webinar: EPA Training on the Wildfire Smoke Air Monitoring Response Technology and AirNow Fire and Smoke Map; 6/5
Wildfires are a major source of poor air quality across the U.S. This webinar, hosted by the EPA, will showcase two tools to help state, local, and tribal air quality and public health agencies: Wildfire Smoke Air Monitoring Response Technology (WSMART) and AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. These tools can assist in receiving and interpreting…
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Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services: Snapshots of Innovation and Progress Across the Country
Regional Asthma Management & Prevention (RAMP) and the National Center for Healthy Housing are pleased to share our resource, Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services: Snapshots of Innovation and Progress Across the Country. Despite robust evidence about the impact of home-based services, asthma home visiting programs historically have had to rely on unstable grant funding…
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Provide Input: A Survey on School Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency; Complete by 5/30
The Center for Green Schools, American Lung Association, and Go Green Initiative seek input from K-12 school or district staff members involved in indoor air quality (IAQ). Help shape resources that support healthy, energy-efficient schools through completing a 15-minute survey. Your feedback is vital to enhancing student learning environments. Complete the survey by May 30,…
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Stark Findings from the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” Report
The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2025 report reveals a troubling reality: 156 million people, nearly half of people in the U.S., live in counties that had unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. This national report analyzes data from official air quality monitors and compiles the results about two of the most…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: An Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management
The May 15th CHW meeting focused on an “Update on Guidelines-Based Practices in Asthma Management”, presented by Dr. Andi Marmor, Pediatric Asthma/Allergy Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco. View the recording here and access the slides here.
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May is Asthma Awareness Month!
If you want to increase awareness about asthma in your community, the US Environmental Protection Agency developed these ready-to-use tools and resources and the California Department of Public Health developed a CB Asthma Awareness Month web page. If you want to increase the impact of your program, access RAMP’s resources and support including:
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Motivational Interviewing; 8/18
Join us for a special RAMP CHW Meeting focused on Motivational Interviewing on August 18th from 10am-12pm. We’re fortunate to have Christine Schudel, MSW, MPH, Program Manager, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, conduct this training. For additional information, reach out to Anne Kelsey Lamb at anne@rampasthma.org.
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Asthma Management for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
On April 28th, we hosted a webinar on Asthma Management for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder, presented by Sophie Maleng, MN, PPCNP-BC, ARNP, Developmental Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Washington. Slides can be found here and the presentation recording is here.
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Advancing the Role of CHWs and Promotoras in Asthma Management: What We’re Doing
As a core part of our Health Care Equity goal, RAMP advocates for policies and programs to integrate CHWs and promotoras into the health care system, focusing on Medi-Cal given the disproportionate impact of asthma on low-income communities. RAMP also works to build the capacity of CHWs and promotoras to improve asthma management. Why CHWs and Promotoras? Community Health Workers…
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Registration Now Open: RAMP’s Webinar on Air Quality, Sustainable Transportation, Climate, and Health; 5/28
RAMP is pleased to announce that we’re hosting a webinar on California air quality, sustainability, climate, and health in collaboration with the American Lung Association (ALA). Register today! The webinar is scheduled for May 28th, from 12:00-1:00 pm Pacific, and will feature: Registration is now open. We hope to see you there!
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Asthma and Health Equity
On April 16th, RAMP hosted a CHW meeting on Asthma and Health Equity, presented by Esmeralda E. Morales, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary, Asthma and Sleep, Stanford University. Presentation slides can be found here.