Free Asthma Support Resources for Ohio Schools: Empowering Student Health

The commencement of a new academic year presents numerous challenges for families and educational institutions alike. As schools throughout Ohio get ready to welcome students back this fall, the American Lung Association emphasizes the importance of recognizing asthma's dangers for both parents and school healthcare providers.In Ohio, over 163,000 children are currently diagnosed with asthma, but with appropriate support, they can lead productive lives. Thanks to the generous backing from the Reid Wiley Charitable Foundation, the American Lung Association is offering complimentary resources to school-based health professionals and families, such as an Asthma Flipchart, the Back-to-School Backpack initiative, and more.The Reid Wiley Charitable Foundation, established by Glenn and Mary Wiley following their son Reid's tragic passing due to asthma complications in December 2020, aims to spread awareness. Reid, an active athlete diagnosed early with asthma, even played college hockey at the University of Akron.To explore these free resources and raise awareness about asthma's impact in Ohio, parents and school nurses should visit AsthmaOhio.org. (Photo CDC)