During camp children learn about asthma self management through a group of health professionals services which include: doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and other health care professional who also provide 24 hours supervision to the campers.
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ASTHMA EDUCATION |
- Over Night Camp
- Horseback Riding
- Therapy Dogs
- Arts & Crafts
- Toys
- Games & Sports
- Latin Dance
- Folkloric Dance
- Handouts & Gifts |
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Campers can learn to manage their own asthma when they participate in the American Lung Association's Open Airways For Schools program.
The American Lung Association's Open Airways For Schools program educates and empowers children through a fun and interactive approach to asthma self-management. It teaches children how to detect the warning signs of asthma, avoid their triggers and make decisions about their health.
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| CAMPER SELECCTION PROCESS |
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SCREENING NIGHT |
| All applications will be carefully considered before making a selection. No applicant will be denied due to race, religion, gender, or ethnic background. Download Application... |
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Days before Camp Not-A-Choo, medial staff will review selected children.
Applicants will be screened for lung function by a specialist. |
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| COST |
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YUMA TOBACCO ASTHMA COALITION |
The cost varies from a minimum of $ 5.00 to $ 70.00 and parents can choose what they can afford. |
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Yuma Asthma Camp Not-A-Choo is brought to you by:
Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
Western Arizona Area Health Education Center
Yuma County Public Health Services
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Health Choice Generations
University of Arizona
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| CONTACT US |
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Oscar Franco, Camp Director
Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
214 W. Main Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
ofranco@rcfbh.org
(928) 627-9222
Gloria Cisneros, YTAC Coordinator
Yuma County Health Department
(928) 317-4580 ext 1663
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