Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
Working to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma.
PVAC is a coalition of health professionals and institutions, community groups and residents, public health organizations, municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, schools, day care, housing and environmental groups committed to improving asthma and environmental conditions that affect health in Western Mass.
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States
ph: 413.794.7600
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RESOURCES for COVID and ASTHMA
CDC guidance on asthma and COVID19
- COVID Symptoms- English:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf, Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms-sp.pdf
- Handwashing- English:https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-poster-english-508.pdf , Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-poster-spanish-508.pdf
- Factsheets in English/Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
- Stop the spread of germs poster: English: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs-sp.pdf
MORE ASTHMA AND COVID19 Resources
Update on Springfield Healthy Homes Asthma Program
The Springfield Healthy Homes Asthma Program has moved to telephone education and limite d delivery of supplies. For more information, contact pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com.
PVAC awards
PVAC and its leaders have received accolades in the past year for the vital work taking place in the Pioneer Valley:
- Sarita Hudson received the Asthma Achievement Award for her leadership of the Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition from the Partners Asthma Center on March 5, 2020 at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston.
- Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition received the Region1 EPA Children's Health Award in September 2019.
- Longtime PVAC Chair Dr. Matt Sadof received the Healthcare Heroes - Community Health award on October 25, 2019. Congratulations, Matt!
Revitalize CDC Video Highlights Springfield Asthma Program
On October 20, 2018, Revitalize CDC was honored at the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for the short video it created for its “Healthy Homes” asthma home visiting program. RCDC’s submission was part of a competition by MACDC to select a video that best represented the effect of the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in communities throughout the state.
Check out the video from Revitalize CDC about our pilot program
Background on the PVAC's opposition to the Biomass Plan
Springfield area is named the #1 Asthma Capital
The most challenging place in the US for asthma. The data is based on ALL of Hampden County, not just the City of Springfield.
May 17, 2018: Springfield City Council Health & Human Services Committee Meeting on Asthma Capital Data
Sarita Hudson and Dr. Matt Sadof met with the City Council Health & Human Services Committee Chair Jesse Lederman and City Councilor Tim Allen about the asthma data for Springfield.
Masslive: "An epidemic:" Springfield tops asthma ranking
WWLP: Report: Springfield is most challenging place to live with asthma
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Asthama is chronic (long term) lung disease that makes breathing difficult for people. It is caused by continual airway inflammation, frequented by episodes of increased swelling or inflamation. Asthma is not curable, but manageable. With the right treatment and proper asthma management, people with asthma can live an active and healthy lifestyle. To learn more about Asthma, visit The American Lung Association
Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States
ph: 413.794.7600
pioneerv