KCAF initiatives and resources

The King County Asthma Forum (KCAF) is a local asthma coalition originally convened by Public Health - Seattle & King County and the American Lung Association of Washington in 1998. KCAF brings together individuals and agencies to establish an on-going asthma network to communicate about, collaborate on, and coordinate projects that improve and support asthma prevention, diagnosis, and management in King County.

Objectives

Establish an on-going communication network within King County

Identify individuals and agencies who may want to participate in the forum

Identify gaps in existing services and activities in King County

Identify opportunities for coordination and collaboration across projects and agencies

Increase awareness of asthma, including prevention, diagnosis and management

Develop activities to improve control of asthma in King County

KCAF activities

Advocacy

Development of joint projects

Patient and provider education

www.PediatricAsthma.org -- KCAF featured as one of 14 featured programs

Past projects

Healthy Homes II Asthma Project
A research project funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that looked at environmental and clinical management of children with asthma.
Allies Against Asthma
- Final Evaluation Report: January 2002 –June 2005
- Allies Against Asthma: Planning Year Evaluation Report
  A detailed report of activities carried out during the planning year and progress the Forum made towards achieving its goals and objectives.
Asthma Management in Educational Settings
In collaboration with the American Lung Association of Washington and Washington Asthma Initiative.
Support groups for families
Advocate for obtaining Medicaid payment for mattress covers

Contact information

Gail Tanaka
King County Asthma Forum

Public Health - Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave, Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-263-8221
Fax: 206-205-0525
Email: Gail.Tanaka@kingcounty.gov