2009 Data Conference

PROGRAM GOAL

The goal of the Data Conference is to inform participants of the latest developments in Chicago- and Illinois-focused asthma-related research.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Identify effective components of a training program for community health workers
Describe methods to teach patients how to use respiratory inhalers correctly
Discuss unique aspects of asthma in Hispanics
Describe the impact Community Health Educators can have on reducing the burden of asthma
Identify factors related to the adult caregiver that might influence asthma morbidity and obesity in children

AGENDA

Evaluation of an Asthma Medication Training Program for Mexican Community Health Workers
Molly Martin, MD, MAPP, Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Rush University Medical Center

Teaching Respiratory Inhaler Techniques to Patients with Acute Asthma: Towards a Performance Measure
Jerry Krishnan, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Studies; Director, Asthma and COPD Center; Director, Refractory Obstructive Lung Disorders Clinic, University of Chicago Medical Center

Genetics of Asthma in Latino Americans
Pedro Avila, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy-Immunology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Networking Break

Implementing Successful Community Health Educator Programs
Victoria Persky, MD, Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health
Maureen Damitz, AE-C, Senior Director of Programs, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

The Influence of Caregivers' Psychosocial Status on Childhood Asthma and Obesity
Lisa K. Sharp, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Health Promotion Research, University of Illinois at Chicago

Faculty Disclosure Statements

CMEs/CNEs/CEs

Doctors
The American College of Chest Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM ACCP Accreditation Statement

Nurses
Oakton Community College, Alliance for Lifetime Learning, Continuing Education for Health Professionals designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 ANCC Contact Hours. ANCC RN CNE Statement

Respiratory Therapists
The Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago is an approved continuing education sponsor by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 3.5 continuing education hours of credit will be awarded upon completion of the program.