Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Mission
Serves those affected by asthma and allergies through education, support, and resources.
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Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
Continue working on backpack project, or conduct research on technology offerings such as the nurse portal or e-store.
Services
Target Population
Most likely focus on Children and Parents; General health promotion and wellness; the team this semester will be working on a project in which they compile resources and create a list about allergy-aware restaurants in the StL area
Programs
Access to resources: other social services, prescriptions, bed encasing, asthma equipment
Advocacy for insurance coverage
Community education and awareness
Provider education and awareness
Policy development
Site Information
Site Since: 2014
Site Coordinator:
Chris Martinez - Executive Director - cmartinez@aafastl.org
Format: Hybrid
Dress Code: Business casual
Where to Meet: Please walk in the main entrance and ask for Reagan at the front desk.
Parking: Visitor parking is available in the lot on Belt Avenue off of Delmar Blvd., immediately to the east of the campus. Street parking is also available.
Initial Site Visit: February 13th at 4pm.
For in-person visits, the AAFA Office is located at 5501 Delmar Suite A450; The front entrance is not on Delmar but Belt Ave. There is parking available in the visitor's lot (enter off Belt) or street parking is also available. Stop at the front desk to sign in on the iPad- which will notify AADFA of your arrival. Students should grab a visitor's pass as well. Their office is on the 4th floor, there are plaques with arrows showing the way to the office.
In the News: How to handle asthma and allergies from Fox 2 Now on April 11th, 2022
Back to School with Food Allergies? 8 Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe from St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug 14, 2018.
