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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers … Read more

Air Quality Awareness Week

Learn how air quality affects your health during Air Quality Awareness Week, Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5, 2017. The Village Green Program is an excellent example of this year's theme: Be Air Aware. 2017 Topics Wildfires Asthma and … Read more

World Asthma Day

The aim of World Asthma Day is to raise awareness, care and support for those affected by asthma. Whilst the primary focus is supporting the person with asthma, support may also extend to family, friends and caregivers. Asthma is a … Read more

Emerging Lead and Healthy Homes Issues Training

When: Thursday, May 4th, time TBD Where: NC CLPPP Western Region Educational Meeting, Mills River, NC Primary audience: public health professionals To register: email Megan Rodgers, merodgers@unc.edu Click here for more information.

Asthma Fair

In celebration of World Asthma Day and Asthma Awareness Month, the Triangle Asthma Coalition is hosting an Asthma Fair on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9am-12:30pm. Activities include: Educational Sessions (provided in English and Spanish) – 10am-12pm Fun Games for … Read more

5 Steps to a Healthy Home training

When: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 2-5pm Where: 915 W. Gate City Blvd., Suite A, Greensboro, NC Primary audience: Lay Health Advisers For more information contact Megan Rodgers at merodgers@unc.edu. Click here for more information.   

National Women’s Health Week

National Women's Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time … Read more

Environmental Asthma Triggers Training

When: Wednesday, May 17th, 9am-12pm Where: Partnership for Community Care, Greensboro, NC Primary audience: public health professionals To register: email Megan Rodgers, merodgers@unc.edu Click here for more information.

An Overview of Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention

When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Duration: 11:15am - 12:15pm (1 hour) Where: New Agriculture Building, Pittsboro, NC Primary audience: Chatham Co Cooperative Extension LHAs For more information, contact Megan Rodgers at merodgers@unc.edu.