By AMY BRISSON, Times Correspondent
CHESTER — Crozer Keystone Health System and the Chester Environmental Partnership are launching a collaborative program to educate families about asthma in children.
In a city where it’s estimated 20 percent of schoolchildren may suffer from asthma, the program will aim to address the causes of flare-ups within and around the home, such as dust, second-hand smoke, mold and pet hair.
The partnership between CEP and Crozer-Keystone was recognized with a proclamation at City Hall on Wednesday.
“This is a first in the region, where we’re partnering with Crozer to go into homes and train families on how to deal with asthma triggers in the home,” said CEP President the Rev. Horace Strand.
The program kicks off at 11 a.m. May 20, with a community cleanup event around the city. Public Dumpsters will be available for residents to get rid of problematic furniture and household junk.
Dumpsters will be located on the northeastern corner of 10th and Potter streets, southwestern corner of 12th and Spruce streets, southeastern corner of 11th and Remington streets and northwestern corner of Seventh and Caldwell streets. They will remain until filled.
More information about the programs is available by contacting Crozer’s Kids Asthma Management Program at 610-447-6009, or CEP at 610-872-7471.
See the post 'Chester Children are Puffers' from March 15. I strongly believe that way far more than 20% of Chester students have asthma. How about putting some resources into finding out the true numbers so we can get some real help around here. The problem is much bigger than a dusty living room with a dog and a smoking parent.
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