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14 May 2011 2 Comments

Our new YouTube interview/movie!

Although we love writing about our days at school sites and showing our BreatheEasy readers photos, we also know that sometimes watching a short “film” and listening to the story is very important. Sure, we can tell you about our day, but why not have the people we are helping tell the story for us [...]

10 May 2011 17 Comments

Great local interview about allergies for you!

BreatheEasy scours the web for the most relevant, most recent information for our readers, and we were excited to find this informative allergy interview. It was just posted 2 days ago. The suggestions and information are given by a Hayward-based doctor, so it hits close to home! We like hearing from Bay Area doctors and are proud [...]

5 May 2011 7 Comments

New photos of Dr. Burns being awarded the Regional Hero Award @the Public Health Heroes Awards Ceremony

On March 30th 2011 Dr. Burns, the executive director of the Breathmobile, was awarded the Regional Hero award at the 15th Annual Public Health Heroes Awards Ceremony. The event was in Berkeley. Dr. Anothony B. Iton presented the award to Dr. Burns (he is pictured) and Dr. Stephen M. Shortell, Dean of Dean of the School of [...]

27 April 2011 2 Comments

Dive into our *feature article* !!!

 The Northern California Breathmobile rolls into West Contra Costa County and Bayview Hunters Point   Mike Tringale, the Vice President of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said, “There is no such thing as an asthma-free city.” Although this statement seems simple and to the point, it actually points to a sad reality of [...]

28 March 2011 99 Comments

Breathe easy…and think deeply

Everyday BreatheEasy tries to put the childhood asthma epidemic into words, pictures, and videos. But, somtimes you come across some really thought-provoking quotes, and you can’t help but think, “You know what, they said it much better that I could have.” Even though we put all sorts of statistics and facts on our pages and [...]

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26 March 2011 28 Comments

Burgers & childhood asthma- definitely not a match made in heaven

BreatheEasy loves to inform its readers about interesting and important asthma studies, especially when it comes to studies that have to do with leading a healthy lifestyle. We are concerned about our population and want our children to develop healthy habits that they will pass on to their children.  Although some people may think that having [...]

25 March 2011 46 Comments

Don’t forget today’s Health Fair at Lafayette!

Its been one busy week for the Breathmobile!  In addition to last night’s hugely successful health fair at Cornerstone’s Missionary Baptist Church in Bayview Hunters Point, we are going to be at the health fair at Oakland’s Lafayette Elementary today, right after our scheduled Lafayette student appointments end.  We would love to see you there! Let us know if [...]

23 March 2011 4 Comments

Need a NCA Breathmobile flyer for school,office,place of worship,or community center?

Do you know parents at a school or in your circle that want to find out more about the Northern CA Breathmobile, but you don’t have time or you’re not totally sure how to put it into words? Has someone asked you about the Breathmobile, but you don’t have time to explain it? Do you want something hanging [...]

22 March 2011 6 Comments

We love Place@Prescott for taking asthma control seriously!

Today and March 17th’s visit to Place@Prescot t made us so proud of our Breathmobile families. It makes us breathe easy knowing that our service is being taken advantage of and appreciated. We are thrilled that the school right next to Prescott-Joseph is really taking asthma management seriously-we have been getting very few cancellations and no [...]

21 March 2011 13 Comments

First ever visit to Lake Elementary in San Pablo!

Our West Contra Costa County new-school visits continued with Lake Elementary today. It was our first ever visit in San Pablo, and the Breathmobile, along with the school officials, were very excited to get the day started. It took a LOT of phone calls and information-spreading to parents, to get us to this day. There are a LOT of kids with [...]