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31 May 2011 17 Comments

Misunderstandings about asthma- antibiotics

It is easy to make mistakes with asthma meds, because there are lots of things to remember. That is why the Breathmobile staff takes their time in explaining every medicine, how to take the medicine, and how to take care of the medicine. That is why it is SO important to have an asthma action plan [...]

27 May 2011 4 Comments

The Breathmobile is partnering w/ NFL Player Jahvid Best!!!

On May 27th as the Breathmobile was in San Pablo at Lake Elementary, Dr. Burns brought a VERY special guest aboard. Detroit Lions’ Running Back, Jahvid Best, came on-board the Breathmobile along with his family, who along with other core leaders, make up the BEST Foundation. Wow!!!   Make sure you check out the Facebook photo album of our time with Jahvid Best [...]

26 May 2011 12 Comments

Great site! http://hurleyasthmakids.com/

A lot of children and adults who have asthma do not use their medications properly or they don’t know how to clean the house in such a way as to get rid of triggers or they dont know how to use a peak flow meter or how to use their spacer…the list goes on and [...]

20 May 2011 1 Comment

May 20th at West Oakland Middle School

We had a good half day today West Oakland Middle School. The 94607 area code is known for having a very high rate of asthma amongst its child population, so we are very happy to have several schools in the the 94607 area code (West Oakland) or our Breathmobile list. Here is a photo of our [...]

16 May 2011 2 Comments

Watch Dr. Piltch on YouTube!

We were fortunate enough to get multiple testimonies on May 9th, which was the Breathmobile’s first day at Bayview Elementary. Bayview Elementary is our second school in San Pablo, and we are thrilled to help more families in West Contra Costa County. In addition to the school principal and the school secretary, Dr. Piltch, the doctor on [...]

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 [...]

13 May 2011 20 Comments

Tuesday May 17th: Asthma Awarness Fair @Eastmont Town Mall

Asthma Awareness Month Eastmont Mall Fair on May 17th!!! As the Alameda County Asthma Coalition previously determined, the focus will be geared towards:  Anti-Smoking/Secondhand/Third-Hand Smoke. ADDRESS: 7200 Bancroft Ave (between 73rd Ave & Church St) Oakland, CA 94605 Neighborhood: East Oakland   Time: Tuesday May 17, 2011 from 11:00am- 3:00 pm   Location/Venue details: Eastmont Town Center (mall [...]

13 May 2011 71 Comments

BIG events tomorrow! Health fair & Comedy Competition

The Breathmobile has a lot of events coming up during this May Asthma Awareness Month. Two big ones are coming up tomorrow: We will have a Breathmobile info table at the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. Dr. Burns will be there, so make sure to stop by and take a look. Remember our posts and YouTube [...]

10 May 2011 8 Comments

First ever visit to Bayview Elementary a success!

We continue this awesome May Awareness Month with yet another school added to the Breathmobile’s school list! May 9th was our very first day at Bayview Elementary School in San Pablo. We are thrilled that our contracts with West Contra Costa County have taken off so well.   Dr. Piltch was our doctor (immunologist and allergist to [...]