Participating in HEAL
Participants in the HEAL Project receive an examination for their child with asthma by a Pediatric Asthma Specialist, including allergy testing. The levels of mold and other indoor allergens are also measured in the homes of families that are enrolled into the project. Asthma Counselors are available to some families to assist with improving access to health care and safer home environments for their child with asthma. The HEAL Asthma Counselor works with families selected for the project to reduce asthma symptoms, understand the nature of asthma and identify appropriate resources and access to healthcare for asthma.
Children ages 4-12 with moderate to severe asthma may be eligible to enroll in this project. A letter requesting permission to contact parents about the project will be sent home with students from their Orleans Parish schools in the next several months. The letter needs to be signed by the parent or guardian and returned to school in order to participate in the project. Schools in Orleans Parish that are distributing the letter include the state-run Recovery District Schools, charter schools, public schools, and parochial (Catholic) schools. Health care providers will also be given information on how to refer children to the project for potential participation.
To learn more about participation in HEAL, call 504-988-HEAL (504-988-4325).
