The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey

About Us Our National Awards “PACNJ provides an example of how a coalition can quickly be solidified and take action if it joins forces around a common objective.” Institute of Medicine of the National Academies Publication, p. 80*
PACNJ Received the American Lung Association 2009 Bernard Gregory Award for Diversity The Bernard Gregory Awards for Diversity are given in recognition of the creation or promotion of more effective diversity practices within the Lung Association family. The review committee was especially pleased with the work PACNJ did with Newark Public Schools both in awarding all 83 schools with the PACNJ Asthma Friendly School Award, and in working with the district to receive the EPA National IAQ Tools for Schools Award for Excellence.
PACNJ Received the United States Environmental Protection Agency 2007 Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools “Special Achievement Award” This award was given in recognition of outstanding commitment to a healthy school environment, at their national conference in Washington D.C.
PACNJ received the Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics 2005 National “Making a Difference Award” This award was given for excellence in asthma education at the AANMA National Conference in Washington D. C.
PACNJ participated in The 1st Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit, The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, Washington D.C., January 7, 2004 and was published in their report. The quote above is from The First Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit, A Focus on Communities, K. Adams, A.C. Greiner, and J.M. Corrigan, Editors, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C. p. 80; www.nap.edu*.

Home ¦ About Us ¦ About Asthma ¦ Asthma Triggers ¦ Asthma Treatment Plan ¦ Schools ¦ Child Care ¦ Resources ¦ En Espanol ¦ Contact Us ¦ Site Map
Copyright 2013 Site by Fringe Marketing LLC

Updated Credits for 2011-2012
The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey is sponsored by the American Lung Association in New Jersey. This publication was supported by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, with funds provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Cooperative Agreement 5U59EH000491-04. Its content are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although this document has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Agreement XA97250908-4 to the American Lung Association in New Jersey, it has not gone through the Agency’s publications review process and therefore, may not necessarily reflect the views of the Agency and no official endorsement should be inferred. Information in this publication is not intended to diagnose health problems or take the place of medical advice. For asthma or any medical condition, seek medical advice from your child’s or your health care professional.

Sponsored by

Disclaimer
The Pediatric Asthma Coalition of New Jersey (PACNJ), disclaims any responsibility for any action taken by viewers as a result of their interpretation of information provided. Viewers are encouraged to discuss medical treatment with their physician. The Pediatric Asthma Coalition of New Jersey is sponsored by the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic (ALAM-A), a nonprofit organization.

Inclusion in this website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, nor does exclusion necessarily indicate disapproval by the Pediatric Asthma Coalition of New Jersey and/or the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic.

The Pediatric Asthma Coalition of New Jersey is not responsible for information, advice, or results related to implementation of said information/advice, provided by any PACNJ member agencies or individual representing said member agencies.