If anyone is interested in Getting the Book "My Child Has Asthma . . . the one for parents and what to do at school, covering IEP's and 504..etc... The number to call to order is 602-300-0831 and the Author is Carla Woyak. (7/1/04)

 

Poison Control Center

One number serves all of the United States

1-800-222-1222

Every household should have this important information. In 2000, Poison Control Centers answered nearly 75,000 calls. Seventy-five percent were managed entirely over the phone. Use it if you think you have a real need.

Camp Not-A-Wheeze

Camp Not-A-Wheeze dates: May 31 - June 6, 2008

Come join us this summer for a magical camp experience! Camp Not-A-Wheeze is the only Arizona camp of its kind providing children with asthma from all over the state a safe, traditional summer camp experience.

Camp-Not-A-Wheeze is an annual week long camp designed especially for asthmatic children between the ages of 7 and 14 years old. Camp takes place at the Friendly Pines facility in Prescott. Children participate in activities ranging from horse back riding, hiking, canoeing, fishing and more while also attending asthma education class to learn more about properly managing their asthma.

Each cabin is designated by age and sex and every cabin has1 to 3 nurses that stay in the cabin with the children during the whole camp.  Licensed medical professionals, who volunteer to ensure a safe, well-monitored environment, accompany campers throughout the week. Make new friends, participate in exciting outdoor activities and create unforgettable memories.

Campers and Volunteers are needed to make the camping experience a success. The American Lung Association is currently taking applications for Camp Not-A-Wheeze 2008.

* Camp Application 2008
* Financial Aid Application 2008
* Volunteer Application

The Arizona Funeral Directors Association Foundation For Children was established in 1998 to help children in our state. When there is no other available resource, school nurses are able to contact the Arizona Funeral Directors Association - Foundation for Children and access funds to make a specific purchase.

"With the expenditure of a relatively small amount of money, the health and school attendance of children can be improved. The AFDA Foundation is there to provide funding for such needs." -- Ron Adair

SNOA's goal is to make information about this valuable resource to ALL nurses in the state. Please pass the word to your school nurse colleagues. SNOA will have Forms available at the monthly Net "working" meetings (see calendar page).

A few things to note when making requests:

1. Only medical treatment, health care or dental needs for under privledged children ages 5 - 17 will be considered. Mental Health requests are not considered.

2. Requests for funding must be made prior to the actual visit, medical test, examination or medical treatment. Reimbursements after the fact are not generally made, but may be considered by the Board in emergency situations.

3. Specific requests to aid eyesight or hearing may be referred. Hearing is referred to the EAR Foundation. Vision requests with a social security # are referred to Prevent Blindness. Without a social security #, vision requests are referred to Nationwide. At Nationwide, parents will be responsible for 10% of the cost and two pair of glasses will be provided.

4. Emergency medications (one time request only) may be granted; ongoing medications are not funded. Ongoing medical care is not provided.

5. Requests for clothing, bedding ir household items are not funded. Requests for burial if a deceased child are not considered; however, most funeral homes will consider reduction in price or donations of some services. It is best to check with several funeral homes for this type of request.

6. Requests for more than $250 will go to the Board of Directors for review before approval. Please submit detailed information regarding the need as possible so the Board can make an informed decison on the request. The Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

7. Requests are only taken between the months of August 1 to May 1.

Remember this fund is not Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff or Yuma exclusive. AZFDA would like to reach every school in the state of Arizona.

Your local funeral home has assisted in providing the funds for the Foundation through personal contributions and community events. We invite you to contact them and develop a relationship. Funeral service professionals are caring, committed individuals who support your efforts in helping the welfare of Arizona's children.

Available from Children's Action Alliance:

"Healthcare Programs for Arizona's Uninsured"

A comprehensive manual detailing eligibility rules and enrollment procedures for state-sponsored health care programs in Arizona

For more information please call Angela Rogers at (602) 266-0707

Please send or fax this information to:

The Health Resource Manual was developed by Kristin Greene at the Arizona Association of Community Health Center and provided to you at no charge by Children's Action Alliance through a grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey.