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April 13, 2010 |
TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEM CELEBRATES ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH
In the United States alone, almost seven million children have asthma, which is one of the most common, serious, chronic diseases of childhood. Asthma affects more than 23 million Americans and nearly 4,000 lives are cut short by this disease each year. Eleven Americans die every day from asthma. There are about 7,840 adults and 2,510 children in Jefferson County who are living with asthma. In addition, asthma is a leading cause of hospital emergency department visits and school absenteeism. Children miss nearly 15 million school days a year due to asthma.
In response to these alarming statistics, and in an effort to raise public awareness, Trinity Health System is joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to participate in the Asthma Awareness Month campaign. Trinity is sponsoring a coloring contest to promote awareness. Coloring pages can be obtained at Trinity's website www.trinityhealth.com or at Trinity West's front information desk (main entrance).
Download the Asthma Awareness Month Coloring Pages!
The contest is open to students in grades Preschool through 6th grade. 1st and 2nd place prizes will be given in the following categories: preschool and kindergarten, 1st-3rd grade, and 4th-6th grade. Colored pages can be dropped off at the information desk at Trinity West or mailed to: Trinity Medical Center West, ATT: Respiratory Diagnostic Department, 4000 Johnson Rd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
The deadline for submission is May 10th. 1st place prizes are $50 gift certificates to the Fort Steuben Mall and 2nd place prizes are $25 gift certificates to the Fort Steuben Mall.
Respiratory Therapists will be a thr Mall on Monday, May 17th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm to answer questions and provide information.
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