FIGHTING ASHTMA

“He couldn’t get enough air. I had no idea he had asthma.

This was six months ago when Jackson (5) had his first full-blown asthma attack. His mom was terrified.

Fighting Asthma & Related Diseases

We intervene in a family’s home to end a cycle of severe, uncontrolled asthma, particularly in the South Bronx.

AIRnyc uses simple, low-cost interventions administered by Community Health Workers, a relatively inexpensive staffing model. However, cost is only one of the reasons our Community Health Workers are the most effective way to serve communities experiencing major barriers to healthcare.

↓40%

Reduction in Hospitalizations

↓43%

Reduction in Emergency Room Visits

Why do we help primarily low-income Black and Latinx children?

The burden of asthma in the United States falls disproportionately on low-income, people of color. These groups have the highest asthma rates, deaths, and hospitalizations.

Why Do We Focus on Helping Children in the South Bronx?

The South Bronx has one of the highest poverty rates in NYC, is known for high air pollution levels and one of the highest death and disease rates from asthma in the country. Disparities in asthma management have been observed among public school children in the Bronx, especially for Black and Latino children.

3X Higher

Rate of Asthma

Highest

Asthma-Related ER Visits

“My favorite ways to help kids with asthma”

Community Health Worker, Mariluz

Bring in asthma-friendly cleaning products and train parents on how to use them
Help families to reduce clutter and carpets to reduce mold and dust which are big asthma triggers
Educate parents on exactly how asthma medicine works in the lungs so they understand how important it is to not miss a dose
Provide mattress and pillow covers - so simple, affordable and immediately helpful for breathing