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Live Well Allegheny Stories
Allegheny County Asthma Control Program
May is peak allergy and asthma season for most people in the U.S., which is why the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared May “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” Nationally, about 25 million Americans have asthma, 1 in 5 of those are children. Asthma is one of the most common and costly … Continue reading Allegheny County Asthma Control Program
Pitt Eats: Healthy Eating on Campus!
At the beginning of 2021 five new Pitt Eats dining locations on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus became the newest Live Well Allegheny Restaurants. They are The Eatery, Schenley Café, Petersen Events Center- Shake Smart, Petersen Events Center- Steel City Subs and the Cathedral of Learning. We interviewed Pitt Eats’ Sustainability Director Lisia de Lima … Continue reading Pitt Eats: Healthy Eating on Campus!
Breathe PA releases a New Multi-Language Asthma Action Workbook
Breathe Pennsylvania has released a new Asthma Action Workbook in multiple language to address gaps in the healthcare of children with asthma. Language barriers can prevent proper communication between family, school, healthcare providers and community support groups. Breathe Pennsylvania provides supportive programs to address the health and well-being of children with asthma in Allegheny County. … Continue reading Breathe PA releases a New Multi-Language Asthma Action Workbook