The San Diego Regional Asthma Coalition is a collaborative of diverse agencies and individuals committed to providing leadership in identifying, developing, mobilizing and coordinating resources to prevent asthma and positively impact the lives of people affected by asthma.
WE BELIEVE we have a common purpose.
THEREFORE we set aside our competitiveness and pool our resources to achieve our shared vision and fulfill our mission and we share accountability and responsibility for the Coalition’s successes and challenges.
WE BELIEVE that consistency of individual participation over time is important in building relationships and is necessary for successful collaboration.
THEREFORE Coalition members are expected to attend all Coalition meetings and events and to take responsibility for staying informed regarding Coalition actions and decisions.
WE BELIEVE each Coalition member has a voice.
THEREFORE all opinions are respected and diverse opinions are encouraged.
WE BELIEVE consensus makes for better decisions.
THEREFORE we make decisions that all those present at a meeting or forum agree “they can live with it” and once consensus has been reached all Coalition members agree to support the decision.
WE BELIEVE each person affected by asthma has unique needs.
THEREFORE each person has a right to an individually focused care plan within agreed upon standards of care.
WE BELIEVE the San Diego region is a culturally, linguistically and economically diverse community.
THEREFORE we strive for diversity among our members and we recognize that resources must be offered in ways that meet diverse needs.
WE BELIEVE all people regardless of cultural, social, economic, religious or other difference deserve the right to timely, accurate, and accessible information, education and treatment.
THEREFORE services/information/resources must be readily and easily available where people live, work or go to school
WE BELIEVE individuals, families, organizations (civic, commercial and public benefit) and communities have existing strengths/resources.
THEREFORE we look for strengths/resources to build upon.
WE BELIEVE all people are entitled to indoor and outdoor environments that promote good respiratory health.
THEREFORE we promote healthy housing and universally applied standards of air quality.
To increase awareness and access of asthma prevention and treatment resources in the San Diego region.
To increase the number of high quality, multicultural/lingual asthma prevention and treatment resources.
To improve the quality of medical treatment of asthma.
To increase knowledge and understanding of how asthma impacts the San Diego region by supporting increased primary research and increasing accessibility to existing asthma data and research.
To advocate for improved indoor/outdoor air quality in San Diego County.
To establish the Coalition as a leader in asthma prevention and treatment.
The San Diego Regional Asthma Coalition 2003 - 2005 Strategic Plan (pdf)
The Asthma Coalition includes over 50 actively participating agencies.
African Families Health Initiative
Ahimsa Project
Air Best Heating & Air Conditioning
Allergy & Asthma Medical Group*
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Lung Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties*
Blue Cross of California*
California Children’s Services
Center for Child Health Outcomes
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program
Children's Hospital and Health Center
Children's Physician Medical Group
Chula Vista Elementary School District*
City of San Diego Environmental Services
Comprehensive Health Center
Community Health Group
Community Health Improvement Partners*
Council of Community Clinics*
County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
Environmental Health Coalition*
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Grossmont College
Health Net
Horn of Africa*
Indian Health Council, Inc.*
Kaiser Permanente*
La Maestra Community Clinic*
Latinos y Latinas en Acción
League of Women Voters
Mercy Pediatric Clinic
Mid-City Community Advocacy Network
Mid-City Community Clinic*
National City Collaborative*
National Latino Research Center
Naval Medical Center San Diego*
Neighborhood Healthcare*
Neighborhood House Association Head Start
North County Collaborative
North County Health Services*
Operation Samahan
Pacific Keys Consulting
Palomar Pomerado Medical Center
Paradise Valley Hospital
Parent Teacher Association, Ninth District
Philippine Nurses Association
San Diego City Schools
San Diego County Aging and Independence Services
San Diego County Office of Education*
San Diego Housing Commission
San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health*
San Diego Unified School District
San Ysidro Health Center*
School Health Innovative Program*
Scripps Clinic
Scripps Health System
Sharp Healthcare Grossmont Hospital*
Sharp Health Plan*
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Sweetwater Union High School District*
Tri-City Medical Center
UCSD Community Pediatrics*
UCSD Health Plan
University of California San Diego, School of Medicine*
Union of Pan Asian Communities
Urban League of San Diego
Valle Verde Pediatrics*
Vietnamese Federation of San Diego
Vista Community Clinic*
YMCA Childcare Resource Service*
(Note: Organizations with an asterisk (*) have formally joined as member agencies)
Melissa Stephens
Asthma Coalition Coordinator
American Lung Association of San Diego-Imperial Counties
2750 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 683-7514
FAX (619) 297-8402