Current Projects
- 2011 Utah Asthma Task Force Priorities
- Utah Asthma Task Force Sustainability Plan
- Utah Legislature Recognizes Open Airways Program - The 2008 Utah Legislature recently recognized the efforts of the Utah Asthma Task Force and the American Lung Association of Utah to address problems caused by asthma.
Utah Asthma Task Force Action Groups
The Utah Asthma Task Force improves asthma management through work completed in three action groups:
Asthma Managment / Health Systems Action Group
- Asthma Telehealth
- Asthma Care Pharmacies
- Provider Manual
- Emergency Department Discharge Materials
- Medical office education materials
Contacts-
Chair: Jeff Zobell, PharmD
Primary Children's Medical Center
Jeffery.Zobell@imail.org
Staff Support: Becca Jorgensen
Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-9272
rjorgens@utah.gov
Population Issues Action Group
- Asthma School Advocate Resource Packet - A tool that will be used by Asthma School Advocates to increase awareness and management of asthma in schools.
- Asthma School Resource Manual
Contacts-
Chair: Lynette Hansen
Alitus Health Plans
lynette.hansen@ahplans.com
Staff Support: Kellie Baxter
Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-6259
kabaxter@utah.gov
Risk Factors Action Group
Staff Support: Becca Jorgensen
Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-9272
rjorgens@utah.gov