12 Steps for Reducing Allergens at Home

Microscopic dust particles People with allergies know that there are things that trigger allergic reactions  all around us. They are practic...

Back-to-school tips for parents of children with asthma

By Kateri Wimsett, Education and Outreach Specialist   It’s here – the back-to-school season. As a working professional, married to a hig...

What is an Asthma Action Plan?

Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that can be serious and even life threatening. People with asthma have increased sensitivity to th...

May is Asthma Awareness Month

Maine continues to have some of the highest asthma rates in the nation. Emergency departments deal with almost 8,500 visits a year for asthm...

Wood Stoves: Tips for safe and efficient use

Wood stoves are common in Thurston County. They supply heat and keep us cozy through our long, dark, wet winters. When wood stoves are not ...

Prevent adult-onset occupational asthma

Isocyanates (eye-so-sigh-a-nates) are chemicals that can cause asthma and cancer, irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat, and even cause d...

Healthy Homes Program

Are you looking for help to reduce exposure to toxics, asthma triggers, mold, lead, or other housing-related health risks?  Trained Healthy...