Research Article

Regional Disparity in Asthma Prevalence and Distribution of Asthma Education Programs in Texas

Table 1

Compendium of active asthma education/management programs in Texas (2019).

PHROrganization nameOrganization typeEducation programAddress/CountyTarget population

1University Medical Center (UMC)-LubbockEducational institutionCamp zone3502 22nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79410/Lubbock CountyAsthmatic children (aged 7–11)
806-392-6128

3Asthma Chasers/Positive BreathingOther agencies/community collaborationsAsthma chasers/positive breathingP.O. Box 742422, Dallas, TX 75374,/Dallas CountyParents, children and caregivers
469-245-7994

3Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas—Martha Foster Lung Care CenterEducational institutionDallas independent school district program3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75246/Dallas CountySchool nurses, nurse assistants and other school personal, adult and pediatric patients
214-820-9774

3Children’s Medical Center of DallasHealth care/hospital systemAsthma management program (the health and wellness alliance for children)1935 Medical District Dr., Dallas, TX 75235/Dallas CountyPediatric patients
214-456-7000

3Cook Children’s PulmonologyHealth care/hospital systemAsthma education1500 Cooper St., Fort Worth, TX 76104/Tarrant CountyChildren with asthma and their families
254-935-4981

3Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region-6Other agencies/community collaborationsAsthma1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202/Dallas CountyPublic/community
214-665-6663

3John Peter Smith HospitalHealth care/hospital systemSchool based care (SBC)—chronic care model1500 S Main St., Fort Worth, TX, 76104/Tarrant CountyPediatric patients
81t7-702-3431

3Parkland Health & Hospital SystemHealth care/hospital systemBetter breathing program5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235/Dallas CountyPediatric patients
214-590-8000

3University of North Texas Health Science Center (in collaboration with Fort Worth Independent School District)Educational institutionAsthma 411: A collaborative asthma initiative to improve community health3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107/Tarrant CountySchool children
817-735-5098

4The University of Texas Health NortheastEducational institutionBreath of life – Mobile11937 US HWY 271, Tyler, TX 75708/Smith CountySchool children
903-877-8925

6American Lung Association of the Southwest States (Houston)Other agencies/community collaborationsALA initiatives2030 North Loop West, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77018/Harris CountyCommunity, health workers and schools
713-629-5864

6Baylor College of Medicine-Environmental Health ServiceEducational institutionBCM environmental health service1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030/Harris CountyHealthcare professionals and the public
713-798-1082
214-820-9774

6Gulf Coast Asthma CoalitionCoalitionGulf coast asthma coalition8000 N. Stadium, Houston, TX 77063/Harris CountyGeneral population
832-393-5154

11 Coastal Bend Asthma InitiativeCoalitionCoastal bend asthma initiative209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401/Neuces CountyMainly children with asthma
361-694-6547

6Texas Children’s Health Insurance PlanOther agencies/community collaborationsTCHIP asthma program2450 Holocombe Blvd #34l, Houston, TX 77021/Harris CountyPediatric patients
832-824-1000

6Texas Children’s HospitalHealth care/hospital systemNA6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030/Harris CountyPediatric patients
832-822-3315

6The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonEducational institutionNA6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030/Harris CountyPediatric/Adolescent patients
713-500-5732

6University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalEducational institutionUTMB Children’s asthma program301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555/Galveston CountyPediatric patients
281-221-8853

7McLane Children’s Scott and White Children’s HospitalHealth care/hospital systemMcLane Children’s scott & white asthma outreach program1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502/Bell CountyPatients, schools and communities
254-935-4981

7Seton Healthcare FamilyHealth care/hospital systemSeton asthma center5555 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751/Travis CountyPediatric patients and their families
512-324-5909

8Northeast Independent School DistrictIndependent school districtAsthma awareness education program8961 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217/Bexar CountySchool children an staff
210-356-9247

8South Texas Asthma Coalition’s Pediatric Managing Asthma through Case Management in Homes (PMATCH)CoalitionPMATCH8207 Callaghan Road, #140 San Antonio, Texas 78230/Bexar CountyChildren with asthma and their families
210-602-3113

8University Health System (University Hospital)—Respiratory Care DepartmentEducational institutionAsthma education701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207/Bexar CountyAdult and pediatric patients
210-358-2798

10Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center (MRGB AHEC)Educational institutionAnnual asthma education and screening program1505 Calle Del Norte, Suite 430, Laredo, TX 78041/Webb CountyAdults and children
956-712-0037

10The Hospitals of Providence Memorial CampusHealth care/hospital systemCommunity health program2001 N Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79902/El Paso CountyPediatric patients
915-577-6992

11Driscoll Children’s Hospital—Coastal Bend Asthma InitiativeHealth care/Hospital systemCamp easy breathers3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411/Nueces CountyPediatric patients
361-694-4580

11Texas A&M School of Public HealthOther agencies/community collaborationsPARE2101 McColl Rd, McAllen/Hidalgo CountyFamilies with asthma
(956) 668–6311