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JUST BE KIDS 

Working Together to Let Kids with Asthma

School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program for Children

Facilitating the Administration of Controller Medication for Children with Asthma While in School

In the United States, many children suffer from asthma and suboptimal treatment with preventive medications is common. The School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program provides children with uncontrolled persistent asthma controller medication doses daily while at school, given to them by a school nurse or a trained staff member. The SBAT program also provides resources for school nurses and staff, healthcare providers, and caregivers to assist children with asthma experience fewer symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life. This evidence-based intervention program, in collaboration with healthcare providers, improves health and academic outcomes, ability to engage in physical activities, and can make a positive difference in the quality of life for children with asthma.

Resources for
School Nurses
and Staff

School nurses and support staff appreciate the SBAT Program as it provides them with assistance to care for kids with asthma by administering daily anti-inflammatory asthma medications during school. Click on the link below and explore all of the resources that we provide for school nurses and staff to offer a successful SBAT program.

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Resources for
Healthcare Professionals

The SBAT program links primary care and specialist providers, school-based health providers, and caregivers to confirm asthma diagnosis and prescribe controller therapies. The SBAT Program provides an opportunity to reach children at increased risk for poor outcomes, even if they have limited contact with the healthcare system. For more information, please review healthcare provider resources.

Resources for Caregivers

Whether you are a parent, stepparent, grandparent, or non-relative caregiver outside of the home, such as an organized daycare provider, we understand the enormous responsibility of caring for a child with asthma and the SBAT program can help. Our program provides education, support, and resources for caregivers to optimize children's asthma management.

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Testimonials

Caregiver

“I think it is a tremendous help, because if I'm running late and we're already down the street, I'm not going to turn around and go back home. So, I think that it is a benefit for the children, as well as for adults. We don't want them to be sick when they're at school, but sometimes, we're humans too. We forget. It's not that we intend to, you know, forget. It's just that’s life.”
PLEASE NOTE: All testimonials were provided by caregivers, kids with asthma, and school nurses and staff members during a series of program-related focus groups with the intent to acquire feedback from those who participated in our program. To maintain confidentiality, no names have been used.
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The SBAT Program

SCHOOL-BASED ASTHMA THERAPY PROGRAM 

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Phone (520) 576-2578

Email: Breatheinschool@gmail.com

Funding for creation of this website was provided by the

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (R01HL144652)

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