The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recognizes that chronic conditions like asthma and allergies are best managed with the support of a community1. At CenCal Health, we strive to support members through adequate education to effectively manage asthma. Educating patients on appropriate medication management and adherence to long-term asthma controller medication may prevent and control asthma symptoms, reduce the need for rescue medication, asthma-related Emergency Department (ED) visits, inpatient admissions, missed days of work or school, and improve quality of life.
CenCal Health offers health education materials to all members identified with asthma. These materials include Breathe Better member mailers, which inform members with asthma about proper medication use, CenCal Health’s online education library, transportation benefits, and how to connect with a Health Educator. Additionally, a blank Asthma Action Plan is included in the Breathe Better mailer. Members are encouraged to complete the Asthma Action Plan with their provider annually and bring it to all visits. Members can also request health education materials through their Member Portal account.
Help patients with persistent asthma live and breathe better by utilizing the prescribed long‐term asthma controller medications and sharing these health education materials.
Resources
For a copy of CenCal Health’s Asthma Action Plan template, please visit:
www.cencalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/asthma-action-plan.pdf
Health education materials are available through the CenCal Health Online Health Library, and can be found here: www.cencalhealth.org/health-and-wellness/
Wellness and Prevention flyers are sent to members who are overdue for specific screenings and services. These flyers are also available on the CenCal Health website in both English and Spanish: www.cencalhealth.org/providers/patient-education-materials/
Please contact the Population Health team for questions and additional support at: populationhealth@cencalhealth.org