Contributors
This edition of Be Smart. Be Well. was made possible with the participation and support of many organizations and individuals. Their advice and assistance was invaluable in developing the Childhood Asthma topic.
Acknowledgements
American Academy of Pediatrics, Boston, MA
American Lung Association, Washington, DC
American Lung Association in Illinois, Chicago, IL
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
Lawndale Christian Fitness Center, Chicago, IL
Healthy Home Healthy Child, Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, IL
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
With very special thanks to
Charles Connor, President/CEO
American Lung Association
Maureen Damitz, Senior Director of Programs
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Paul Garbe, Chief,
Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch
National Center for Environmental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Barbara Kaplan
Director of Asthma Programs
American Lung Association
Judith Palfrey, M.D., President
American Academy of Pediatrics
Patricia Perkins, Asthma Educator
Healthy Homes/Healthy Child Program
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Stephanie Vomvouras, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Editor, BeSmartBeWell.com
Raoul L. Wolf, M.D.
Professor and Chief, Section of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
The University of Chicago and La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Our sincere gratitude to those who agreed to tell their stories:
Trinity Bailey
Joan DeFilippo
Tim DeFilippo
Marlene Fason
Aida Perez
Tiffany Perez
And thanks to all who participated in the videos
| Jocelyn Anderson | Michael Meersman |
| Philip Baccus | Adam Milbrandt |
| Zion Banks | Alex Milbrandt |
Brianna Brandon |
David Mrazek |
| Doug Bosse | Lily Mrazek |
| Ema Coleman | Chantil Ochoa |
| Tanzania Evans | Jimmy Perez, Jr |
| Devin Donaldson | Shavonne Robinson |
| R. Fornuto | Ashawandae Spencer |
| Kiera Gamill | Chantasia Stamps |
| Teana Gamill | Shana Taylor |
| Akta King | Katrina Preston-Waddington |
| Jerieka King | Akiyah Wafford |
| Kathryn Lucido | Aryonna Wafford |
| Ellen Martin | Ladiva Young |
