This document summarizes an assessment of asthma resources and services for residents of Newark, New Jersey. The methodology included a manual and electronic review of medical, self-management, and environmental programs at the municipal and state level. Interviews were also conducted with local hospitals, health department providers, and community wellness staff. The purpose was to provide a comprehensive assessment of asthma resources and identify any gaps. Significant findings included that asthma affects many adults and children in Newark, and there was no existing comprehensive resource guide. Outcomes included an electronic directory of available resources that revealed a need for improved self-management resources for youth and adults, as well as limited specialty services and environmental programs. The evaluation recommends partnering with the health department to increase

1. Methodology
Manual and electronic review at
municipal and state level for medical,
self-management, and environmental
programs
Interview for available resources:
Local Hospitals
DOH provider staff
Department of Health and Community
Wellness staff
Purpose
• Provide a comprehensive assessment
of asthma resources and services to
residents of Newark, New Jersey
Significance
• Asthma is a chronic lung disease that
affects 16.4 adults and 70 million
children in the U.S
• In New Jersey, 572,877 adults and
174,36 children are affected, most of
whom reside in the City of Newark.
• No comprehensive resource guide for
asthma related services for the City of
Newark
• Access to such resources can
significantly decrease symptom
severity
Outcomes
• An electronic format of the available
resources in Newark which revealed that
there is a need for a comprehensive
asthma resource guide
• Service gaps identified:
• Limited self management
resources for youth and adults
• Far fewer specialty services for
youth than adults
• Limited environmental programs
for youth and adults
Evaluation
• Partner with Newark Health
Department to develop a community
plan to increase asthma resources for
residents and healthcare providers of
Newark, NJ.
Acknowledgments
• I would like to thank Dr. Felesia
Bowen, my preceptor and Anne
Marie Hill for their time and
guidance throughout the internship.
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City of Newark Community
Asthma Assessment
Anjeli Patel
Felesia Bowen, PhD., DNP
New Jersey Department of Health. (2014). Asthma New Jersey Essex County
Asthma Profile. Asthma Awareness and Education Program
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Self management programs Speciality providers Environmental Programs
Asthma Services in Newark
Youth (ages 1-18) Adult (18+)