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Release Notes – HealthNet Audit Project Release 2 For Case Managers

We’re excited to introduce several key enhancements designed to streamline your workflows, improve care coordination, and enhance overall efficiency. Below is a summary of updates most relevant to your role as a Case Manager.

1. New Calendar Integration

Overview:
A centralized calendar now allows you to view and manage both manual and system-generated events tied to your tasks and member milestones.

Key Features:

  • Create events with title, description, time, and participant selection (members or team) from the ”+New” button in the calendar page
  • View due-dated tasks and calendar events in a daily chronological layout.
  • Automatically track key actions like HRA submission, Care Plan completion and Submission of Care Plans through the calendar events

2. Care Circle Tracking

Overview:
Track and manage each member’s formal and informal care team directly within the platform.

Key Features:

  • Update the member’s care team (add relationship with an existing member or create a new member in the system to be added in your care team) via the “Member’s Care Circle” page in the Member Status form.
  • This page also automatically captures guardians/conservators added during member intake.
  • Visualize the entire care circle under a dedicated tab in Member 360 named as ”Care Circle”. You can add, remove or update the member’s  care circle from the view as well through the action button (Action >Edit).

 

3. Provider Circle Enhancements

Overview:
Improved tracking of provider details involved in member care.

Key Features:

  • Update provider information via the “Member’s Providers” page in Member Status form.
  • Also auto-captures provider data from Member Intake Form (MIF).
  • Visualize all the providers under a dedicated tab in Member 360 named as ”Providers”. You can add, remove or update the member’s providers from the view as well through the action button (Action >Edit).

4. Clinical Review Workflow Enhancements

Overview:
Simplified claim creation and better coordination following clinical reviews.

Key Features:

  • You will receive automated notifications upon review completion by the Clinical Reviewers for your specific members.
  • Clinical Review sign-off triggers automatic Progress Notes Creation which when signed off by the reviewers leads to claim generation (Fee-for-Service).
  • Configured to support HCPCS, modifiers, and time tracking.

5. ECM Eligibility Checklist

Overview:
Eligibility logic embedded into Outreach Forms to guide accurate enrollment decisions.

Key Features:

  • Checklist within Outreach Form helps determine ECM eligibility qualification.
  • System prompts status update if a member is ineligible. So, if you enroll a member initially and mark a member as not eligible, it will show you a prompt to change the status since the member can not be enrolled.
  • Track eligibility via the “My Members’ Eligibilities” view. That will show you a list of members with Member’s names, status and eligibility statuses.

6. Task Page Improvements

Overview:
Enhanced task management interface for better tracking and accountability.

Key Features:

  • Grid-style view for quick review of tasks in Member Status and Progress Notes.
  • “My Tasks” section for editing your open items.
  • Visibility into team tasks within the same member case under ”Other Pending Tasks”
  • Separate view for completed tasks with under ”All Completed Tasks” panel.

7. Member 360 & UI Enhancements

Overview:
Improved design and layout for easier navigation.

Key Features:

  • Visually separate tabs for quick access (Care Plans, HRA, Tasks, etc.).
  • Clearer view names to reduce confusion.

8. Updated Categories and Descriptions for Notifications

Overview:

The notification system has been redesigned for better visual recognition and clarity. This change improves the speed at which users can process alerts and take appropriate action.

What’s Included:

  • Visual Enhancements

Notification icons updated for better identification (e.g., task alerts, reminders).

  • Improved Message Content

Descriptions rewritten to provide clear and concise information about the event.

 

 

Release Notes – HealthNet Audit Project Release 2 For Case Managers

We’re excited to introduce several key enhancements designed to streamline your workflows, improve care coordination, and enhance overall efficiency. Below is a summary of updates most relevant to your role as a Case Manager.

1. New Calendar Integration

Overview:
A centralized calendar now allows you to view and manage both manual and system-generated events tied to your tasks and member milestones.

Key Features:

Create events with title, description, time, and participant selection (members or team).

View due-dated tasks and calendar events in a daily chronological layout.

Automatically track key actions like HRA submission, Care Plan completion and Submission of Care Plans.

2. Care Circle Tracking

Overview:
Track and manage each member’s formal and informal care team directly within the platform.

Key Features:

Update the member’s care team (add relationship with an existing member or create a new member to be added in your care team) via the “Member’s Care Circle” page in the Member Status form.

This page automatically captures guardians/conservators added during member intake.

Visualize the entire care circle under a dedicated tab in Member 360.

3. Provider Circle Enhancements

Overview:
Improved tracking of provider details involved in member care.

Key Features:

Update provider information via the “Member’s Providers” page in Member Status.

Auto-capture provider data from Member Intake Form (MIF).

View and manage providers within the Member 360 “Providers” tab.

4. Clinical Review Workflow Enhancements

Overview:
Simplified claim creation and better coordination following clinical reviews.

Key Features:

Receive automated notifications upon review completion by the Clinical Reviewers for your specific members.

Clinical Review sign-off triggers automatic claim generation (Fee-for-Service).

Configured to support HCPCS, modifiers, and time tracking.

5. ECM Eligibility Checklist

Overview:
Eligibility logic embedded into Outreach Forms to guide accurate enrollment decisions.

Key Features:

Checklist within Outreach Form helps determine ECM qualification.

System prompts status update if a member is ineligible.

Track eligibility via the “My Members’ Eligibilities” view.

6. Task Page Improvements

Overview:
Enhanced task management interface for better tracking and accountability.

Key Features:

Grid-style view for quick review of tasks in Member Status and Progress Notes.

“My Tasks” section for editing your open items.

Visibility into team tasks within the same member case.

Separate view for completed tasks with timestamps.

7. Member 360 & UI Enhancements

Overview:
Improved design and layout for easier navigation.

Key Features:

Visually separate tabs for quick access (Care Plans, HRA, Tasks, etc.).

Clearer view names and notification descriptions to reduce confusion.

8. Updated Categories and Descriptions for Notifications

Overview:

The notification system has been redesigned for better visual recognition and clarity. This change improves the speed at which users can process alerts and take appropriate action.

What’s Included:

Visual Enhancements

Notification icons updated for better identification (e.g., task alerts, reminders).

Improved Message Content

Descriptions rewritten to provide clear and concise information about the event.

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Libertana ECM POC

Libertana ECM POC – Common Overview Guide  

 

📘 What Is This POC About? 

This Proof-of-Concept (POC) is a limited-time sandbox simulation of how Libertana staff can manage the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) member journey using Aztute’s platform. 

This POC demonstrates: 

  • How different roles interact with the system 
  • What steps occur in the ECM member lifecycle 
  • How role-based access reduces confusion and guides users to only what they need 
  • What functions are available in the platform and how to access them 

This guide should be reviewed first before accessing your role-specific user guide. 

 

👥 Key Roles in the ECM POC 

Role  Definition 
DEO / Intake Coordinator  Responsible for entering new members into the system via forms (MIF) or bulk upload from MCPs 
Supervising Case Manager (SCM)  Oversees assignments to Case Managers, reviews care progress, reassigns or inactivates members 
Case Manager (CM)  Provides direct care tasks including outreach, enrollment, assessments, and care plan documentation 
Admin (Claims/Content) 

(Later when there is data) 

Manages system-level updates, claim reviews, and data or template corrections 

You will be granted access to only the tools relevant to your role, reducing errors and making onboarding easier. 

 

ACCESS AZTUTE SYSTEM 

 

🔐 Accessing Aztute – App & Command Center 

This standalone guide explains how to access both components of the Aztute platform: 

1. The App – where Case Managers and Supervisors manage care workflows 

2. The Command Center  (Browser App) – where administrative and program management tasks are performed 

 

🚀 Getting Started 

Before using Aztute, make sure you have: 

  • Your assigned Username and Password 
  • A device with Chrome, Edge, or a mobile browser 
  • Access to either your work email or phone for two-factor authentication (2FA) 

🔐 2FA Note: In most cases, your 2FA is set up using your work email. However, your system administrator may have configured it to use your mobile phone instead—or both. Follow the login prompts accordingly. 

 

 

📱 Accessing the App (Mobile) 

The Aztute App is the care-facing interface used by Case Managers (CMs) and Supervising Case Managers (SCMs) to: 

  • Conduct Outreach 
  • Log Progress Notes 
  • Conduct Basic Assessment 
  • Communicate with your members and teams 

To access the app: 

1. Open your mobile browser or download the Aztute Public Health App from the App Store or Google Play 

2. Launch the app 

3. Enter your Username and Password 

4. Complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) if prompted 

> No need to select an organization – this step is preconfigured for Libertana users. 

 Click the link for Preview – Download the app

 

🖥️ Accessing the Command Center (Web) 

The Command Center is used by: 

  • DEOs / Intake Coordinators to perform member intake (manual or bulk) 
  • SCMs to assign Case Managers and monitor dashboards 
  • CMs to do Outreach, HRAs, Care Plans, Progress Notes (Encounters) 
  • Admins to manage claims, content, and configurations 

To access the Command Center: 

1. Open a desktop browser (Chrome or Edge recommended) 

2. Visit: https://app.aztute.com 

3. Click the Switch icon in the top right 

4. Type Libertana in the field and click Save 

5. Enter your Username and Password 

6. Complete 2FA as configured 

 

> You are only given access to tools that apply to your role. This reduces confusion and ensures you stay within your lane. 

If you are unsure which environment to use, refer to your Role-Based User Guide. 

For technical support, contact: support@aztute.com 

 

 

 

 

🧭 Member Journey Overview – Routine Tasks 

Step  Action Owner  System Behavior / Trigger 
Member Intake (MIF/File)  DEO  Member added to system 
Assignment  SCM  CM notified, member status updated 
Outreach + Enrollment  CM  Outreach triggers claim; enrollment triggers HRA 
HRA  CM  Set to “In Progress” triggers Care Plan 
Care Plan  CM  Submitted plan is visible to SCM 
Progress Notes  CM  First monthly note triggers PMPM claim 
Monitoring  SCM  Uses 360 View, Program Dashboards, CM Productivity 

 

🔁 Ad Hoc / As-Needed Tasks 

Task  Action Owner  Notes 
Intake Edits / Fixes  DEO  Reopen and modify MIF entries if flagged 
Reassign Case Manager  SCM  From All Member Status, reassign member to new CM 
Mark Member Inactive  SCM  From All Member Status 
Flag/Correct Data Issues  All roles → Admin  Admin handles all member-level data corrections 
Update Content / Templates  Admin  Referral lists, dropdowns, and standardized form inputs 
Claim Investigation  Admin  Review status, investigate missed or incorrect claims 

 

🔄 Key Rules & Interdependencies 

Action  Required Precondition 
Outreach  Member assigned to CM by SCM 
HRA  Outreach marked as Successful 
Care Plan  HRA set to “In Progress” 
Progress Notes  Requires a Care Plan to begin 
Claim Generation  Triggered by Outreach + Progress Notes monthly 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: Can I edit member demographic data?
Only Admins can make those changes. Others must flag issues via Support. 

Q: Who can assign or reassign Case Managers?
Only SCMs through the Command Center. 

Q: Can we do multiple HRAs or Care Plans?
Only one of each per member during the POC. Ongoing care is documented via Progress Notes. 

 

📌 Role-Based Quick Summary 

👩⚕️ Case Manager (CM) 

  • Views assigned member via My Tasks 
  • Completes Outreach + Enrollment 
  • Completes HRA → sets status to In Progress 
  • Submits Care Plan 
  • Logs ongoing Progress Notes 
  • Monitors care via Member 360 

👩💼 Supervising Case Manager (SCM) 

  • Assigns & reassigns members via Command Center 
  • Receives enrollment/decline notifications 
  • Marks members Inactive if needed 
  • Uses 360 View, Program Dashboards, CM Productivity Dashboard to monitor care delivery 

👩💻 DEO / Intake Coordinator 

  • Creates member records using MIF or file upload from MCPs. 
  • Ensures correct program, demographic, and contact info are entered 

🛠️ Admin (Billing / Content) 

  • Manages claim oversight and confirms generation from outreach + progress notes 
  • Handles content updates, user roles, and demographic corrections 

 

 

📊 Libertana ECM Member Journey 

Routine Lifecycle Step  DEO / Intake Coordinator  Supervising Case Manager (SCM)  Case Manager (CM)  Admin (Claims & Content) 
1. Intake Initiation  Intake member via MIF or MCP file       
2. Member Assignment    Assign member to CM via Intake Sheet → Member Status tab  Receives Notification that a new member is assigned.   
3. Outreach & Enrollment    Receives notification when enrolled/declined  Performs outreach → marks outcome + enrollment  Claim generated on successful outreach 
4. HRA Creation & Completion      Completes HRA (created automatically)→ sets status = In Progress   
5. Care Plan Development      Completes Care Plan (created automatically) form (goals, interventions)   
6. Progress Notes      Logs notes → first monthly note triggers PMPM claim  Reviews claim via dashboard 
7. Monitoring    Uses 360 View, Program Management & Productivity dashboards  Uses 360 View to check member status   

🔁 Ad Hoc / As-Needed Activities 

Ad Hoc Task  DEO / Intake Coordinator  Supervising Case Manager (SCM)  Case Manager (CM)  Admin (Claims & Content) 
Edit Existing Intake  Update/correct member record if flagged       
Reassign Case Manager    Reassign member via All Member Status     
Mark Member Inactive    Mark inactive from All Member Status     
Flag Data Issues  Report duplicates or errors to Admin  Flag data gaps to Admin  Make corrections to member demographics   
Content / Template Updates        Update, forms, Notification, Content 
Claim Audit        View Claims Data 
Communications 

With the Libertana via Chat 

X  X  X  X 
Create Support Ticket  X  X  X  X 

 

 

Now that you understand the end-to-end process and where your role fits in: 

  • Login to the Command or App. 
  • Documentation is already available inside the solution. 
  • Open your Role-Based User Guide for step-by-step instructions 
  • Join the Day 1 Kickoff Session to get your login, ask questions, and test access 
  • Use your sandbox access to perform real workflow tasks with test members 
  • Support Tickets can be created with the system 

Welcome to the ECM POC — your role is critical to its success! 

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Case Manager (CM) Guide

Case Manager (CM) Guide  

 

👤 Role Overview 

As a Case Manager (CM), your role is to support members through their ECM journey by completing outreach, assessments, care planning, and regular follow-ups using Aztute’s App and Command Center. 

 

✔  Pre-Conditions 

Before starting, ensure that: 

  • You have access to both App and Command Center 
  • Your login and 2FA (via email or phone) are configured 
  • Members have been assigned to you by the Supervising Case Manager (SCM) 

🔐 You will only see members and tools relevant to your role. 

 

🧭 Key Navigation Areas (App) 

App Feature  Purpose 
My Tasks  View all assigned member tasks by type and due date 
Outreach  Initiate contact and capture member response 
HRA  Document health, housing, behavioral, and risk factors 
Care Plan  Create personalized goal-oriented plans for the member 
Progress Notes  Record and sign off on monthly contact with the member 
Member 360 View  See a full history of forms, notes, and engagement for any assigned member 

 

🔁 Step-by-Step Workflow 

🔹 Step 1: Access Assigned Member 

  • Log into: https://app.aztute.com 
  • Go to Manage → My Tasks 
  • Look for any new tasks.  

 

 

🔹 Step 2: Outreach 

You can start from Home or from Manage → My Outreach → NEW 

  1. Indicate Outreach Attempt and Response: 
  • Successful → Select Enrolled 
  • Declined → Member refuses ECM services 
  1. Save your submission 

✔  A claim is generated automatically if the outreach is successful.
✔  The SCM is notified whether the member enrolled or declined. 

 

🔹 Step 3: Health Risk Assessment (HRA) 

Once enrolled, a task and HRA form are created automatically. 

  • Navigate to: Manage → My HRA 
  • Select the Member → Actions → Edit  
  • Click Start to change the HRA status to “In Progress” 
  • Complete the following sections: 
  • Member Health Conditions and History 
  • Behavioral and Mental Health Needs 
  • Housing and Living Situation 
  • Social Determinants of Health 
  • Support Network and Functional Needs 
  • Risk Factors for Hospitalization or Institutionalization 
  • Submit the HRA once finalized 

✔  HRA status updates to In Progress and unlocks Care Plan 

 

🔹 Step 4: Care Plan 

The Care Plan becomes available once HRA is marked In Progress. 

  • Go to: Manage → My Care Plans 
  • Select the member → Click Action → Edit 
  • Fill out each tab: 
  • Goals: Define measurable objectives for the member 
  • Barriers: Document obstacles the member faces in achieving goals 
  • Interventions: Describe planned actions (internal or external) to help the member 
  • Target Dates: Assign dates for follow-up and review 
  • Save the Care Plan and mark as Completed 

✔  Submitted Care Plans are visible to SCMs for monitoring and feedback 

 

🔹 Step 5: Progress Notes 

  • Navigate to: Manage → My Progress Notes → NEW 
  • Fill in the note with: 
  • Contact Date 
  • Reason for Visit / Interaction 
  • Updates on Goals or Interventions 
  • Any Referrals or Follow-Up Plans 
  • Sign the note to finalize submission 

✔  The first monthly note triggers the PMPM claim
✔  Additional notes update the member file but do not generate new claims within the same month 

 

📊 Monitoring Member Journey 

  • Go to: Manage → My Members Status 
  • Use Action → Member 360 to: 
  • Review status of Outreach, HRA, Care Plan 
  • View all completed forms 
  • Track activity and engagement over time 

 

🛠️ Tips for Success 

✔  Do  Don’t 
Complete forms in correct sequence  Submit forms with missing required fields 
Use Member 360 for overview before calls  Skip Progress Notes – this affects billing 
Ask SCM if unsure or stuck  Edit submitted forms without permission 

 

🔔 Notifications You Will Receive 

  • Member assigned to you 
  • Tasks due soon or overdue 
  • Notes or Care Plans flagged by SCM 

 

🧠 Common Use Cases 

🔸 Outreach completed but HRA not visible? → Ensure Enrollment = Enrolled
🔸 HRA done but Care Plan isn’t opening? → Check HRA status = In Progress
🔸 Member info needs editing? → Flag it for Admin via SCM 

 

📅 What to Expect During POC 

  • Use test members to walk through the full workflow 
  • Participate in daily support check-ins 
  • Share any feedback on usability, navigation, or bottlenecks 

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Supervising Case Manager (SCM) Guide

Supervising Case Manager (SCM) Guide  

 

👤 Role: Supervising Case Manager (SCM) 

🎯 Objective: 

To oversee and support the full ECM member journey by managing member assignments, reviewing care progress, identifying gaps using dashboards, and guiding Case Managers. You do not complete direct care tasks but play a key role in ensuring timely, high-quality service delivery. 

 

✔  Pre-Conditions 

  • You must have Command Center access with SCM permissions 
  • Member intake must be completed by the DEO / Intake Coordinator 
  • Case Managers must be active in the system with appropriate role access 

 

🧭 Key Areas of Access 

Tool    Used For 
Command Center → Manage → All Member Intake Sheets    Assigning Case Managers after intake 
Command Center → Manage → All Member Status    Reassigning members, marking members as inactive 
Command Center → Dashboard → Program Managemen     Tracking member progress by stage 
Command Center → Dashboard → Case Manager Productivity    Evaluating performance metrics by CM 
Command Center →Manage All Membe Status- Action-  Member 360 View    Deep dive into individual member history 

 

🔁 Assign a Member to a Case Manager 

  1. Navigate to Manage → All Member Intake Sheets 
  1. Filter by Program = ECM and find members not assigned to any CM (you can see the filters by clicking on the Advanced Filters button in the top right corner) 
  1. Click Action → Edit on the member row 
  1. In the intake form, confirm details are complete 
  1. Go to Member Status tab → Select a Case Manager 
  1. Click Complete to finalize the assignment 

✔  CM is notified and assigned the outreach task 

 

🔁 Reassign or Mark Member Inactive 

  1. Navigate to Manage → All Member Status 
  1. Filter/search for the member 
  1. Use Action → Reassign CM or Mark Inactive 

✔  Reassignment creates a task for the new CM
✔  Inactive members are paused from workflows 

 

🔍 Monitor Member Progress 

📌 1. Member 360 View 

  • Go to All Member Status → search for the desired member → Action → 360 View 
  • See full history including: 
  • Intake details 
  • Outreach status 
  • HRA status 
  • Care Plan progress 
  • Progress Notes 
  • All assigned tasks and completed tasks 

✔  Use to prepare for case conferences or audits 

📌 2. Program Management Dashboard 

Go to Dashboard → Program Management for population-level monitoring: 

Dashboard Chart  What It Shows  SCM Actions 
Intake Status by Program  Members stuck in intake, active or inactive  Follow up with DEO for stuck intakes 
Outreach Completion by CM  Outreach counts by Case Manager  Nudge CMs with low outreach volume 
HRA Status Tracker  % of HRAs Not Started, In Progress, Completed  Identify and act on HRA delays 
Care Plan Status Overview  Distribution of Care Plans by status  Push follow-up on pending Care Plans 
Days Since Last Activity  Inactive members by days since engagement  Consider reassignment or outreach alerts 

📌 3. Case Manager Productivity Dashboard 

Go to Dashboard → Case Manager Productivity: 

Metric  What It Means  SCM Use 
Tasks Completed by CM  Counts of forms, notes, and activities  Support or recognize high/low performers 
Form Turnaround Time  Avg days to complete Outreach, HRA, Care Plan  Address delay patterns 
Member Engagement by CM  # of members each CM is actively working with  Reassign under-utilized members 

 

🔔 Notifications SCMs Receive 

  • When a CM enrolls or declines a member after outreach 
  • When a member is reassigned or marked inactive 
  • Optional dashboard alerts (e.g., inactivity, overdue forms) 

 

🧠 Use Case Examples 

 

🛠️ SCM Best Practices 

✔  Do  Don’t 
Review intake status and assign promptly  Complete forms like Outreach or HRA 
Use dashboards daily to track gaps  Change member demographics (Admin-only) 
Support CMs through delays or confusion  Skip reassignment for unresponsive CMs 
Coordinate with Admin for escalations  Ignore members with no recent activity 

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Data Entry Operator Guide

DEO / Intake Coordinator Guide  

 

👤 Role: Data Entry Operator (DEO) / Intake Coordinator 

🎯 Objective: 

To intake new ECM members into the system using either manual entry (via Member Intake Form – MIF) or by uploading bulk files received from MCPs. DEOs play a critical foundational role in initializing the member journey. 

 

✔  Pre-Conditions 

  • You must have Command Center access with DEO permissions 
  • Member data must be available from: 
  • A formatted Member Information File (MIF) from the MCP 
  • Manual intake (walk-ins, referrals, phone interviews) 

 

🧭 Key Navigation Areas (in Command Center) 

Path  Function 
Manage → Member Intake Sheets  Create or edit individual member records (MIF) 
Data Management → Bulk Data Upload  Upload member data from MCP-provided files 
Manage → All Member Status  Verify intake success and program assignment 

 

🔁 Manual Member Intake (MIF) 

Step 1: Open the Intake Form 

  • Navigate to Manage → Member Intake Sheets 
  • Click + New Member or use Action → Edit to modify an existing entry 

Step 2: Enter Member Data 

Fill out the required fields: 

  • Member CIN (unique ID) 
  • First Name, Last Name 
  • Date of Birth, Gender, Race, Ethnicity 
  • Contact Info (Phone, Address) 
  • Preferred Language (Spoken and Written) 
  • Select Program = ECM from the dropdown 

✔  Click Save to complete. Member now appears in the system. 

Note: After creating a new member, you must refresh the view to see the new member reflected in the view. To do this, follow these steps: Click on ‘Advanced Filters’ in the top right corner Click ‘Refresh’ in the expanded panel. 

 

🔁 Bulk Member Intake via File Upload 

 

Sample File is located here:  Anthem MIF File.xlsm 

(You can download the file and change the MCIN (first column, member name, etc.) 

 

Step 1: Navigate to Upload Screen 

  • Go to Command Center → Data Management → Bulk Data Upload 

Step 2: Prepare the Excel File 

  • Use the ECM-specific template from your team 
  • Complete the required fields: 
  • CIN (must be unique) – if a duplicate CIN is detected, the row will be ignored 
  • Name, DOB, Gender, Contact Info 
  • Program = ECM must be selected 

Step 3: Upload the File 

  • Choose Type of Data = Members 
  • Choose the Health Plan 
  • Choose Health Program = ECM 
  • Upload the file and click  ‘Upload’ 

✔  A success message will confirm the upload. Members will now appear in: 

  • All Member Status 
  • Member Intake Sheets 

 

🔍 Post-Intake Validation 

After successful intake: 

  • ✔  Confirm each member shows Program = ECM in All Member Status 
  • ✔  Review uploaded fields for completeness 
  • ✔  Notify the Supervising Case Manager (SCM) to initiate assignment 

You may: 

  • Use Action → Edit in Intake Sheets to make corrections 
  • Flag duplicate or bad records to Admin for cleanup 

 

🛠️ Tips for DEO Success 

✔  Do  Don’t 
Verify CINs are unique before upload  Upload outdated or misaligned templates 
Confirm Program = ECM in each entry  Attempt to assign or enroll members 
Use standard naming conventions  Skip fields marked as required 
Flag issues to Admin or SCM early  Edit completed records without approval 

 

📌 Common Intake Errors to Avoid 

  • Duplicate CIN – row will be skipped silently 
  • Program not selected – member won’t be connected to ECM 
  • Missing DOB or Contact Info – invalid entry 
  • MIFs saved in wrong format (e.g., .csv) – upload will fail 

 

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ECM Guide for Case Mangers

👩⚕️ Case Manager (CM) Guide – Libertana ECM POC (Comprehensive) – v3 

 

👤 Role Overview 

As a Case Manager (CM), your role is to support members through their ECM journey by completing outreach, assessments, care planning, and regular follow-ups using Aztute’s App and Command Center. 

 

Pre-Conditions 

Before starting, ensure that: 

  • You have access to both App and Command Center 
  • Your login and 2FA (via email or phone) are configured 
  • Members have been assigned to you by the Supervising Case Manager (SCM) 

🔐 You will only see members and tools relevant to your role. 

 

🧭 Key Navigation Areas (App) 

App Feature  Purpose 
My Tasks  View all assigned member tasks by type and due date 
Outreach  Initiate contact and capture member response 
HRA  Document health, housing, behavioral, and risk factors 
Care Plan  Create personalized goal-oriented plans for the member 
Progress Notes  Record and sign off on monthly contact with the member 
Member 360 View  See a full history of forms, notes, and engagement for any assigned member 

 

🔁 Step-by-Step Workflow 

🔹 Step 1: Access Assigned Member 

  • Log into: https://app.aztute.com 
  • Go to Manage → My Tasks 
  • Look for any new tasks. If assigned a new member, an Outreach task will appear. 
  • Click the task to begin. 

 

🔹 Step 2: Outreach 

You can start from Home or from Manage → My Outreach → NEW 

  1. Indicate Outreach Attempt and Response: 
  • Successful → Select Enrolled 
  • Declined → Member refuses ECM services 
  1. Save your submission 

A claim is generated automatically if the outreach is successful.
The SCM is notified whether the member enrolled or declined. 

 

🔹 Step 3: Health Risk Assessment (HRA) 

Once enrolled, a task and HRA form are created automatically. 

  • Navigate to: Manage → My HRA 
  • Select the Member → Click to begin the assessment 
  • Click Start to change the HRA status to “In Progress” 
  • Complete the following sections: 
  • Member Health Conditions and History 
  • Behavioral and Mental Health Needs 
  • Housing and Living Situation 
  • Social Determinants of Health 
  • Support Network and Functional Needs 
  • Risk Factors for Hospitalization or Institutionalization 
  • Submit the HRA once finalized 

HRA status updates to In Progress and unlocks Care Plan 

 

🔹 Step 4: Care Plan 

The Care Plan becomes available once HRA is marked In Progress. 

  • Go to: Manage → My Care Plans 
  • Select the member → Click Action → Edit 
  • Fill out each tab: 
  • Goals: Define measurable objectives for the member 
  • Barriers: Document obstacles the member faces in achieving goals 
  • Interventions: Describe planned actions (internal or external) to help the member 
  • Target Dates: Assign dates for follow-up and review 
  • Save the Care Plan and mark as Completed 

Submitted Care Plans are visible to SCMs for monitoring and feedback 

 

🔹 Step 5: Progress Notes 

  • Navigate to: Manage → My Progress Notes → NEW 
  • Fill in the note with: 
  • Contact Date 
  • Reason for Visit / Interaction 
  • Updates on Goals or Interventions 
  • Any Referrals or Follow-Up Plans 
  • Sign the note to finalize submission 

The first monthly note triggers the PMPM claim
Additional notes update the member file but do not generate new claims within the same month 

 

📊 Monitoring Member Journey 

  • Go to: Manage → My Members Status 
  • Use Action → Member 360 to: 
  • Review status of Outreach, HRA, Care Plan 
  • View all completed forms 
  • Track activity and engagement over time 

 

🛠️ Tips for Success 

Do  Don’t 
Complete forms in correct sequence  Submit forms with missing required fields 
Use Member 360 for overview before calls  Skip Progress Notes – this affects billing 
Ask SCM if unsure or stuck  Edit submitted forms without permission 

 

🔔 Notifications You Will Receive 

  • Member assigned to you 
  • Tasks due soon or overdue 
  • Notes or Care Plans flagged by SCM 

 

🧠 Common Use Cases 

🔸 Outreach completed but HRA not visible? → Ensure Enrollment = Enrolled
🔸 HRA done but Care Plan isn’t opening? → Check HRA status = In Progress
🔸 Member info needs editing? → Flag it for Admin via SCM 

 

📅 What to Expect During POC 

  • Use test members to walk through the full workflow 
  • Participate in daily support check-ins 
  • Share any feedback on usability, navigation, or bottlenecks 

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👩‍💼 Supervising Case Manager Guide

👩‍💼 Supervising Case Manager Guide – Libertana ECM POC

🔹 Role: Supervising Case Manager (SCM)

🎯 Objective:

To assign members to Case Managers, oversee outreach, HRA, and care plan completion, and use 360 View to monitor progress across the ECM journey during the POC.

✅ Pre-Setup Checklist

Before you begin:

  • ✅ Ensure members have been uploaded by the Admin (visible in “All Member Status”)
  • ✅ Case Managers are created and have correct roles assigned
  • ✅ You can see the “Assign to Case Manager” option in your dashboard

🧭 Main Screens You Will Use

  • All Member Status
  • All HRAs
  • All Care Plans
  • Member 360 View
  • My Tasks

You’ll find these on the left navigation panel after login.

🔁 Step-by-Step Workflow

🔹 Step 1: Assign a Member to a Case Manager

  1. Go to All Member Status
  2. Search for the member using their name, CIN, or filter by Program = ECM
  3. On the right side of the row, click Action → Assign to Case Manager
  4. A popup appears – choose the Case Manager from the dropdown
  5. Click Assign

✅ Result:

  • Member is now assigned
  • Case Manager receives task + notification
  • Assignment is reflected in the dashboard

🔹 Step 2: Monitor Outreach Completion

  1. Return to All Member Status
  2. Use filters:
    • Program = ECM
    • Outreach Status = Pending / Completed
  3. Once outreach is done, status updates to Completed
  4. Click Action → View Outreach to inspect the submitted details
  5. Confirm whether outreach was marked Successful

✅ Successful outreach auto-triggers an HRA task for the Case Manager

🔹 Step 3: Track HRA Progress

  1. Go to All HRAs
  2. Filter by Program = ECM or Case Manager name
  3. Find the HRA entry for your assigned member
  4. Check the Status column:
    • “In Progress” means it has been started
    • “Completed” means it’s done
  5. Click View or Edit to review

🧠 Tip: If it still says “Created,” follow up with the Case Manager

🔹 Step 4: Monitor Care Plan Completion

  1. Open All Care Plans
  2. Use filters to narrow by Status or Date
  3. Click on a Care Plan entry to view:
    • Goals
    • Interventions
    • Dates
    • Status
  4. You can also Download as PDF for offline tracking

✅ By the end of the POC, the Care Plan should be either In Progress or Completed

🔹 Step 5: Use Member 360 for Oversight

  1. Go to All Member Status
  2. Locate the member and click Action → 360 View
  3. Review the full member journey:
    • Demographics & Intake
    • Outreach Records
    • HRA Form
    • Care Plan
    • Progress Notes
    • Task Timeline

This is your primary dashboard for supervision and status validation.

🛠️ Best Practices & Tips

  • ✅ Use filters to quickly segment by assigned Case Manager or completion status
  • ✅ Rely on 360 View for care coordination and quality checks
  • ✅ Communicate directly with Case Managers for follow-ups
  • ✘ Avoid making direct changes to member assessments or plans unless authorized
  • ✅ Use My Tasks for escalations or internal reviews if configured

 

Physical Health

Understanding and Navigating Your Healthcare Journey

Healthcare can sometimes feel overwhelming, but learning how to navigate the system effectively empowers you to take charge of your well-being. Here are some key steps to help you along the way:

1. Scheduling and Managing Appointments

  • Know how to book doctor visits and follow-up appointments.
  • Keep a record of your past and upcoming visits.
  • Arrive prepared with questions about your health concerns.

2. Communicating with Healthcare Providers

  • Be open about your symptoms and medical history.
  • Don’t hesitate to ask for explanations if something is unclear.
  • Take notes during appointments or bring a family member for support.

3. Managing Medications and Treatments

  • Understand the purpose and dosage of each medication.
  • Set reminders to take medicines on time.
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects.

4. Utilizing Community Resources

  • Find local programs that provide financial aid, transportation, or food support.
  • Ask your CHW or healthcare provider about available assistance programs.
  • Stay informed about free or low-cost health screenings.

5. Advocating for Your Health Needs

  • Speak up about any concerns regarding your treatment or care.
  • Request second opinions if needed.
  • Know your rights as a patient and seek help when necessary.

6. Tracking Your Health Progress

  • Keep a journal of symptoms, medications, and lifestyle changes.
  • Set health goals and monitor improvements over time.
  • Use health tracking apps or tools to stay organized.

Taking an active role in your healthcare journey ensures you receive the best possible care and support. Stay informed, ask questions, and seek resources to build confidence in managing your health!

Understanding and Navigating Your Healthcare Journey

Healthcare can sometimes feel overwhelming, but learning how to navigate the system effectively empowers you to take charge of your well-being. Here are some key steps to help you along the way:

1. Scheduling and Managing Appointments
Know how to book doctor visits and follow-up appointments.
Keep a record of your past and upcoming visits.
Arrive prepared with questions about your health concerns.
2. Communicating with Healthcare Providers
Be open about your symptoms and medical history.
Don’t hesitate to ask for explanations if something is unclear.
Take notes during appointments or bring a family member for support.
3. Managing Medications and Treatments
Understand the purpose and dosage of each medication.
Set reminders to take medicines on time.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects.
4. Utilizing Community Resources
Find local programs that provide financial aid, transportation, or food support.
Ask your CHW or healthcare provider about available assistance programs.
Stay informed about free or low-cost health screenings.
5. Advocating for Your Health Needs
Speak up about any concerns regarding your treatment or care.
Request second opinions if needed.
Know your rights as a patient and seek help when necessary.
6. Tracking Your Health Progress
Keep a journal of symptoms, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Set health goals and monitor improvements over time.
Use health tracking apps or tools to stay organized.
Taking an active role in your healthcare journey ensures you receive the best possible care and support. Stay informed, ask questions, and seek resources to build confidence in managing your health!

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Asthma- Symptoms & Treatment

hat is an asthma attack?

When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed, letting air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, three things can happen:

  • Bronchospasm: The muscles around the airways constrict (tighten). When they tighten, it makes your airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways.
  • Inflammation: The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don’t let as much air in or out of your lungs.
  • Mucus production: During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clogs airways.

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Asthma- Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Overview

The normal airways of a woman having an asthma attack become constricted, inflamed and full of mucus.
Asthma causes bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and constriction in the airways.

What is asthma?

Asthma, also called bronchial asthma, is a disease that affects your lungs. It’s a chronic (ongoing) condition, meaning it doesn’t go away and needs ongoing medical management.

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. currently. This total includes more than 5 million children. Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment.

What is an asthma attack?

When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed, letting air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, three things can happen:

  • Bronchospasm: The muscles around the airways constrict (tighten). When they tighten, it makes your airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways.
  • Inflammation: The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don’t let as much air in or out of your lungs.
  • Mucus production: During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clogs airways.

When your airways get tighter, you make a sound called wheezing when you breathe, a noise your airways make when you breathe out. You might also hear an asthma attack called an exacerbation or a flare-up. It’s the term for when your asthma isn’t controlled.

What types of asthma are there?

Asthma is broken down into types based on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Healthcare providers identify asthma as:

  • Intermittent: This type of asthma comes and goes so you can feel normal in between asthma flares.
  • Persistent: Persistent asthma means you have symptoms much of the time. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Healthcare providers base asthma severity on how often you have symptoms. They also consider how well you can do things during an attack.

Asthma has multiple causes:

  • Allergic: Some people’s allergies can cause an asthma attack. Allergens include things like molds, pollens and pet dander.
  • Non-allergic: Outside factors can cause asthma to flare up. Exercise, stress, illness and weather may cause a flare.

Asthma can also be:

  • Adult-onset: This type of asthma starts after the age of 18.
  • Pediatric: Also called childhood asthma, this type of asthma often begins before the age of 5, and can occur in infants and toddlers. Children may outgrow asthma. You should make sure that you discuss it with your provider before you decide whether your child needs to have an inhaler available in case they have an asthma attack. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you understand the risks.

In addition, there are these types of asthma:

  • Exercise-induced asthma: This type is triggered by exercise and is also called exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • Occupational asthma: This type of asthma happens primarily to people who work around irritating substances.
  • Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS): This type happens when you have both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both diseases make it difficult to breathe.

Who can get asthma?

Anyone can develop asthma at any age. People with allergies or people exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This includes secondhand smoke (exposure to someone else who is smoking) and thirdhand smoke (exposure to clothing or surfaces in places where some has smoked).

Statistics show that people assigned female at birth tend to have asthma more than people assigned male at birth. Asthma affects Black people more frequently than other races.

Symptoms and Causes

What causes asthma?

Researchers don’t know why some people have asthma while others don’t. But certain factors present a higher risk:

  • Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma.
  • Environmental factors: People can develop asthma after exposure to things that irritate the airways. These substances include allergens, toxins, fumes and second- or third-hand smoke. These can be especially harmful to infants and young children whose immune systems haven’t finished developing.
  • Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease.
  • Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can damage young children’s developing lungs.

What are common asthma attack triggers?

You can have an asthma attack if you come in contact with substances that irritate you. Healthcare providers call these substances “triggers.” Knowing what triggers your asthma makes it easier to avoid asthma attacks.

For some people, a trigger can bring on an attack right away. For other people, or at other times, an attack may start hours or days later.

Triggers can be different for each person. But some common triggers include:

  • Air pollution: Many things outside can cause an asthma attack. Air pollution includes factory emissions, car exhaust, wildfire smoke and more.
  • Dust mites: You can’t see these bugs, but they are in our homes. If you have a dust mite allergy, this can cause an asthma attack.
  • Exercise: For some people, exercising can cause an attack.
  • Mold: Damp places can spawn mold, which can cause problems if you have asthma. You don’t even have to be allergic to mold to have an attack.
  • Pests: Cockroaches, mice and other household pests can cause asthma attacks.
  • Pets: Your pets can cause asthma attacks. If you’re allergic to pet dander (dried skin flakes), breathing in the dander can irritate your airways.
  • Tobacco smoke: If you or someone in your home smokes, you have a higher risk of developing asthma. You should never smoke in enclosed places like the car or home, and the best solution is to quit smoking. Your provider can help.
  • Strong chemicals or smells. These things can trigger attacks in some people.
  • Certain occupational exposures. You can be exposed to many things at your job, including cleaning products, dust from flour or wood, or other chemicals. These can all be triggers if you have asthma.

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections:

With asthma, you may not have all of these symptoms with every flare. You can have different symptoms and signs at different times with chronic asthma. Also, symptoms can change between asthma attacks.

Diagnosis and Tests

How do healthcare providers diagnose asthma?

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including information about your parents and siblings. Your provider will also ask you about your symptoms. Your provider will need to know any history of allergies, eczema (a bumpy rash caused by allergies) and other lung diseases.

Your provider may order spirometry. This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and monitor your progress with treatment. Your healthcare provider may order a chest X-ray, blood test or skin test.

Management and Treatment

What asthma treatment options are there?

You have options to help manage your asthma. Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to control symptoms. These include:

  • Bronchodilators: These medicines relax the muscles around your airways. The relaxed muscles let the airways move air. They also let mucus move more easily through the airways. These medicines relieve your symptoms when they happen and are used for intermittent and chronic asthma.
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines: These medicines reduce swelling and mucus production in your airways. They make it easier for air to enter and exit your lungs. Your healthcare provider may prescribe them to take every day to control or prevent your symptoms of chronic asthma.
  • Biologic therapies for asthma: These are used for severe asthma when symptoms persist despite proper inhaler therapy.

You can take asthma medicines in several different ways. You may breathe in the medicines using a metered-dose inhaler, nebulizer or another type of asthma inhaler. Your healthcare provider may prescribe oral medications that you swallow.

What is asthma control?

The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you:

  • Can do the things you want to do at work and home.
  • Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms.
  • Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler).
  • Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest.

How do you monitor asthma symptoms?

You should keep track of your asthma symptom. It’s an important piece of managing the disease. Your healthcare provider may ask to use a peak flow (PF) meter. This device measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. It can help your provider make adjustments to your medication. It also tells you if your symptoms are getting worse.

Prevention

How can I prevent an asthma attack?

If your healthcare provider says you have asthma, you’ll need to figure out what triggers an attack. Avoiding the triggers can help you avoid an attack. You can’t prevent yourself from getting asthma, though.

Outlook / Prognosis

What’s the outlook for someone with asthma?

If you have asthma, you can still live a very productive life and participate in sports and other activities. Your healthcare provider can help you manage symptoms, learn your triggers and prevent or manage attacks.

Living With

What is an asthma action plan?

Your healthcare provider will work with you to develop an asthma action plan. This plan tells you how and when to use your medicines. It also tells you what to do based on your asthma symptoms and when to seek emergency care. Ask your healthcare provider about anything you don’t understand.

What should I do if I have a severe asthma attack?

If you have a severe asthma attack, you need to get immediate medical care.

The first thing you should do is use your rescue inhaler. A rescue inhaler uses fast-acting medicines to open up your airways. It’s different than a maintenance inhaler, which you use every day. You should use the rescue inhaler when symptoms are bothering you and you can use it more frequently if your flare is severe.

If your rescue inhaler doesn’t help or you don’t have it with you, go to the emergency department if you have:

  • Anxiety or panic.
  • Bluish fingernails, bluish lips (in light-skinned people) or gray or whitish lips or gums (in dark-skinned people).
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • Coughing that won’t stop or severe wheezing when you breathe.
  • Difficulty talking.
  • Pale, sweaty face.
  • Very quick or rapid breathing.

Additional Common Questions

How do you know if do or don’t have asthma?

You’ll need to see a healthcare provider to find out if you have asthma or some other condition. There are other respiratory diseases that make it hard to breathe or cause coughing and wheezing.

Can asthma be cured?

No. Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Children may outgrow asthma as they get older.

Why is my asthma worse at night?

Asthma that gets worse at night is sometimes called nighttime asthma or nocturnal asthma. There are no definite reasons that this happens, but there are some educated guesses. These include:

  • The way you sleep: Sleeping on your back can result in mucus dripping into your throat or acid reflux coming back up from your stomach. Also, sleeping on your back puts pressure on your chest and lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. However, lying face down or on your side can put pressure on your lungs.
  • Triggers in your bedroom and triggers that happen in the evening: You may find your blankets, sheets and pillows have dust mites, mold or pet hair on them. If you’ve been outside in the early evening, you may have brought pollen in with you.
  • Medication side effects: Some drugs that treat asthma, such as steroids and montelukast, can affect your sleep.
  • Air that’s too hot or too cold: Hot air can cause airways to narrow when you breathe in. Cold air is an asthma trigger for some people.
  • Lung function changes: Lung function lessens at night as a natural process.
  • Asthma is poorly controlled during the day: Symptoms that aren’t controlled during the day won’t be better at night. It’s important to work with your provider to make sure your asthma symptoms are controlled both day and night. Treating nighttime symptoms is very important. Serious asthma attacks, and sometimes deaths, can happen at night.

What should I know about COVID-19 and asthma?

If you have asthma that is moderate-to-severe, or if your asthma symptoms aren’t well controlled, you’re at greater risk of having to be hospitalized if you get COVID-19. Therefore, you should wear a mask if you go to indoor spaces with other people, get vaccinated and avoid exposure to people who have the virus.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Many people live fulfilling lives with asthma. Some professional athletes with asthma have set records in their sports. Your healthcare provider can help you find the best way to manage your asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to control your symptoms.

Asthma- Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Overview

The normal airways of a woman having an asthma attack become constricted, inflamed and full of mucus.
Asthma causes bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and constriction in the airways.

What is asthma?

Asthma, also called bronchial asthma, is a disease that affects your lungs. It’s a chronic (ongoing) condition, meaning it doesn’t go away and needs ongoing medical management.

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. currently. This total includes more than 5 million children. Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment.

What is an asthma attack?

When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed, letting air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, three things can happen:

  • Bronchospasm: The muscles around the airways constrict (tighten). When they tighten, it makes your airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways.
  • Inflammation: The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don’t let as much air in or out of your lungs.
  • Mucus production: During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clogs airways.

When your airways get tighter, you make a sound called wheezing when you breathe, a noise your airways make when you breathe out. You might also hear an asthma attack called an exacerbation or a flare-up. It’s the term for when your asthma isn’t controlled.

What types of asthma are there?

Asthma is broken down into types based on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Healthcare providers identify asthma as:

  • Intermittent: This type of asthma comes and goes so you can feel normal in between asthma flares.
  • Persistent: Persistent asthma means you have symptoms much of the time. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Healthcare providers base asthma severity on how often you have symptoms. They also consider how well you can do things during an attack.

Asthma has multiple causes:

  • Allergic: Some people’s allergies can cause an asthma attack. Allergens include things like molds, pollens and pet dander.
  • Non-allergic: Outside factors can cause asthma to flare up. Exercise, stress, illness and weather may cause a flare.

Asthma can also be:

  • Adult-onset: This type of asthma starts after the age of 18.
  • Pediatric: Also called childhood asthma, this type of asthma often begins before the age of 5, and can occur in infants and toddlers. Children may outgrow asthma. You should make sure that you discuss it with your provider before you decide whether your child needs to have an inhaler available in case they have an asthma attack. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you understand the risks.

In addition, there are these types of asthma:

  • Exercise-induced asthma: This type is triggered by exercise and is also called exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • Occupational asthma: This type of asthma happens primarily to people who work around irritating substances.
  • Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS): This type happens when you have both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both diseases make it difficult to breathe.

Who can get asthma?

Anyone can develop asthma at any age. People with allergies or people exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This includes secondhand smoke (exposure to someone else who is smoking) and thirdhand smoke (exposure to clothing or surfaces in places where some has smoked).

Statistics show that people assigned female at birth tend to have asthma more than people assigned male at birth. Asthma affects Black people more frequently than other races.

Symptoms and Causes

What causes asthma?

Researchers don’t know why some people have asthma while others don’t. But certain factors present a higher risk:

  • Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma.
  • Environmental factors: People can develop asthma after exposure to things that irritate the airways. These substances include allergens, toxins, fumes and second- or third-hand smoke. These can be especially harmful to infants and young children whose immune systems haven’t finished developing.
  • Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease.
  • Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can damage young children’s developing lungs.

What are common asthma attack triggers?

You can have an asthma attack if you come in contact with substances that irritate you. Healthcare providers call these substances “triggers.” Knowing what triggers your asthma makes it easier to avoid asthma attacks.

For some people, a trigger can bring on an attack right away. For other people, or at other times, an attack may start hours or days later.

Triggers can be different for each person. But some common triggers include:

  • Air pollution: Many things outside can cause an asthma attack. Air pollution includes factory emissions, car exhaust, wildfire smoke and more.
  • Dust mites: You can’t see these bugs, but they are in our homes. If you have a dust mite allergy, this can cause an asthma attack.
  • Exercise: For some people, exercising can cause an attack.
  • Mold: Damp places can spawn mold, which can cause problems if you have asthma. You don’t even have to be allergic to mold to have an attack.
  • Pests: Cockroaches, mice and other household pests can cause asthma attacks.
  • Pets: Your pets can cause asthma attacks. If you’re allergic to pet dander (dried skin flakes), breathing in the dander can irritate your airways.
  • Tobacco smoke: If you or someone in your home smokes, you have a higher risk of developing asthma. You should never smoke in enclosed places like the car or home, and the best solution is to quit smoking. Your provider can help.
  • Strong chemicals or smells. These things can trigger attacks in some people.
  • Certain occupational exposures. You can be exposed to many things at your job, including cleaning products, dust from flour or wood, or other chemicals. These can all be triggers if you have asthma.

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections:

With asthma, you may not have all of these symptoms with every flare. You can have different symptoms and signs at different times with chronic asthma. Also, symptoms can change between asthma attacks.

Diagnosis and Tests

How do healthcare providers diagnose asthma?

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including information about your parents and siblings. Your provider will also ask you about your symptoms. Your provider will need to know any history of allergies, eczema (a bumpy rash caused by allergies) and other lung diseases.

Your provider may order spirometry. This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and monitor your progress with treatment. Your healthcare provider may order a chest X-ray, blood test or skin test.

Management and Treatment

What asthma treatment options are there?

You have options to help manage your asthma. Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to control symptoms. These include:

  • Bronchodilators: These medicines relax the muscles around your airways. The relaxed muscles let the airways move air. They also let mucus move more easily through the airways. These medicines relieve your symptoms when they happen and are used for intermittent and chronic asthma.
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines: These medicines reduce swelling and mucus production in your airways. They make it easier for air to enter and exit your lungs. Your healthcare provider may prescribe them to take every day to control or prevent your symptoms of chronic asthma.
  • Biologic therapies for asthma: These are used for severe asthma when symptoms persist despite proper inhaler therapy.

You can take asthma medicines in several different ways. You may breathe in the medicines using a metered-dose inhaler, nebulizer or another type of asthma inhaler. Your healthcare provider may prescribe oral medications that you swallow.

What is asthma control?

The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you:

  • Can do the things you want to do at work and home.
  • Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms.
  • Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler).
  • Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest.

How do you monitor asthma symptoms?

You should keep track of your asthma symptom. It’s an important piece of managing the disease. Your healthcare provider may ask to use a peak flow (PF) meter. This device measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. It can help your provider make adjustments to your medication. It also tells you if your symptoms are getting worse.

Prevention

How can I prevent an asthma attack?

If your healthcare provider says you have asthma, you’ll need to figure out what triggers an attack. Avoiding the triggers can help you avoid an attack. You can’t prevent yourself from getting asthma, though.

Outlook / Prognosis

What’s the outlook for someone with asthma?

If you have asthma, you can still live a very productive life and participate in sports and other activities. Your healthcare provider can help you manage symptoms, learn your triggers and prevent or manage attacks.

Living With

What is an asthma action plan?

Your healthcare provider will work with you to develop an asthma action plan. This plan tells you how and when to use your medicines. It also tells you what to do based on your asthma symptoms and when to seek emergency care. Ask your healthcare provider about anything you don’t understand.

What should I do if I have a severe asthma attack?

If you have a severe asthma attack, you need to get immediate medical care.

The first thing you should do is use your rescue inhaler. A rescue inhaler uses fast-acting medicines to open up your airways. It’s different than a maintenance inhaler, which you use every day. You should use the rescue inhaler when symptoms are bothering you and you can use it more frequently if your flare is severe.

If your rescue inhaler doesn’t help or you don’t have it with you, go to the emergency department if you have:

  • Anxiety or panic.
  • Bluish fingernails, bluish lips (in light-skinned people) or gray or whitish lips or gums (in dark-skinned people).
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • Coughing that won’t stop or severe wheezing when you breathe.
  • Difficulty talking.
  • Pale, sweaty face.
  • Very quick or rapid breathing.

Additional Common Questions

How do you know if do or don’t have asthma?

You’ll need to see a healthcare provider to find out if you have asthma or some other condition. There are other respiratory diseases that make it hard to breathe or cause coughing and wheezing.

Can asthma be cured?

No. Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Children may outgrow asthma as they get older.

Why is my asthma worse at night?

Asthma that gets worse at night is sometimes called nighttime asthma or nocturnal asthma. There are no definite reasons that this happens, but there are some educated guesses. These include:

  • The way you sleep: Sleeping on your back can result in mucus dripping into your throat or acid reflux coming back up from your stomach. Also, sleeping on your back puts pressure on your chest and lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. However, lying face down or on your side can put pressure on your lungs.
  • Triggers in your bedroom and triggers that happen in the evening: You may find your blankets, sheets and pillows have dust mites, mold or pet hair on them. If you’ve been outside in the early evening, you may have brought pollen in with you.
  • Medication side effects: Some drugs that treat asthma, such as steroids and montelukast, can affect your sleep.
  • Air that’s too hot or too cold: Hot air can cause airways to narrow when you breathe in. Cold air is an asthma trigger for some people.
  • Lung function changes: Lung function lessens at night as a natural process.
  • Asthma is poorly controlled during the day: Symptoms that aren’t controlled during the day won’t be better at night. It’s important to work with your provider to make sure your asthma symptoms are controlled both day and night. Treating nighttime symptoms is very important. Serious asthma attacks, and sometimes deaths, can happen at night.

What should I know about COVID-19 and asthma?

If you have asthma that is moderate-to-severe, or if your asthma symptoms aren’t well controlled, you’re at greater risk of having to be hospitalized if you get COVID-19. Therefore, you should wear a mask if you go to indoor spaces with other people, get vaccinated and avoid exposure to people who have the virus.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Many people live fulfilling lives with asthma. Some professional athletes with asthma have set records in their sports. Your healthcare provider can help you find the best way to manage your asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to control your symptoms.

Asthma- Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Overview

The normal airways of a woman having an asthma attack become constricted, inflamed and full of mucus.
Asthma causes bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and constriction in the airways.

What is asthma?

Asthma, also called bronchial asthma, is a disease that affects your lungs. It’s a chronic (ongoing) condition, meaning it doesn’t go away and needs ongoing medical management.

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. currently. This total includes more than 5 million children. Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment.

What is an asthma attack?

When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed, letting air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, three things can happen:

  • Bronchospasm: The muscles around the airways constrict (tighten). When they tighten, it makes your airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways.
  • Inflammation: The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don’t let as much air in or out of your lungs.
  • Mucus production: During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clogs airways.

When your airways get tighter, you make a sound called wheezing when you breathe, a noise your airways make when you breathe out. You might also hear an asthma attack called an exacerbation or a flare-up. It’s the term for when your asthma isn’t controlled.

What types of asthma are there?

Asthma is broken down into types based on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Healthcare providers identify asthma as:

  • Intermittent: This type of asthma comes and goes so you can feel normal in between asthma flares.
  • Persistent: Persistent asthma means you have symptoms much of the time. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Healthcare providers base asthma severity on how often you have symptoms. They also consider how well you can do things during an attack.

Asthma has multiple causes:

  • Allergic: Some people’s allergies can cause an asthma attack. Allergens include things like molds, pollens and pet dander.
  • Non-allergic: Outside factors can cause asthma to flare up. Exercise, stress, illness and weather may cause a flare.

Asthma can also be:

  • Adult-onset: This type of asthma starts after the age of 18.
  • Pediatric: Also called childhood asthma, this type of asthma often begins before the age of 5, and can occur in infants and toddlers. Children may outgrow asthma. You should make sure that you discuss it with your provider before you decide whether your child needs to have an inhaler available in case they have an asthma attack. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you understand the risks.

In addition, there are these types of asthma:

  • Exercise-induced asthma: This type is triggered by exercise and is also called exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • Occupational asthma: This type of asthma happens primarily to people who work around irritating substances.
  • Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS): This type happens when you have both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both diseases make it difficult to breathe.

Who can get asthma?

Anyone can develop asthma at any age. People with allergies or people exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This includes secondhand smoke (exposure to someone else who is smoking) and thirdhand smoke (exposure to clothing or surfaces in places where some has smoked).

Statistics show that people assigned female at birth tend to have asthma more than people assigned male at birth. Asthma affects Black people more frequently than other races.

Symptoms and Causes

What causes asthma?

Researchers don’t know why some people have asthma while others don’t. But certain factors present a higher risk:

  • Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma.
  • Environmental factors: People can develop asthma after exposure to things that irritate the airways. These substances include allergens, toxins, fumes and second- or third-hand smoke. These can be especially harmful to infants and young children whose immune systems haven’t finished developing.
  • Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease.
  • Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can damage young children’s developing lungs.

What are common asthma attack triggers?

You can have an asthma attack if you come in contact with substances that irritate you. Healthcare providers call these substances “triggers.” Knowing what triggers your asthma makes it easier to avoid asthma attacks.

For some people, a trigger can bring on an attack right away. For other people, or at other times, an attack may start hours or days later.

Triggers can be different for each person. But some common triggers include:

  • Air pollution: Many things outside can cause an asthma attack. Air pollution includes factory emissions, car exhaust, wildfire smoke and more.
  • Dust mites: You can’t see these bugs, but they are in our homes. If you have a dust mite allergy, this can cause an asthma attack.
  • Exercise: For some people, exercising can cause an attack.
  • Mold: Damp places can spawn mold, which can cause problems if you have asthma. You don’t even have to be allergic to mold to have an attack.
  • Pests: Cockroaches, mice and other household pests can cause asthma attacks.
  • Pets: Your pets can cause asthma attacks. If you’re allergic to pet dander (dried skin flakes), breathing in the dander can irritate your airways.
  • Tobacco smoke: If you or someone in your home smokes, you have a higher risk of developing asthma. You should never smoke in enclosed places like the car or home, and the best solution is to quit smoking. Your provider can help.
  • Strong chemicals or smells. These things can trigger attacks in some people.
  • Certain occupational exposures. You can be exposed to many things at your job, including cleaning products, dust from flour or wood, or other chemicals. These can all be triggers if you have asthma.

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections:

With asthma, you may not have all of these symptoms with every flare. You can have different symptoms and signs at different times with chronic asthma. Also, symptoms can change between asthma attacks.

Diagnosis and Tests

How do healthcare providers diagnose asthma?

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including information about your parents and siblings. Your provider will also ask you about your symptoms. Your provider will need to know any history of allergies, eczema (a bumpy rash caused by allergies) and other lung diseases.

Your provider may order spirometry. This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and monitor your progress with treatment. Your healthcare provider may order a chest X-ray, blood test or skin test.

Management and Treatment

What asthma treatment options are there?

You have options to help manage your asthma. Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to control symptoms. These include:

  • Bronchodilators: These medicines relax the muscles around your airways. The relaxed muscles let the airways move air. They also let mucus move more easily through the airways. These medicines relieve your symptoms when they happen and are used for intermittent and chronic asthma.
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines: These medicines reduce swelling and mucus production in your airways. They make it easier for air to enter and exit your lungs. Your healthcare provider may prescribe them to take every day to control or prevent your symptoms of chronic asthma.
  • Biologic therapies for asthma: These are used for severe asthma when symptoms persist despite proper inhaler therapy.

You can take asthma medicines in several different ways. You may breathe in the medicines using a metered-dose inhaler, nebulizer or another type of asthma inhaler. Your healthcare provider may prescribe oral medications that you swallow.

What is asthma control?

The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you:

  • Can do the things you want to do at work and home.
  • Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms.
  • Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler).
  • Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest.

How do you monitor asthma symptoms?

You should keep track of your asthma symptom. It’s an important piece of managing the disease. Your healthcare provider may ask to use a peak flow (PF) meter. This device measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. It can help your provider make adjustments to your medication. It also tells you if your symptoms are getting worse.

Prevention

How can I prevent an asthma attack?

If your healthcare provider says you have asthma, you’ll need to figure out what triggers an attack. Avoiding the triggers can help you avoid an attack. You can’t prevent yourself from getting asthma, though.

Outlook / Prognosis

What’s the outlook for someone with asthma?

If you have asthma, you can still live a very productive life and participate in sports and other activities. Your healthcare provider can help you manage symptoms, learn your triggers and prevent or manage attacks.

Living With

What is an asthma action plan?

Your healthcare provider will work with you to develop an asthma action plan. This plan tells you how and when to use your medicines. It also tells you what to do based on your asthma symptoms and when to seek emergency care. Ask your healthcare provider about anything you don’t understand.

What should I do if I have a severe asthma attack?

If you have a severe asthma attack, you need to get immediate medical care.

The first thing you should do is use your rescue inhaler. A rescue inhaler uses fast-acting medicines to open up your airways. It’s different than a maintenance inhaler, which you use every day. You should use the rescue inhaler when symptoms are bothering you and you can use it more frequently if your flare is severe.

If your rescue inhaler doesn’t help or you don’t have it with you, go to the emergency department if you have:

  • Anxiety or panic.
  • Bluish fingernails, bluish lips (in light-skinned people) or gray or whitish lips or gums (in dark-skinned people).
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • Coughing that won’t stop or severe wheezing when you breathe.
  • Difficulty talking.
  • Pale, sweaty face.
  • Very quick or rapid breathing.

Additional Common Questions

How do you know if do or don’t have asthma?

You’ll need to see a healthcare provider to find out if you have asthma or some other condition. There are other respiratory diseases that make it hard to breathe or cause coughing and wheezing.

Can asthma be cured?

No. Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Children may outgrow asthma as they get older.

Why is my asthma worse at night?

Asthma that gets worse at night is sometimes called nighttime asthma or nocturnal asthma. There are no definite reasons that this happens, but there are some educated guesses. These include:

  • The way you sleep: Sleeping on your back can result in mucus dripping into your throat or acid reflux coming back up from your stomach. Also, sleeping on your back puts pressure on your chest and lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. However, lying face down or on your side can put pressure on your lungs.
  • Triggers in your bedroom and triggers that happen in the evening: You may find your blankets, sheets and pillows have dust mites, mold or pet hair on them. If you’ve been outside in the early evening, you may have brought pollen in with you.
  • Medication side effects: Some drugs that treat asthma, such as steroids and montelukast, can affect your sleep.
  • Air that’s too hot or too cold: Hot air can cause airways to narrow when you breathe in. Cold air is an asthma trigger for some people.
  • Lung function changes: Lung function lessens at night as a natural process.
  • Asthma is poorly controlled during the day: Symptoms that aren’t controlled during the day won’t be better at night. It’s important to work with your provider to make sure your asthma symptoms are controlled both day and night. Treating nighttime symptoms is very important. Serious asthma attacks, and sometimes deaths, can happen at night.

What should I know about COVID-19 and asthma?

If you have asthma that is moderate-to-severe, or if your asthma symptoms aren’t well controlled, you’re at greater risk of having to be hospitalized if you get COVID-19. Therefore, you should wear a mask if you go to indoor spaces with other people, get vaccinated and avoid exposure to people who have the virus.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Many people live fulfilling lives with asthma. Some professional athletes with asthma have set records in their sports. Your healthcare provider can help you find the best way to manage your asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to control your symptoms.

Asthma

Overview

The normal airways of a woman having an asthma attack become constricted, inflamed and full of mucus.
Asthma causes bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and constriction in the airways.

What is asthma?

Asthma, also called bronchial asthma, is a disease that affects your lungs. It’s a chronic (ongoing) condition, meaning it doesn’t go away and needs ongoing medical management.

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. currently. This total includes more than 5 million children. Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment.

What is an asthma attack?

When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed, letting air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, three things can happen:

  • Bronchospasm: The muscles around the airways constrict (tighten). When they tighten, it makes your airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways.
  • Inflammation: The lining of your airways becomes swollen. Swollen airways don’t let as much air in or out of your lungs.
  • Mucus production: During the attack, your body creates more mucus. This thick mucus clogs airways.

When your airways get tighter, you make a sound called wheezing when you breathe, a noise your airways make when you breathe out. You might also hear an asthma attack called an exacerbation or a flare-up. It’s the term for when your asthma isn’t controlled.

What types of asthma are there?

Asthma is broken down into types based on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Healthcare providers identify asthma as:

  • Intermittent: This type of asthma comes and goes so you can feel normal in between asthma flares.
  • Persistent: Persistent asthma means you have symptoms much of the time. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. Healthcare providers base asthma severity on how often you have symptoms. They also consider how well you can do things during an attack.

Asthma has multiple causes:

  • Allergic: Some people’s allergies can cause an asthma attack. Allergens include things like molds, pollens and pet dander.
  • Non-allergic: Outside factors can cause asthma to flare up. Exercise, stress, illness and weather may cause a flare.

Asthma can also be:

  • Adult-onset: This type of asthma starts after the age of 18.
  • Pediatric: Also called childhood asthma, this type of asthma often begins before the age of 5, and can occur in infants and toddlers. Children may outgrow asthma. You should make sure that you discuss it with your provider before you decide whether your child needs to have an inhaler available in case they have an asthma attack. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you understand the risks.

In addition, there are these types of asthma:

  • Exercise-induced asthma: This type is triggered by exercise and is also called exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • Occupational asthma: This type of asthma happens primarily to people who work around irritating substances.
  • Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS): This type happens when you have both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both diseases make it difficult to breathe.

Who can get asthma?

Anyone can develop asthma at any age. People with allergies or people exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This includes secondhand smoke (exposure to someone else who is smoking) and thirdhand smoke (exposure to clothing or surfaces in places where some has smoked).

Statistics show that people assigned female at birth tend to have asthma more than people assigned male at birth. Asthma affects Black people more frequently than other races.

Symptoms and Causes

What causes asthma?

Researchers don’t know why some people have asthma while others don’t. But certain factors present a higher risk:

  • Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma.
  • Environmental factors: People can develop asthma after exposure to things that irritate the airways. These substances include allergens, toxins, fumes and second- or third-hand smoke. These can be especially harmful to infants and young children whose immune systems haven’t finished developing.
  • Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease.
  • Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can damage young children’s developing lungs.

What are common asthma attack triggers?

You can have an asthma attack if you come in contact with substances that irritate you. Healthcare providers call these substances “triggers.” Knowing what triggers your asthma makes it easier to avoid asthma attacks.

For some people, a trigger can bring on an attack right away. For other people, or at other times, an attack may start hours or days later.

Triggers can be different for each person. But some common triggers include:

  • Air pollution: Many things outside can cause an asthma attack. Air pollution includes factory emissions, car exhaust, wildfire smoke and more.
  • Dust mites: You can’t see these bugs, but they are in our homes. If you have a dust mite allergy, this can cause an asthma attack.
  • Exercise: For some people, exercising can cause an attack.
  • Mold: Damp places can spawn mold, which can cause problems if you have asthma. You don’t even have to be allergic to mold to have an attack.
  • Pests: Cockroaches, mice and other household pests can cause asthma attacks.
  • Pets: Your pets can cause asthma attacks. If you’re allergic to pet dander (dried skin flakes), breathing in the dander can irritate your airways.
  • Tobacco smoke: If you or someone in your home smokes, you have a higher risk of developing asthma. You should never smoke in enclosed places like the car or home, and the best solution is to quit smoking. Your provider can help.
  • Strong chemicals or smells. These things can trigger attacks in some people.
  • Certain occupational exposures. You can be exposed to many things at your job, including cleaning products, dust from flour or wood, or other chemicals. These can all be triggers if you have asthma.

What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?

People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections:

With asthma, you may not have all of these symptoms with every flare. You can have different symptoms and signs at different times with chronic asthma. Also, symptoms can change between asthma attacks.

Diagnosis and Tests

How do healthcare providers diagnose asthma?

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including information about your parents and siblings. Your provider will also ask you about your symptoms. Your provider will need to know any history of allergies, eczema (a bumpy rash caused by allergies) and other lung diseases.

Your provider may order spirometry. This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and monitor your progress with treatment. Your healthcare provider may order a chest X-ray, blood test or skin test.

Management and Treatment

What asthma treatment options are there?

You have options to help manage your asthma. Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to control symptoms. These include:

  • Bronchodilators: These medicines relax the muscles around your airways. The relaxed muscles let the airways move air. They also let mucus move more easily through the airways. These medicines relieve your symptoms when they happen and are used for intermittent and chronic asthma.
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines: These medicines reduce swelling and mucus production in your airways. They make it easier for air to enter and exit your lungs. Your healthcare provider may prescribe them to take every day to control or prevent your symptoms of chronic asthma.
  • Biologic therapies for asthma: These are used for severe asthma when symptoms persist despite proper inhaler therapy.

You can take asthma medicines in several different ways. You may breathe in the medicines using a metered-dose inhaler, nebulizer or another type of asthma inhaler. Your healthcare provider may prescribe oral medications that you swallow.

What is asthma control?

The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you:

  • Can do the things you want to do at work and home.
  • Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms.
  • Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler).
  • Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest.

How do you monitor asthma symptoms?

You should keep track of your asthma symptom. It’s an important piece of managing the disease. Your healthcare provider may ask to use a peak flow (PF) meter. This device measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs. It can help your provider make adjustments to your medication. It also tells you if your symptoms are getting worse.

Prevention

How can I prevent an asthma attack?

If your healthcare provider says you have asthma, you’ll need to figure out what triggers an attack. Avoiding the triggers can help you avoid an attack. You can’t prevent yourself from getting asthma, though.

Outlook / Prognosis

What’s the outlook for someone with asthma?

If you have asthma, you can still live a very productive life and participate in sports and other activities. Your healthcare provider can help you manage symptoms, learn your triggers and prevent or manage attacks.

Living With

What is an asthma action plan?

Your healthcare provider will work with you to develop an asthma action plan. This plan tells you how and when to use your medicines. It also tells you what to do based on your asthma symptoms and when to seek emergency care. Ask your healthcare provider about anything you don’t understand.

What should I do if I have a severe asthma attack?

If you have a severe asthma attack, you need to get immediate medical care.

The first thing you should do is use your rescue inhaler. A rescue inhaler uses fast-acting medicines to open up your airways. It’s different than a maintenance inhaler, which you use every day. You should use the rescue inhaler when symptoms are bothering you and you can use it more frequently if your flare is severe.

If your rescue inhaler doesn’t help or you don’t have it with you, go to the emergency department if you have:

  • Anxiety or panic.
  • Bluish fingernails, bluish lips (in light-skinned people) or gray or whitish lips or gums (in dark-skinned people).
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • Coughing that won’t stop or severe wheezing when you breathe.
  • Difficulty talking.
  • Pale, sweaty face.
  • Very quick or rapid breathing.

Additional Common Questions

How do you know if do or don’t have asthma?

You’ll need to see a healthcare provider to find out if you have asthma or some other condition. There are other respiratory diseases that make it hard to breathe or cause coughing and wheezing.

Can asthma be cured?

No. Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Children may outgrow asthma as they get older.

Why is my asthma worse at night?

Asthma that gets worse at night is sometimes called nighttime asthma or nocturnal asthma. There are no definite reasons that this happens, but there are some educated guesses. These include:

  • The way you sleep: Sleeping on your back can result in mucus dripping into your throat or acid reflux coming back up from your stomach. Also, sleeping on your back puts pressure on your chest and lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. However, lying face down or on your side can put pressure on your lungs.
  • Triggers in your bedroom and triggers that happen in the evening: You may find your blankets, sheets and pillows have dust mites, mold or pet hair on them. If you’ve been outside in the early evening, you may have brought pollen in with you.
  • Medication side effects: Some drugs that treat asthma, such as steroids and montelukast, can affect your sleep.
  • Air that’s too hot or too cold: Hot air can cause airways to narrow when you breathe in. Cold air is an asthma trigger for some people.
  • Lung function changes: Lung function lessens at night as a natural process.
  • Asthma is poorly controlled during the day: Symptoms that aren’t controlled during the day won’t be better at night. It’s important to work with your provider to make sure your asthma symptoms are controlled both day and night. Treating nighttime symptoms is very important. Serious asthma attacks, and sometimes deaths, can happen at night.

What should I know about COVID-19 and asthma?

If you have asthma that is moderate-to-severe, or if your asthma symptoms aren’t well controlled, you’re at greater risk of having to be hospitalized if you get COVID-19. Therefore, you should wear a mask if you go to indoor spaces with other people, get vaccinated and avoid exposure to people who have the virus.

A note from Cleveland Clinic

Many people live fulfilling lives with asthma. Some professional athletes with asthma have set records in their sports. Your healthcare provider can help you find the best way to manage your asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to control your symptoms.

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Asthma-Symptoms & causes

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.

Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it’s important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed.

Symptoms

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time.

Asthma signs and symptoms include:

  • Shortness of breath

Asthma- Symptoms & Causes

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.

Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it’s important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed.

Symptoms

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time.

Asthma signs and symptoms include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness or pain
  • Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children
  • Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
  • Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu

Signs that your asthma is probably worsening include:

  • Asthma signs and symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome
  • Increasing difficulty breathing, as measured with a device used to check how well your lungs are working (peak flow meter)
  • The need to use a quick-relief inhaler more often

For some people, asthma signs and symptoms flare up in certain situations:

  • Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry
  • Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust
  • Allergy-induced asthma, triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets (pet dander)

When to see a doctor

Seek emergency treatment

Severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Work with your doctor to determine what to do when your signs and symptoms worsen — and when you need emergency treatment. Signs of an asthma emergency include:

  • Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing
  • No improvement even after using a quick-relief inhaler
  • Shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity

Contact your doctor

See your doctor:

  • If you think you have asthma. If you have frequent coughing or wheezing that lasts more than a few days or any other signs or symptoms of asthma, see your doctor. Treating asthma early may prevent long-term lung damage and help keep the condition from getting worse over time.
  • To monitor your asthma after diagnosis. If you know you have asthma, work with your doctor to keep it under control. Good long-term control helps you feel better from day to day and can prevent a life-threatening asthma attack.
  • If your asthma symptoms get worse. Contact your doctor right away if your medication doesn’t seem to ease your symptoms or if you need to use your quick-relief inhaler more often.

    Don’t take more medication than prescribed without consulting your doctor first. Overusing asthma medication can cause side effects and may make your asthma worse.

  • To review your treatment. Asthma often changes over time. Meet with your doctor regularly to discuss your symptoms and make any needed treatment adjustments.

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GRO Community Leadership Team

At the root of the GRO Community, there is the desire to combat the impacts of Gun Violence in our communities. Statistics show that the leading cause of death for black males between the ages of 14 -34 is homicide through gun violence in Chicago. We understand that mental health plays a major role in the contribution to the challenges that take place in our communities, and GRO Community serves as a  catalyst for solving it.

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GRO Community provides culturally relevant male counselors that are able to connect with the most challenging clients. Additionally, GRO Community takes an innovative approach to provide counseling to our clients. We take our time in building strong relationships with our clients to build strong therapeutic alliances.

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GRO Community provides culturally relevant male counselors that are able to connect with the most challenging clients. Additionally, GRO Community takes an innovative approach to provide counseling to our clients. We take our time in building strong relationships with our clients to build strong therapeutic alliances.

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GRO Community provides culturally relevant male counselors that are able to connect with the most challenging clients. Additionally, GRO Community takes an innovative approach to provide counseling to our clients. We take our time in building strong relationships with our clients to build strong therapeutic alliances.

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Welcome to GRO Community

GRO Community provides culturally relevant male counselors that are able to connect with the most challenging clients. Additionally, GRO Community takes an innovative approach to provide counseling to our clients. We take our time in building strong relationships with our clients to build strong therapeutic alliances.

Gro Community: Introduction

GRO Community provides culturally relevant male counselors that are able to connect with the most challenging clients. Additionally, GRO Community takes an innovative approach to provide counseling to our clients. We take our time in building strong relationships with our clients to build strong therapeutic alliances.

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Dark Circles Causes, Treatments and more.

Dark circles under the lower eyelids may appear due to genetics, allergies, or other reasons. Home remedies and medical treatments exist that may help reduce their appearance.

Dark circles under your eyes, also known as periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH)Trusted Source, may appear as shades of brown, blue, black, or purple.

They can affect anyone but are typically more common in:

Fatigue is generally believed to be the most common cause for having dark circles under the eyes. This may be controversial, and there are actually a number of reasons.

Read on to learn more about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for dark circles under the eyes.

Age

Aging may be one of the most common reasons for having dark circles under your eyes.

As you get older, your skin tends to sag and become thinner. You might experience a decrease in the fat and collagen that helps maintain your skin’s elasticity. As this occurs, the dark blood vessels beneath your skin become more visible, causing the area below your eyes to darken.

Aging might also cause tear troughs to appear more hollow. This may give you the appearance of looking tired or older.

Fatigue

Oversleeping, or a lack of sleep, may cause your skin to become more dull and pale. As a result, the blood vessels and dark tissues beneath your skin might become more visible.

Sleep deprivation may also lead to a fluid buildup beneath your eyes, causing them to appear puffy. Dark circles may then actually be shadows cast by puffy eyelids.

FSA Details

Traditional health insurance plans are typically accompanied by FSAs. A flexible spending account is a tax-deferred account to help pay for qualifying medical expenses. Employees can contribute funds up to the IRS annual maximum per year into the account tax-free.

Qualified medical expenses include prescriptions, copays, chiropractor visits, and other necessary healthcare expenses. When selecting the FSA option during benefits enrollment, the employee sets his or her annual contribution amount at that time. The amount is typically divided by the number of pay periods in a year, and that amount is withdrawn from each paycheck.

Employees are permitted to borrow against the amount they allotted to contribute to their FSA throughout the year. If employees do not use the funds deposited into their FSA for the plan year, the money is forfeited, which is commonly referred to as the “use it or lose it” aspect of an FSA.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Who We Are

California Health Collaborative’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides care coordination, case management, and advocacy services to older adults on Medi-Cal whose physical or cognitive limitations put them at risk of nursing home placement. MSSP care managers are registered nurses and social workers who assist participants with accessing the services they need to remain living safely in their homes. CHC’s MSSP is part of a statewide system funded through a Medicaid (Medi-Cal) waiver to delay or prevent nursing home placement for frail older adults by coordinating services in the home at a lower cost than a nursing home stay. MSSP’s funding and oversight is provided through the California Department of Aging.

 

Antimicrobial Resistance, Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae – Global situation

Antimicrobial Resistance, Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae – Global situation

 

Situation at a glance

In early 2024, the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Surveillance System on Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance Reporting (GLASS-EAR) issued a request for information to assess the current global situation given the increased identification of isolates of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) sequence type (ST) 23 carrying resistant genes to the carbapenem antibiotics – carbapenemase genes. K. pneumoniae strains that can cause severe infections in healthy individuals and have been identified with increasing frequency in recent years are considered hypervirulent compared to classical strains because of their ability to infect both healthy and immunocompromised individuals and because of their increased tendency to produce invasive infections.The presence of hvKp ST23 was reported in at least one country in all six WHO Regions. The emergence of these isolates with resistance to last-line antibiotics like carbapenems necessitates the administration of alternative antimicrobial treatment, which may not be available in many contexts. WHO recommends that Member States progressively increase their laboratory diagnostic capacity to allow for the early and reliable identification of hvKp, as well as reinforce laboratory capacities in molecular testing and detection and analyses of relevant virulence genes in addition to resistance genes. The assessment of risk at the global level is moderate given the challenges with surveillance, lack of information on laboratory testing rates, track and scale of community transmission, the gap in the available data on infections, hospitalization, and the overall burden of the disease.

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Good Sleep

Many factors can interfere with a good night’s sleep — from work stress and family responsibilities to illnesses. It’s no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive.

You might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep. However, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple tips.

1. Stick to a sleep schedule
Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don’t need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested.

Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Being consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

If you don’t fall asleep within about 20 minutes of going to bed, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you’re tired. Repeat as needed, but continue to maintain your sleep schedule and wake-up time.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink
Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Discomfort might keep you up.

Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can interfere with sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase One: How to find your polling booth

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase One: A pedestrian walks past an election themed painting placed by art students along a street outside their class to encourage people to vote in India's upcoming general elections, in Mumbai on April 17, 2024. (AFP)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase One: India begins voting for what is known to be the largest festival of democracy from 19 April. The Phase one polling will cover 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories (UTs). The counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Further, Assembly elections to Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim will also be held on 19 April.

Voting will start at 7am and end at 6pm.

Catch Lok Sabha Poll Live Updates Here

In Phase One of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on 19 April, constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry will witness voting.

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases, with first on April 19, second on April 26, third on May 7, fourth on May 13, fifth on May 20, sixth on May 25 and seventh on June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

CEC Rajiv Kumar said that there are 96.88 crore voters this time, out of which 49.7 are male and 47.1 and female. He added that there are 1.89 crore first-time voters, including 85 lakh women.

Apart from this, there are 13.4 lakh advanced applicants (not 18 years yet) who will turn 18 by April.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase One: How to find your polling booth

Step 1: Log in to electoralsearch.eci.gov.in and navigate to Know your Polling Station and Officer

Step 2: Enter the Voter ID or EPIC number in the box.

Step 3: Fill in Captcha and enter

Step 4: You can see the details – including the name and phone number of the Booth Level Officer, Electoral Registration Officer, and District Election Officer.

Step 5: Details of the booth, assembly constituency, and parliamentary constituency are also present on the portal.

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ECM : Provider Outreach Script

Enhanced Care Management is a benefit for Medi-Cal members. It comes from a new Medi-Cal program
called California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal, also called CalAIM. This benefit helps members
with complex needs coordinate their health care.

Since you qualify for ECM, we will be working to connect you with an ECM team from one of our qualified
contracted providers. This team includes a lead case manager. Your lead case manager will talk with
doctors, mental health providers, specialists, pharmacists, case managers, social services providers and
others. They will make sure everyone works together to get you the care you need. A lead care manager
can also help you find and apply for other services in the community.

An ECM lead care manager can help you:
• Find doctors.
• Schedule appointments for health-related services.
• Manage medications.
• Set up a ride to go to the doctor or pharmacy.
• Find and apply for community-based services that you need. These services include support with
housing or medically nutritious food.
• Set up follow-up care after the hospital.

Suggested Provider Script:
The Alliance (your managed care plan, Medi-cal provider) has determined you are eligible to receive
ECM services based on information they have on file from their internal database or information that
was shared with them regarding your current situation. In order for us to begin supporting you, we want
to take some time to review what the program is and what we can do to support in meeting your needs.

As the Alliance may have already mentioned to you, or if they have not, as an ECM provider we have a
team of people that will be working together to make sure you get the care you need. This is a process
that is approved for 6 months at a time. As an ECM provider our goal is to talk to your primary care
doctor, mental health providers, specialty doctors, pharmacists, case managers, social services providers
and others to coordinate care and work on helping you improve your overall health. We can also help
you find and apply for other services in the community if these are impacting your health and ability to
live safely. This is different from other case management services because we would be meeting with
you frequently and in-person. We will ask to meet with you in-person to provide you with the best
possible support and work on a meeting schedule that best fits your needs. As an ECM provider some of
the things we do will include:
• Finding doctor, if needed
• Scheduling appointments for health-related services.
• Managing medications- helping to make sure you have the medications you need
• Setting up a ride to go to the doctor or pharmacy.
• Finding and applying for community-based services that you need. These services can
include support with housing or medically nutritious food.
• Setting up follow-up care if you are admitted or go to the hospital

If you agree to receive these services we will assign you a lead case manager who will begin working
with you to develop a care plan. We will need to ask questions about your health history, social
situation, and ask you about goals and other services you need to be healthy. This will help us be in the
best position to support you and your needs. If you chose not to participate at this time, you can chose
to participate at any point and time again if you wish. You will just need to contact the Alliance or us so
we can process a new request.

If you have any questions about the process, including how you were approved, or during the process
you can call the Alliance anytime at 800-700-3874 or (provider info).

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Asthma QuickTake: Medications

This Asthma QuickTake discusses asthma controller and quick relief medications, the purposes for which they are used, and the devices used to take the medications.  It also provides information on how to determine whether a person’s asthma is under control.

Strategic Plan for Asthma in California

​Asthma in California Report

Two reports are available. The 2017 report focuses on asthma prevalence, whereas the 2013 report is comprehensive (includes asthma prevalence, disparities, morbidity, mortality, environmental triggers, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, work-related asthma, and national goals). Also available for download are slides that summarize report findings and provide easy-to-use graphs and charts. Reports include the following:

  • Asthma rates over time and by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and other characteristics
  • Comparisons of California’s rates to national goals
  • Data on asthma prevalence, morbidity, and health care utilization and quality
  • Special sections on environmental risk factors and work-related asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma is caused by various factors such as genetics, other allergic conditions, urbanization, events in early life, exposure to environmental allergens and irritants, and being overweight or obese. Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication delivered through inhalers.

There are two main types of inhaler:

1. bronchodilators

2. steroids.

People with asthma may need to use their inhaler every day, and their treatment will depend on the frequency of symptoms and the types of inhalers available. It is also important for people with asthma to avoid triggers and to receive education on how to manage their symptoms at home. WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of asthma to reduce the global burden of noncommunicable diseases and make progress towards universal health coverage.

Prevalence of asthma:
According to the World Health Organization, asthma affects approximately 339 million people worldwide.
In the United States, approximately 25 million people have asthma.

  • Causes of asthma:
    • Genetics
    • Environmental factors such as air pollution, allergens, and respiratory infections
    • Obesity
  • Treatment options for asthma:
    • Inhalers
    • Nebulizers
    • Oral medications
    • Allergy shots
    • Lifestyle changes such as avoiding triggers and maintaining a healthy weight

 

California Awards Nearly $17 Million for Youth Substance Use Prevention

Published: May 02, 2023

WHY THIS MATTERS: California is investing in community-based and tribal organizations to use evidence-based and community-driven practices for substance use disorder prevention among youth and young adults ages 12 to 26.

SACRAMENTO — California today awarded nearly $17 million to 44 community-based and tribal organizations to develop and increase substance use disorder prevention services through civic engagement and culturally competent programs. These awards are part of Elevate Youth California, a statewide DHCS program addressing substance use disorder. Today’s investments will help grassroots community-based and tribal organizations develop substance use prevention services for young people living in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs.

“California is committed to reaching young people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges where they are, with the resources they need to get healthy,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “We’re investing in our community partners who work day in and day out to help vulnerable youth access the quality, culturally-competent services they need and deserve.”

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“Youth substance use and mental health challenges are at an all-time high in California, especially for youth of color and 2S/LGBTQ+ youth,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “Through Elevate Youth California, DHCS continues to provide safe spaces where youth have an equitable opportunity to receive behavioral health prevention services.”

HOW GRANTS HELP: These awards are part of a larger effort by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to strengthen California’s health and human services prevention programs. Elevate Youth California provides DHCS-funded grants to grassroots community-based and tribal organizations that will:

  • Empower youth to create policy and systems change through civic engagement.
  • Implement culturally and linguistically proficient youth development, peer support, and mentoring programs that are healing-centered and trauma-informed.
  • Prioritize harm reduction and public health solutions that create resiliency and prevent substance use disorder.

GRANTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

  • Mary Trimble Norris, Executive Director of the American Indian Child Resource Center: “The Elevate Youth California capacity building grant is crucial to furthering our efforts to support Native youth in the Oakland Unified School District. This funding broadens our organization’s reach and substance prevention efforts that will support youth well-being. Our goal is to build equity and youth activism in schools through heritage gardens that honor the lived experiences of Native youth and preserve culture and traditional healing practices.”
  • Nakeya Bell, Executive Director of SistaBees, a behavioral health prevention provider fiscally sponsored by the East Bay Asian Youth Center: “This funding is a dream come true for our organization. The opportunity to receive this capacity-building funding to deepen our work and spread love, power, and care to our amazing young Black women and femmes across the Sacramento region will elevate our behavioral health prevention services. We look forward to cultivating safe spaces for young Black women and femmes to learn, heal, and lead in their communities.”

“When the community sees that the local Medication Assisted Treatment program incorporates the importance of culture and consistently integrates Native context into the service approach, they may be more likely to reach out for help,” said Marlies Perez, Chief of DHCS’ Community Services Division.

ADDITIONAL GRANT OPPORTUNITY: DHCS also released a Request for Application for $714,000 for the Tribal Local Opioid Coalition (TLOC) for project activities from June 2, 2023, through June 20, 2024. TLOC works to address the opioid crisis in California tribal communities through multisector, interagency partnerships of community members, stakeholders, and service providers working together to reduce and eliminate the impacts of opioid and stimulant use in tribal communities.

The Tribal Local Opioid Coalition (TLOC) project is funded by the State Opioid Response III grant awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is part of DHCS’ broader efforts to address substance use disorders, collectively known as the California Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Project, to increase access to MAT, reduce unmet treatment need, and reduce opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. MAT is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, which is effective in the treatment of opioid use disorders, and can help some people sustain recovery. For more information, visit the DHCS website.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Elevate Youth California will grant up to $400,000 to each organization focused on substance use prevention to strengthen its operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational infrastructure. A full list of organizations that received awards is available on the Elevate Youth California website. Since 2020, DHCS has awarded nearly $206 million through 290 grant awards. In fiscal year 2022-23, DHCS has invested more than $139.9 million in funding to support statewide prevention programs, with approximately $58.8 million in primary prevention funding allocated to county behavioral health agencies through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, $3.8 million in funding to support statewide implementation of the California Friday Night Live program, and $76.3 million allocated in local assistance funds from Proposition 64 to support Elevate Youth California. For more information about Elevate Youth California partners, visit www.elevateyouthca.org.

BIGGER PICTURE: Governor Newsom has invested more than $1 Billion to crack down on opioid trafficking and enforce the law, combat overdoses, support those with opioid use disorder, and raise awareness about the dangers of opioids. Read Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour

 

Investigators are working to identify a specific brand of flour linked to this outbreak. However, any raw (unbaked) flour can have germs, like Salmonella. Do not eat or play with uncooked flour, dough, or batter.

What You Should Do
  • Do not eat raw dough or batter – even a small amount can make you or your child sick
    • Bake or cook food made with raw flour, like cookie dough or cake batter, before eating it.
    • Follow the recipe or package instructions for cooking or baking. Use the temperature and cooking time given in the recipe or instructions.
    • Buy heat-treated flour to use in recipes for homemade playdough.
  • Clean
    • Wash any bowls, utensils, and surfaces that touched raw flour with warm water and soap.
    • Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after using raw flour.
  • Separate
    • Keep raw flour, dough, and batter separate from foods that won’t be cooked.
  • Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your child have:
    • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
    • Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
    • Signs of dehydration, such as:
      • Not peeing much
      • Dry mouth and throat
      • Feeling dizzy when standing up

Referral to New Spring County Mental Health Services

Phone: 123.123.1234 (collect calls accepted)
Website: www.countyofnewspring.test
Mailing Address: 270 County Hospital Rd., Ste. 19, New Spring, AZTUTE 83864
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Days/Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Emergency: 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

Services: Mental health provides a full range of outpatient services to all residents of New Spring County. Crisis services are available through our agency or by contacting the Crisis Line. Emergency hospitalizations and evaluations were provided. Services for adults and children range from consultation, assessment, referral, and medication to individual, group, marital and family therapy. Services are available in Aztute and New Spring by appointment.

Persons Served: All residents
Area Served: New Spring
Fees: Sliding scale, Medi-Cal accepted

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Phone: 123.123.1234 (collect calls accepted)
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Days/Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Emergency: 24 hours
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Services: Mental health provides a full range of out-patient services to all residents of Plumas County. Crisis services are available through our agency or by contacting the Crisis Line. Emergency hospitalizations and evaluations provided. Services for adults and children range from consultation, assessment, referral, and medication to individual, group, marital and family therapy. Services are available in Portola and Chester by appointment.

Persons Served: All residents
Area Served: New Spring
Fees: Sliding scale, Medi-Cal accepted

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What is myocarditis?Myocarditis, or inflammation that affects your heart muscle (myocardium).

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People with myocarditis often feel fatigued, short of breath, chest pain or the sensation of their heart racing (palpitations). They may feel these symptoms gradually over time, or their symptoms may happen very quickly. People with myocarditis in more advanced stages may show symptoms of heart failure.

How common is myocarditis?
Researchers estimate there are about 1.5 million cases of myocarditis in the world each year. This works out to 10 to 20 people affected out of every 100,000 people.

Childhood Immunization Resources

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Guidance for Parents About Winter Viruses

 As Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the flu and COVID-19 continue to impact Californians earlier than usual this year, state Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan urges everyone across the state to protect themselves and their families against many circulating viruses.

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Smog Alert: Excessive

BANGKOK (AP) — Unusually high levels of smog worsened by weather patterns are raising alarm across Asia, with authorities in Thailand’s hazy capital Bangkok handing out face masks and preparing to seed clouds for rain to clear the air.

A combination of construction dust, auto exhaust and other pollutants, lingering over Bangkok due to prevailing weather patterns, has taken air quality to unhealthy levels in recent days.

“I admit these are temporary solutions but we have to do it. Other long term measures will also be implemented, Police Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang told a meeting of army, police, pollution control and other officials on Monday.

The city was handing out some 10,000 face masks, spraying water to help settle dust and tightening controls on when big trucks can use city streets — the Thai Pollution Control Department said that about half of the high levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, was due to diesel engine emissions.

The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation said it was preparing to deploy two planes for cloud seeding on between Tuesday and Friday, if conditions are suitable.

In South Korea, unusually high PM 2.5 levels prompted emergency measures to reduce the health hazard. The country’s National Institute of Environ

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More polio detected in New Spring County, data shows

State health officials said most adults do not need the polio vaccine or a booster because they were already fully vaccinated as children.

However, they have stressed the importance of getting vaccinated against or staying up to date with the immunization schedule. Among unvaccinated people, polio can lead to permanent paralysis in the arms and/or legs and even death.

The polio vaccine protects 99% of children who get all recommended doses from severe disease from poliovirus.

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Phone: 530.283.6307 (collect calls accepted)
Website: www.countyofplumas.com
Mailing Address: 270 County Hospital Rd., Ste. 109, Quincy, CA 95971
Street Address: Same
Days/Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Emergency: 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

Services: Mental health provides a full range of out-patient services to all residents of Plumas County. Crisis services are available through our agency or by contacting the Crisis Line. Emergency hospitalizations and evaluations provided. Services for adults and children range from consultation, assessment, referral, and medication to individual, group, marital and family therapy. Services are available in Portola and Chester by appointment.

Persons Served: All residents
Area Served: Plumas County
Fees: Sliding scale, Medi-Cal accepted

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Polio Virus Detected in Mountain High School

Most people who get infected with poliovirus will not have any visible symptoms.

About 1 out of 4 people (or 25 out of 100) with poliovirus infection will have flu-like symptoms that can include:

  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain

These symptoms usually last 2 to 5 days, then go away on their own.

A smaller proportion of people with poliovirus infection will develop other, more serious symptoms that affect the brain and spinal cord:

  • Meningitis (infection of the covering of the spinal cord and/or brain)occurs in about 1–5 out of 100 people with poliovirus infection, depending on virus type
  • Paralysis (can’t move parts of the body) or weakness in the arms, legs, or both occurs in about 1 out of 200 people to 1 in 2000 people, depending on virus type

Paralysis is the most severe symptom associated with poliovirus because it can lead to permanent disability and death. Between 2 and 10 out of 100 people who have paralysis from poliovirus infection die, because the virus affects the muscles that help them breathe.

Even children who seem to fully recover can develop new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 15 to 40 years later. This is called post-polio syndrome.

Note that “poliomyelitis” (or “polio” for short) is defined as the paralytic disease. So only people with the paralytic infection are considered to have the disease

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Phone: 530.283.6307 (collect calls accepted)
Website: www.countyofplumas.com
Mailing Address: 270 County Hospital Rd., Ste. 109, Quincy, CA 95971
Street Address: Same
Days/Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Emergency: 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

Services: Mental health provides a full range of out-patient services to all residents of Plumas County. Crisis services are available through our agency or by contacting the Crisis Line. Emergency hospitalizations and evaluations provided. Services for adults and children range from consultation, assessment, referral, and medication to individual, group, marital and family therapy. Services are available in Portola and Chester by appointment.

Persons Served: All residents
Area Served: Plumas County
Fees: Sliding scale, Medi-Cal accepted

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