Asthma

SNAC-S: School Nurse Asthma Care Support Sessions

School nurses are invited to a special series of workshops to support care for children with asthma and advance their role as community leader.

Each SNAC-S session includes brief instruction on a priority topic, Q&A, and opportunities to collaborate with other school nurses. Join the lively discussion and advance asthma care for your school community.

Upon registration, you will receive an email and calendar invitation with information about how to access the live Zoom session.

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Upcoming Webinars

Let’s Talk More About SMART Therapy
Deb Cook, RN, AE-C and Dr. Ragini Kapoor, Pediatric Pulmonologist
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Past Webinars

Updated Inhaler Technique Basics for Children: A Practical Guide for School Nurses
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Rebecca Brown, RRT, AE-C
Webinar Recording Passcode: U&wTu20W
Presentation Slide Deck
Instructions for Coaching on Inhalation Technique
Meter Dose Inhaler Instructions
Asthma Ready Communities Price List

When the Leaves Change, Asthma Changes Too
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Deb Cook, RN, AE-C and Dr. Ragini Kapoor, Pediatric Pulmonologist
Video Recording Passcode: Passcode: 3W*n%iD2
Presentation slide deck by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

Welcome Back – Resources for School Nurses (NEW PARENT HANDOUTS)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Deb Cook, RN, AE-C
Video Recording Passcode: 9MTE4$^b
Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

Creating Helpful Resources for Families and School Health Offices
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Deb Cook, RN, AE-C, Rebecca Brown, RRT, AE-C, and Tammy Rood, RN, DNP
Video Recording

Preparing Students and Parents for the Summer Break
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
Video Recording
Presentation slide deck by Rebecca Brown, RRT, AE-C

Sleep
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Tammy Rood, RN, DNP
Video Recording – Passcode: 5iG@6Nu*
Presentation slide deck by Tammy Rood, RN, DNP

SchoolLink and ParentLink
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Melissa Maras and Kelsey Cunningham
Video Recording – Passcode: 5k^+sV$0

Materials and Resources

Website 1: SchoolLink
Website 2: ParentLink

Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) Program
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Sam Wigley and Chris Martinez
Video Recording Passcode ph!?VbY4

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Let’s Be SMART About Asthma Management with Dr. Dave Stukus, MD
Dr. Stukus is a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University and serves as vice president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode 8v!&M*M*

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Inhaler Technique for Children
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode ID1$%G40
Materials and Resources

Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by Rebecca Brown, RRT, AE-C
Handout 1: Resources for inhaler technique teaching
Handout 2: Order form for spacers with special pricing from manufacturer
2 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
7 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
Link to Missouri Asthma Prevention and Control Program website

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The ABCs of Asthma Medications: SABA, LABA, ICS, and LAMA
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: eJ&k9#Uq
Presentation slide deck by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C and Tammy Rood, DNP, AE-C, and Ragani Kapoor, MD
Handout: Top Resources for Learning and Teaching Asthma Medications (one-page pdf with links to information resources from Children’s Mercy Health System of Kansas City, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Allergy and Asthma Network, American Lung Association, and Allergy and Asthma Foundation)

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Youth Vaping and Smoking: Education, Support and Cessation
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: s#Kk6=Nr
Presentation slide deck by Rachel Sanford, American Lung Association
Flyer: New School Vaping Teams Program from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
>> Contact information for Christy Inskip, MPH, CHES, Youth Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: christy.inskip@health.mo.gov | 573-526-1880

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Essential Skills and Knowledge for Asthma Management in the School
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: Hy6Sr64+
Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

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Identifying and Managing Environmental Triggers
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: F088u@1c
Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by John Kraemer, PhD
>> Contact information for John Kraemer, PhD: jkraemer@semo.edu
>> Link to AsthmaBridge.com (website for referring a student for a free home environment assessment service coordinated by Southeast Missouri State University Center for Environmental Analysis)

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Safely at Home for the Holidays
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: P^!S1U!V
Presentation slide deck by Rebecca Brown, AE-C and Tammy Rood, DNP, AE-C
Handout 1 – [English] Parent/Family Handout – Preparing for the Holidays
Handout 2 – [Spanish] Parent/Family Handout – Preparing for the Holidays

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Understanding Missouri’s Medicaid Program for Children – Boot Camp for School Nurses
> Session 5: Pharmacy and Prescription Medication Benefits
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: 2K.!kM08
Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by Lacy Epperson, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services – Mitchell’s Drug Stores, Neosho, MO; contributors: Carson Von Alst, PharmD and Tripp Logan, PharmD, CPSEN Missouri and Missouri Pharmacy Association

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Understanding Missouri’s Medicaid Program for Children – Boot Camp for School Nurses
> Session 4: Managed Medicaid, Resources of Healthy Blue
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: *H^Dq3x#
Presentation slide deck by Krista Meyer RN, Healthy Blue

Website 1 – Healthy Blue Provider Website
Website 2 – Provider Look Up Tool
Website 3 – Denta Quest: Dental Provider Look Up Tool and Phone # 888-696-9533
Website 4 – Blue View Vision and Phone # 866-352-8455

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Understanding Missouri’s Medicaid Program for Children – Boot Camp for School Nurses
> Session 3: Managed Medicaid, Resources of United Healthcare
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: YYn8uHe=
Presentation slide deck by Tianis Hill and Jennifer Fish RN, United Healthcare

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Understanding Missouri’s Medicaid Program for Children – Boot Camp for School Nurses
> Session 2: Comparison to Employer-Sponsored Plans, Managed Medicaid, Resources of Centene’s HomeState Health and ShowMe Healthy Kids Plan (for foster care children)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: T%J^e9J$
Presentation slide deck by Chris Hoover BSN, RN, CCM, Centene Home State Health and Show Me Healthy Kids

Handout 1 – Additional Benefits for Home State Health Members
Handout 2 – Find Help. Find the community resources you need quickly and easily. Food, housing, work, transit
Handout 3 – Teladoc. Free telehealth visits with doctors for medical assessment and treatment (e.g., medications).
Handout 4 – Transportation, Part 1. Do you need a ride? We’ll help you get there. One-page flyer explains how to book a ride or get reimbursed for transportation.
Handout 5 – Transportation, Part 2. Tip sheet on how to use MTM (Medical Transportation Management)
Handout 6 – Transportation, Part 3. MTM Reimbursement Trip Log
Handout 7 – Adolescent to Adult (a2A) program assists members who are transitioning to adulthood.

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Understanding Missouri’s Medicaid Program for Children – Boot Camp for School Nurses
> Session 1: Eligibility, Enrollment and More
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording Passcode: +C@Y6h=u
Presentation slide deck by Earlene K. Bolton, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

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Inhalation Technique for Children
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: Y!6y=*xW

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck by Rebecca Brown, RRT, AE-C, University of Missouri Asthma Ready Communities

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SMART Therapy
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: +wdFJJK1

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck by Ragina Kapoor, MD, University of Missouri School of Medicine

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Preparing for the High Season of Asthma Attacks in Missouri (September and October)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: =V=D59.7

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

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Asthma Action Plans: How and When to Use Them Effectively
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: 1e+ztQ^p

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck by Tammy Rood, DNP, AE-C, University of Missouri

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Back to School: Getting Ready for a Safe and Healthy Year
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: 3IF*sNi1

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck

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Identifying and Managing Environmental Triggers
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording
Passcode: 2l*%C?0&

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Self-carrying Albuterol: Training, Authorization, and Permission Policy
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: 4J$I!cZN

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck
Quick Reference Guide for Missouri School Nurses
Missouri School Asthma Manual – Medications
Show Me School Health Contract for Student Self-Carry and Self-Administration of Medication
Colorado Asthma Self Carry Contract
American Lung Association – Self Assessment Tool
American Lung Association – asthma self carry resources
Missouri State Statutes Revised 167.627

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Meet Missouri’s Environmental Pediatrician
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: 32&kZERr

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Elizabeth Friedman, MD, MPH
Website for the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

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Field Trip Safety
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: inw?e6+g

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Stephanie Warden, RN, School Nurse, West St. Francois County Middle and High School
Contact information for Stephanie Warden, RN: swarden@wcr4.org

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Preparing Students and Parents for the Summer Break
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: w&wP9Z5U

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Christine Allenbrand, RN, School Nurse – Rogers Elementary School (Kansas City Public School District)
Contact information for Christine Allenbrand, RN: callenbrand@kcpublicschools.org and 816-418-4788 (main line for school).

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Using the Pulse Oximeter
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: z1Y4T#Sh

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

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Managing Seasonal Allergies and Asthma — Spring into Action
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: 7v+!4Vec

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Tammy Rood, DNP, AE-C and Ragini Kapoor, MD
Video: nasal medication administration (by Haleon, manufacturer of Flonase)
Website: Comparison chart of over-the-counter allergy medications (by Good Rx)

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Inhaler Technique for Children
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: w?20+T1&

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
Parent flyer/handout to promote spacer use (Why Use a Spacer?): Flyer 1, Flyer 2
Instructions to Sign Up for the Inhaler Technique Coaching Program
2 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
7 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C
Link to Missouri Asthma Prevention and Control Program website

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Managed Care Organizations: Resources and Benefits
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: @*8sgjzG

Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck by Lillian Colburn // Healthy Blue
Healthy Blue Healthy Rewards Program: Summary of Additional Benefits, Member Flyer, Provider Flyer
Presentation slide deck by Annie Crosby // Home State
Home State Health Resources: Care Management Assistance Form, Special Benefits Brochure, Transportation Coordination Flyer

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Taking Care of the Child with Breathing Difficulty at School Nurse Office
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: 8&X?n1yM
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C
Nebulizer Administration – Just in Time Learning, Show Me School Health
Is the Asthma Action Plan Working? (Missouri School Nurse Asthma Manual)
2 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C (Asthma Ready Communities, University of Missouri School of Medicine)
7 minute training video on inhalation technique by Rebecca Brown RRT, AE-C (Asthma Ready Communities, University of Missouri School of Medicine)
Stock Albuterol Toolkit from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Order Asthma Supplies for School Health Offices from Asthma Ready Communities, University of Missouri School of Medicine

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SMART Therapy: The Latest Approach to Evidence-based Medication Management of Asthma
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: W6%c@8d8
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Tammy Rood, NP, DNP, AE-C
Websites and resources referenced during the session

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2024

Pre-treatment and Exercise
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: nB8p$BLA
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Ragini Kapoor, MD and Deb Cook, RN, AE-C

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Preparing for the Holiday Break
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: 8q7A.o+%
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by Deb Cook, RN, AE-C
Parent Handout (English)
Parent Handout (Spanish)

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Partnering with Pharmacists
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: a2W+qr!M
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Carson Von Alst, PharmD and Tripp Logan, PharmD

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Using Asthma Action Plans Effectively
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: r*ub0.8f
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (pdf format) by Tammy Rood, DNP, AE-C
Assessing a Child’s Readiness to Carry and use a Quick Relief https://lung.training/courses/readiness.html
Is the Asthma Action Plan Working? (Missouri School Asthma Manual)
Missouri School Asthma Manual (online version)

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Identifying and Managing Environmental Triggers
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: pW@?^1e2
Materials and Resources:

Presentation slide deck (ppt format) by John Kraemer, PhD
Contact information for John Kraemer, PhD: jkraemer@semo.edu
Link to AsthmaBridge.com (website for referring a student for a free home environment assessment service coordinated by Southeast Missouri State University Center for Environmental Analysis)

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Inhaler Technique for Children
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Video Recording — passcode: z64=r6ne
Materials and Resources: