It is estimated that more than 60,000 people with asthma live in the greater Jacksonville area, 10,000 of whom are uninsured. African Americans have been hit especially hard in our area; they are more than twice as likely to die from the disease as Caucasians and more than three times more likely to visit an emergency room.

To address this epidemic in our area, the Community Asthma Partnership at Wolfson (CAP-W) is committed to improving asthma awareness, education, access and the standard of care locally. CAP-W is comprised of local hospitals, the Duval County Health Department, and pediatric and adult pulmonologists and allergists, who collaborate in this grassroots program.

Services Provided The programs listed below are offered by the Community Asthma Partnership at Wolfson to help children and families learn to manage and prevent asthma attacks. For more information on any of the programs below call at 904.202.5132 weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Asthma Screenings: CAP-W conducts free screenings at various public locations throughout Northeast Florida. Call for screening dates and locations. Asthma Basics: The basic asthma management and education class is free. Call for dates and directions. Advanced Asthma Control: This program is designed to help children ages two to 18 with difficult-to-control or inadequately controlled asthma. Asthma Clinic: On a regular basis, CAP-W provides exams, education and medications to those who qualify, at a minimal cost. Call for information. Asthma Support Group: This monthly group at Wolfson Children's Hospital provides support and encouragement for families working to manage this disease. Call for meeting times, dates and locations.