…asthma is the number one cause of school absences where an average of 7.6 days of school per year is missed!

…according to some recent studies 65-85% of asthma deaths and near death cases could have been prevented.

…the area we live in is medically underserved and has a shortage of health professionals?

…within the Austin community there are over 25 Air Emission, over 50 Hazardous Waste and at least 2 Known Toxic Release Sites that are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency!

*Environmental issues affect our health by causing or contributing to health problems and diseases around the world.