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About Our Classes
Almost every week, CVS/pharmacy Draw A Breath hosts asthma education classes for children and parents at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The classes are designed to be innovative, interactive, and culturally appropriate. Classes are taught in English and Spanish. The classes are open to all who want to attend.

A diverse, multidisciplinary staff is dedicated to providing quality services to families with asthma. Classes include demonstration, discussion, and interactive presentations. Topics covered include:

  • asthma physiology
  • common medication options for asthma management;
  • identification of asthma triggers and strategies for trigger control;
  • symptom recognition and response; and
  • psychosocial issues that affect asthma management.

During the class, instructors demonstrate and discuss the use of medical equipment for asthma control at home, and families receive free peak flow meters and spacers.

On-site babysitting is provided for children younger than 6 years old.


 

2008 Draw A Breath Class Schedule

Classes are held on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Classes are held at Hasbro Children's Hospital, room 151, and a free parking pass is available at class. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m.

We ask that families pre-register for class. Call 401-444-8340 to register or learn more about our classes. Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are held on Saturdays at 3 p.m.

January 2008

  • Tuesday, January 8
  • Saturday, January 12*
  • Tuesday, January 22
  • Tuesday, January 29

February 2008

  • Tuesday, February 5
  • Saturday, February 9*
  • Tuesday, February 26

March 2008

  • Tuesday, March 4
  • Tuesday, March 11
  • Saturday, March 15*
  • Tuesday, March 25

April 2008

  • Tuesday, April 1
  • Saturday, April 5*
  • Tuesday, April 22
  • Tuesday, April 29

May 2008

  • Saturday, May 3*
  • Tuesday, May 13
  • Tuesday, May 20
  • Tuesday, May 27

June 2008

  • Tuesday, June 3
  • Tuesday, June 10
  • Tuesday, June 17

July 2008

  • Tuesday, July 8
  • Tuesday, July 22
  • Tuesday, July 29

August 2008

  • Tuesday, August 5
  • Tuesday, August 19
  • Saturday, August 23*

September 2008

  • Tuesday, September 9
  • Tuesday, September 16
  • Saturday, September 20*
  • Tuesday, September 30

October 2008

  • Tuesday, October 7
  • Tuesday, October 14
  • Saturday, October 18*
  • Tuesday, October 28

November 2008

  • Tuesday, November 4
  • Tuesday, November 11
  • Saturday, November 15*
  • Tuesday, November 18

December 2008

  • Tuesday, December 2
  • Tuesday, December 9

*class on Saturday at 3 p.m.

We also offer classes at schools and community sites throughout Rhode Island. If you are unable to attend a class at Hasbro Children's Hospital, contact us at 401-444-8340 to learn about classes in a community near you.