For many people in New York, living conditions can have a negative impact on their health. In fact, a 2018 study led by the New York State Department of Health found that 83 percent of the inspected NYCHA homes have unhealthy environmental hazards that can intensify and exacerbate chronic diseases.

To better address these hazards, AIRnyc is transforming its time-tested model for helping people control asthma-inducing conditions in their home into an integrated approach for multiple and often related conditions. Now, in addition to asthma, the organization will lean on its 17 years of inthe-community work to inspire self-directed care and deliver interventions that address diabetes, hypertension, behavioral health, and conditions related to aging.

To reflect the integrated approach, Asthma Intervention and Relief Network, Inc. under the acronym a.i.r. nyc, has re-branded to be At-Home Integrated Relief for NYC, or AIRnyc. “Health starts at home,” said Shoshanah Brown, Chief Executive Officer of AIRnyc. “We promote and protect the ability of families to take action towards healthy living. We all need support to stay healthy, whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, managing medications for multiple conditions or mitigating environmental hazards in our homes.”

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