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NC Asthma Summit: Factors that Impact Asthma

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NC Asthma Summit: Factors that Impact Asthma

Location

St. Mark's Church
1230 St. Marks Church Rd.
Burlington, NC 27215

Dates & Times

May 6, 2026 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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Join others to observe Asthma Awareness Month, World Asthma Day and National Clean Air Month at this interprofessional Summit. We will explore the many factors that can impact persons with asthma.

Exhibitors will be on-site at the Summit with information about asthma-related products and services. The Summit is a collaboration between MAHEC and the Asthma Alliance of North Carolina (AANC). Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. Breakfast items and specialty coffee and tea will be available for purchase at the on-site café.

Agenda

8:00 AMCheck-in and Exhibitors (Coffee provided)
8:30 AMSummit Overview | Lisa Feierstein, RN, BSN, MBA and Karin Yeatts, PhD
8:45 AMSMARTT Therapy and Acute Asthma Exacerbation Management | Michelle Hernandez, MD
9:30 AMPediatric Obesity and Asthma | Allison Burbank, MD, FAAAAI
10:00 AMBreak and Exhibitors
10:30 AMNavigating Medication and Insurance Coverage | Billie Simonson, CPhT
11:15 AMEnvironmental Impacts on Respiratory Health | Denene Blackwood, BA, Andrew George, PhD, and Amy Trees, BS, RCP, AE-C, RPFT, RRT-NPS
11:45 AMCreating an Asthma-Friendly Environment Using AI | Melinda Shuler, MHS, RCP, HHS, CTTS, AE-C
12:15 PMLunch and Exhibitors
1:00 PMOutcomes of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot for Persons with Asthma | Andrea Price-Stogsdill, MPPA
1:30 PMPanel discussion to follow Outcomes presentation:
Panelists: Candace Cahoon MHS, RCP, RRT, CPFT, AE-C, CCM; Andrea Price-Stogsdill, MPPA and Melinda Shuler MHS, RCP, CTTS, HHS, AE-C

Panel Moderator: Amy Trees, BS, RCP, AE-C, RPFT, RRT-NPS
2:00 PMBreak and Exhibitors
2:15 PMDemonstration of Spirometry and FeNo | Candace Cahoon, MHS, RCP, RRT, CPFT, AE-C, CCM and Emily Wood, AAS, RCP, RRT, AE-C
2:45 PMOverview of How to Read & Interpret Pediatric & Adult Spirometry and FeNo Results | William Wooten, MD
3:15 PMClosing Remarks & Asthma Action Steps | Lisa Feierstein, RN, BSN, MBA and Karin Yeatts, PhD
3:30 PMComplete Attestation & Adjourn


Accommodations
Hotel accommodations: While there are no hotel blocks available this year, there are a few affordable, nearby hotels from which to choose; some of the hotels may include breakfast. Search for hotels near the venue:

St. Mark's Church
1230 St. Mark's Church Road
Burlington, NC 27215

In Collaboration With

AANC

Audience

Healthcare Professionals including Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists & Assistants, and other interested professionals

Objectives

check Manage acute asthma exacerbation
check Discuss the impact of pediatric obesity, environmental triggers, and non-medical drivers on asthma
check Administer pediatric & adult spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNo) tests
check Navigate medications and insurance coverage for persons with asthma
check Describe how to use artificial intelligence to create an asthma-friendly environment
check Interpret pediatric & adult spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNo) test results

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$90.00

Registration Fee

$105.00

Registration Fee for Non-profit exhibitor reps or students

$30.00

Available Credits

CEU .600

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.60 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

NCBPTE Contact Hours 5.000

MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 5.00 contact hours.

Contact Hours 5.500

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 5.50 Contact Hours.

Contact Hours 5.500

Nurses

MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an acceptable provider for continuing education per the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

NCRCB CE Hours 5.500

Approved by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board for 5.50 hours. Approval Number: 254737.

Speakers

Denene Blackwoood, BA
Allison J. Burbank, MD
Candace G. Cahoon, MHS RCP RRT CPFT AE-C
Lisa B. Feierstein, BSN, RN, MBA
Andrew George, PhD
Michelle Hernandez, MD
Andrea Price-Stogsdill, MPPA
Melinda T. Shuler, MHS, RCP, CTTS, HHS, AE-C
Billie Simonson, CPhT
Amy Trees, BS, RCP, AE-C, RPFT
Emily Wood, AAS, RCP, RRT, AE-C
William I. Wooten, MD
Karin Yeatts, PhD

Sessions

2025 NC Asthma Summit: Factors that Impact Asthma

5/6 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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