An Integrated Regional Pediatric Asthma Program: Partnering With School Systems to Improve Child Health.

Asthma is a leading cause of chronic illness and school absenteeism in the United States and asthma-related health inequities persist. Innovative cross-sector interventions are needed to address inequities in pediatric asthma, yet few exist. This article describes a regional pediatric asthma program that uses an integrated case management model of care. The program is innovative in that it provides cost effective outreach, integration across providers and systems, and access to care. We explore the unique history, successes, and experiences in addressing equity and a reduction of pediatric asthma hospitalizations and deaths in eastern North Carolina.