In 2005, New York Presbyterian Hospital and community partners applied the principles of community based participatory research to develop the Washington Heights Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma. This comprehensive program is designed to facilitate effective and sustainable asthma management in Northern Manhattan, a community with childhood asthma rates that are four times the national average WIN is a multi-level, community-driven program that enhances case identification and follow-up for children. Through collaboration with key partners, including local day care centers, schools, clinics and community-based organizations, WIN provides community-wide asthma screening and education.

• WIN for Asthma, New York Presbyterian Hospital, National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management 2010 Winner (PDF)(1 pg, 338 K)