CARES

CCAC provides patient-centered asthma care to underserved communities across Central California.

Evidence-Based Asthma Remediation and Prevention

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As part of the CalAIM initiative, CCAC is a contracted provider with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans to provide the Asthma Remediation (AR) and Asthma Preventive Services (APS) benefits in 13 counties. The AR benefit helps eligible Medi-Cal members reduce asthma triggers in their home. It works alongside the APS benefit, which includes asthma self-management education and home environmental assessments. 

CCAC’s Asthma Program began in 2011 with in-home visits to help low-income families reduce indoor asthma triggers and manage their asthma more effectively. Over the past decade, the program has evolved with advancements in technology and treatment, leading to the development of the Comprehensive Asthma Remediation and Education Services (CARES) — one of the nation’s leading in-home asthma prevention and education programs focused on improving outcomes through cost-effective, high-impact care.

In 2021, CCAC received the US EPA’s National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.

 

Areas We Serve:

  1. Alpine
  2. Amador
  3. Calaveras
  4. El Dorado
  5. Fresno
  1. Kern
  2. Kings
  3. Madera
  4. Sacramento
  5. San Joaquin
  1. Stanislaus
  2. Tulare
  3. Tuolumne

Sign-up for the In-Home Asthma Program

To find out if you are eligible for our services, contact us at (559) 272-4874 or email cares@centralcalasthma.org 

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Impact That Makes a Difference

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CCAC’s initiatives have transformed the lives of thousands across Central California:

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Patients and Families Served in 148 Communities
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Asthma Remediation Toolkits Delivered
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"Prior to receiving asthma equipment, I had frequent visits to the urgent care for asthma exacerbation episode. The mattress cover, pillow covers and the air filter have worked really well to reduce those visits."

Lauryn R.
Bakersfield, CA
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"The education that was provided by the Community Healthcare worker Alma B. was very knowledgeable. After I received my AR tools I have not had any more cough attacks. I am forever grateful for the CARES program.

Evelyne B.
Bakersfield, CA
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"With the help of the asthma remediation tools and education [my] asthma has been controlled [and I haven't] used [my] rescue inhaler.""

Osvaldo D.
Tulare, CA

CARES
Partners & Collaborators

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Through the CARES Program, CCAC collaborates with trusted partners to bring asthma education, resources, and in-home support directly to the families who need it most.