Open Airways for Schools (OAS)

A program of the American Lung Association, implemented in Office of School Health, Department of Health Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Ordering and Contact Information

OAS is disseminated through local ALA affiliates. Individuals and organizations interested in promoting the program or serving as instructors in the schools should contact ALA at 1-800-LUNG-USA. Collaborating organizations and instructors receive training in the curriculum and are expected to stay in contact with ALA for technical assistance and reporting of results.

Best Practices and Program Services
American Lung AssociationExternal
1726 M St. NW, Suite 902
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 785-3355
Fax: (207) 452-1805

Individuals associated with the replicated program in Anne Arundel County include:

Gene Saderholm, RN, MA, CSN
Deputy Director
Office of Clinic and School Health
Office of School Health Services
Department of Health
407 S. Crain Highway, 2nd Floor, Suite C
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 222-6838
Fax: (410) 222-6840

Lani Wheeler, MD
Pediatric and School Health Consultant
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
407 S. Crain Highway, Suite 100
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 222-0070
Fax: (410) 222-0073

Sue Boyle, RN, BSN
Program Supervisor
Office of Clinic and School Health
Office of School Health Services
Department of Health
407 S. Crain Highway, 2nd Floor, Suite C
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 222-6838
Fax: (410) 222-6840

Ava Barbry Crawford
Director of Education
American Lung Association of Maryland, Inc.
1840 York Road, Suite M
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 560-2120
Fax: (410) 560-0829