EMPOWER: Childhood Asthma Resources
Helping Young People Take Charge of Asthma
Empower brings together brings together engaging videos, practical tools, and trusted information to help young people and families understand asthma, manage environmental triggers, and build healthy habits.
Watch the Videos
Explore the EMPOWER video series with real talk about asthma for young people.
Learn the Asthma Basics
Understand what asthma is, what to watch for, and some common myths around it
For Providers
Resources for healthcare providers and school nurses to support youth with asthma
A Partnership for a Healthier Future
EMPOWER was created by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and Hop Hop Public Health (HHPS) to make asthma education more engaging and approachable for young people. The collection uses original music and animation to introduce important asthma self-management skills in a memorable way.
What does EMPOWER mean?
- E: Environment
- M: Medication
- P: Plan
- O: Open Communication
- W: Well-being
- E: Extinguish
- R: Resilience
Eight original songs and animated videos explore these core asthma-management concepts.
Awards & Recognition
EMPOWER has received recognition for its creative, youth-focused asthma education, highlighting the power of music and storytelling to inspire healthier, brighter futures.
EMPOWER Campaign Wins Telly Award for Innovative Asthma Education
With over 13,000 entries submitted worldwide, the 46th Annual Telly Awards recognized the National...
EMPOWER Campaign Honored with Communicator Award of Excellence
The EMPOWER campaign was recently honored with the Communicator Award of Excellence for Innovation & Strategic...
Featured Stories
Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma
E-cigarettes can cause health problems for young people with asthma. Dr. Lisa de Ybarrondo offers tips for...
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Asthma and What You Can Do to Stay Safe
Learn how wildfire smoke impacts your health, and how you and your family can prepare.
Asthma Basics: Symptoms, Triggers, and Common Myths
Over 28 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...