North Long Beach’s Pools of Hope relaunches in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program – Long Beach Press Telegram

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Children jumped in a pool this week — in the name of health.
Respiratory health, to be precise.
Pools of Hope, a 59-year-old warm water pool rehabilitation and wellness facility in North Long Beach, relaunched its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program — after a two-year, coronavirus-induced pandemic — on Monday, June 27, by hosting a community event during which folks received free asthma screenings and enjoyed recreational swimming, among other activities.
Pools of Hope helps children with developmental disabilities, veterans, seniors and people with disabilities, according to its website. The in-person services the organization has relaunched, in partnership with the Port of Long Beach, include free asthma screenings, asthma treatment and education about, for example, the relationship between allergies and respiratory issues.
“Asthma is a huge issue in the North Long Beach area and it is further compounded by the community’s poor air quality,” Pools of Hope Executive Director Patricia Dixon said on Monday. “The Pool is extremely excited to bring this information directly into the community, removing barriers to access and doing so at no cost to the recipients.”

Many lined up as the Pools of Hope, a warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Families get free asthma screening inside the Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center mobile clinic. The mobile clinic was on hand for the Pools of Hope, warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch of its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Many lined up as the Pools of Hope, a warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Many lined up as the Pools of Hope, a warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included this gaming bus for entertainment, asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Many lined up as the Pools of Hope, a warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included this gaming bus for entertainment, asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

All ages lined up as the Pools of Hope, a warm water rehabilitation and wellness facility, re-launch its in-person Respiratory Health Improvement Program in North Long Beach. The free event included asthma screenings, respiratory education, food, recreational swimming and giveaways for children, in Long Beach on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

North Long Beach’s 90805 ZIP code has among the highest rates of respiratory-related emergency room visits, according to the city’s 2019 Community Health Assessment.
Like North Long Beach, other areas of the city with high rates of asthma and other respiratory issues are composed predominately of low-income residents and people of color. Those areas are generally close to freeways, the Port of Long Beach or other major pollution sources.
St. Mary Medical Center provided free asthma screenings for children during Monday’s event and provided information to families that wanted to learn more about respiratory health. Families that had children receive screenings were entered into a raffle to win a gaming console or gift cards.
Other resources available for attendees included signups for Pools of Hope’s summer camp program, Long Beahc Unified School District’s Head Start program and more.
There was also free food and music.
Outside of the facility children, could have fun in a bounce house and aboard a video game bus. Inside, they could swim in the pool.
Around 20 families were at the event Monday morning, with more expected to show up throughout the afternoon.
“I decided to bring my children because I really like this place,” said Long Beach resident Maria Garduno.
“A few years ago,” she said in Spanish, “I brought (my children) to swimming lessons, so I already know about everything they do.”
Parents said they were impressed that the event provided them with a new resource if their children had asthma, even if they didn’t use the free screenings this time around.
“It’s awesome that they do have it for kids who maybe don’t know,” said Calida Wilburn, a Long Beach mother with  two daughters.
The purpose of the event – and the aquatic wellness center overall – was to provide the community with resources to keep children in school and out of the emergency room because of respiratory problems, Dixon said.
“This helps fulfill our mission of wellness to the community,” she said.
“It’s not just a swimming pool where you can come and splash and have a good time,” Dixon said, “but also it’s to help you with your mental and wellbeing from a holistic point of view.”
For more information about the facility and its programs, visit caaquatictherapy.com or go to their Facebook page.
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