A CHOC allergist has been honored for his longtime work to help children with asthma in the community.
Recognizing his achievements in air quality and medicine, Dr. Stanley Galant, medical director of CHOC’s Breathmobile, received the Robert M. Zweig, M.D., Memorial Award from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
The accolade is part of the agency’s 29th annual Clean Air Awards, which recognize people, businesses and public agencies that make significant contributions to cleaner air in Southern California.
CHOC’s Breathmobile is the only mobile asthma clinic dedicated to serving preschool and school-aged children in Orange County. An important community service, it removes barriers for children and their families who may be unable to travel or pay for preventive asthma care.
The Breathmobile’s two 36-foot RV-style clinics travel to 22 schools and community sites providing asthma care, diagnosis andeducation. Each location is visited every four to six weeks, providing children with comprehensive follow-up care from a familiar team until their asthma is controlled.
SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
