ABOUT THE TAAIS
The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) was formed in Fort Worth, Texas on May 12, 1984, and represents nearly 200 board-certified Allergists and Immunologists in Texas. The Society's goals are to promote the highest standards in Allergy and Clinical Immunology through:
1. Improving the care of patients suffering from allergic, asthmatic and immunologic disorders.
2. Promoting patient and physician education on allergic, asthmatic and immunologic disorders.
3. Increasing the awareness among physicians and the general public alike about the subspecialty of
allergy and immunology.
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TAAIS PROJECTS MEETINGSThe TAAIS sponsors up to six physician education meetings each year, whereby physicians can earn valuable CME credit hours. Our Annual Meeting and Annual Subspecialist Meeting are both held in the Spring and have traditionally been geared towards allergists and immunologists. Throughout the year, the Society sponsors four regional CME seminars for primary care physicians in the Houston/Galveston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and West Texas regions. Lastly, the TAAIS sponsors a Primary Care Residents Conference each summer for internal medicine, pediatric and family practice residents in training.
POLLEN AND MOLD COUNTS IN TEXASThis booklet graphically illustrates pollen and mold counts by regions in Texas. The graphs track annual counts for grasses, weeds, molds and trees. In addition, the booklet contains a listing of board-certified allergists and immunologists by region. It can be utilized by allergists/immunologists, primary care physicians, the media and the general public alike to determine what allergens are high in areas of Texas at certain times of the year.
WEB PAGEPlease visit our site on the Internet at http://www.texasallergy.org. The web page contains information about our membership, upcoming meetings, past newsletters, patient information, an allergy office administrators section and links to related organizations.
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROJECTSThe TAAIS is constantly striving to keep physicians, patients and the general public armed with the most current information available about allergic, asthmatic and immunologic disorders. We distribute printed information annually to the statewide media regarding asthma, ragweed season and spring tree allergy season. In addition, we have implemented radio ad campaigns advising the public on when to consult an allergist.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYThe membership directory, published annually, is a handy networking tool for our members across the state.
NEWSLETTEROur quarterly newsletter, mailed to nearly 200 TAAIS member physicians, describes society activities, programs and meetings, national issues, practice standards, public education projects, and professional information of interest to allergists.
MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONThis program raises funds each year to support scientific research proposals submitted by allergy fellows-in-training in the five training programs affiliated with medical schools in Texas. One research grant is awarded annually.
AAI CAMPSThe TAAIS has been a strong supporter of summer allergy, asthma, and immunology camps for children across our state. Every year, we raise funding which enables children to attend all 9 camps in Texas. These camps enable the children to learn more about their condition in a fun and non-threatening environment.
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WHAT IS AN ALLERGIST/IMMUNOLOGIST?An Allergist/Immunologist is a physician, usually an Internist or Pediatrician, who has had special training and experience in the field of Allergy and Immunology and who is considered to be an expert in the diagnosis and management of immune system disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (hayfever), eczema, urticaria (hives), drug reactions, food allergies, immune deficiencies, and all general aspects of anaphylaxis.
A Board Certified Allergist/Immunologist is a physician who has passed the certifying examination of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. |
AFFILIATIONS
The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society has a close liasion with:
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2008 - 2010 TAAIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
William R. McKenna, MD
President-Elect
Stuart L. Abramson, MD, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer
Wesley W. Stafford, MD
Past President
David A. Khan, MD
Director - Position 1
Lyndon E. Mansfield, MD
Director - Position 2
L. Reed Shirley, MD
Director - Position 3
Victor Estrada, MD
Director - Position 4
John B. Meiser, MD
Director - Position 5
Louise Bethea, MD
At-Large Director
Vasudeva Bommanna, MD
Executive Director
Connie L. Mawer
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