LINDA NOZART-FRIERSON, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C

Linda Nozart, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C, "The Asthma Lady" is the CEO of Noz Health ED, LLC, a healthcare consultant business, the host of RTs Share Tea podcast and a public speaker on asthma education and community health program development.  She was the administrative director of the asthma program at NYC H + H/Woodhull Hospital, where she oversaw the NYC Department of Health Asthma Center of Excellence CHW Asthma Case Management Program reducing ER visits for pediatric patients. For over 14 years, she has led asthma steering committees, interdisciplinary workgroups, and allied coalitions as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Asthma Educator. In the past, she has facilitated workshops for the Brenda Pillars Asthma Education Program and the One City Health DSRIP 3d ii project "Expansion of Home-Based Environmental Asthma Management." Linda served 4 years as the chairperson to the North Brooklyn Asthmas Action Alliance (NBAAA), an award-winning asthma coalition that caters to reduce disparities in health care by serving medically underserved communities and providing access to quality care. She also served as an active core member of the Woodhull Hospital’s Employee Recognition Committee. Linda Nozart received her Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care and Master of Public Health at Long Island University Brooklyn (LIU).

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Linda Nozart has employment relationships with Quinones Healthcare Seminars, NYC H + H/ Woodhull, and UltraCare of Manhattan. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Linda Nozart has no relevant non-financial relationships.