The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a professional association dedicated to improving patient care through research, advocacy and education.ACAAI is a professional medical association of more than 6,000 allergist-immunologists and allied health professionals. Learn more about us.

Core values

- **Addressing Health Disparities**: The ACAAI actively works to address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in allergy and immunology care, which is crucial for achieving health equality and reducing inequities in healthcare access and outcomes[1][2].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The organization focuses on managing the social and emotional impacts of allergic diseases, which can significantly affect patients' and their families' quality of life. This includes addressing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues associated with allergic conditions[4].
- **Promoting Health Equity**: By providing resources such as webinars, podcasts, and roundtables, the ACAAI helps in educating both healthcare providers and patients, particularly in underserved communities, to ensure more equitable care[1][2].
- **Supporting Community Health**: Initiatives like volunteering at neighborhood clinics, providing linguistically and culturally appropriate care, and donating to organizations that help patients afford allergy-friendly foods contribute to community well-being[1].
- **Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion**: The ACAAI's efforts to increase diversity in the field of allergy and immunology, such as supporting students from historically black medical schools, help in creating a more inclusive healthcare environment[1].