About Anna O'Donovan

Anna is mum of three children. Her eldest daughter has allergies and she suffers from allergies and asthma herself. She is a qualified doctor who worked in both hospital medicine and as a General Practitioner for a number of years. Anna studied medicine in Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland graduating with an honours degree in Medicine in 1997. Anna is also a qualified Dentist graduating with an honours degree and won the prize in oral medicine, oral surgery and oral pathology. She is an award winning author, most recently being runner up in the Baileys First Chapter Women’s Prize for Fiction.
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Strategic Storytelling in Action: Elevating Healthier Indoor Spaces Through Partnership and Purpose

In a dynamic strategy session hosted by Fungi Media, the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program joined Certified partner Knauf North America and agency collaborators Tell Your Story and Legacy Marketing to explore how strategic storytelling can amplify the impact of Certified insulation products. From innovation workshops to campaign planning, the meeting focused on expanding the Certification Program’s reach and driving healthier indoor air messaging across channels.

2025-06-10T13:09:58+00:00June 9th, 2025|
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What Happens When Certification Meets Impact?

From Certified product launches to educational video series, the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program marked Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with real-world impact, bringing clarity to healthy indoor choices and confidence to consumers.

2025-05-30T10:54:48+00:00May 30th, 2025|
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Healthier Workplaces Start with Healthier Air

As we mark Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, it's time to rethink how we support health at work. Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a vital role in employee well-being, affecting everything from respiratory health to cognitive performance. This article explores how Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® products can help improve IAQ, reduce absenteeism, and support more productive, inclusive workplaces.

2025-05-29T06:31:19+00:00May 29th, 2025|
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Breathe Better, Learn Better with Better Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Children spend over 1,000 hours in school each year, and the air they breathe during that time affects their health, focus, and future. From VOCs and mold to poorly ventilated spaces, poor IAQ can impair learning and increase absenteeism. This article explores simple, evidence-based strategies using Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® products to help create healthier classrooms and better learning outcomes.

2025-05-28T08:39:07+00:00May 28th, 2025|
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