Public health group urges vigilance, funding of TB control Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2013)— Despite popular misconceptions that tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past, it continues to pose a significant threat to public health. In observance of World …
New rule ensures millions in TRICARE will have access to evidence-based, comprehensive smoking cessation benefit Washington, D.C. (February 27, 2013)— Statement of the American Lung Association The American Lung Association applauds the U.S. Department of …
American Lung Association's "Healthy Air Agenda" Calls on the Obama Administration to Protect the Air We Breathe Washington, D.C. (December 27, 2012)— The American Lung Association's new report "Protect the Air We Breathe: The …
Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (December 27, 2012)— The American Lung Association today thanked Lisa P. Jackson for her tremendous leadership as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During her …
Washington, D.C. (January 7, 2013)— WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its eleventh annual "State of Tobacco Control" report which tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, …
American Lung Association Annual "State of Tobacco Control Report" reveals tragic money trail leading to tobacco-caused death and disease; federal government largely failing to combat industry tactics Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2013)— Follow …
American Lung Association hosts telebriefing to release public views of stricter standards on gasoline and vehicle emissions Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2013)— WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing a new, nationwide bipartisan survey examining …
Voters support EPA setting stricter air pollution standards to protect public health Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2013)— An overwhelming majority of voters supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter standards on gasoline and …
(January 31, 2013)— Statement of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Public Health Association. » Read more…
Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2013)— The American Lung Association welcomes Harold Wimmer as its National President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wimmer has served as President and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest, serving …
New policy will protect more people from the second leading cause of lung cancer Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2013)— The American Lung Association applauds Monday's announcement from the U.S. Department of …
Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 25, 2013)— The American Lung Association joins the nation in mourning the passing of C. Everett Koop, MD, former U.S. Surgeon General and life-long lung health champion, and offers …
Note to Editors: To download the report visit www.lung.org/rural-tobacco-use Washington, DC (August 15, 2012) — Cutting Tobacco’s Rural Roots: Tobacco Use in Rural Communities is the latest report to be released in the Disparities in Lung …
Editor’s Note: Photo of Ross P. Lanzafame is available. Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — Rochester, N.Y., resident Ross P. Lanzafame has been named Chair of the American Lung Association’s National Board of Directors. He will serve a one- …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — Longtime American Lung Association volunteer and Minnesota native, Audrene Lojovich, will serve as the American Lung Association’s Nationwide Assembly Speaker-Elect from 2012 to 2013, and will then serve as the …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — The American Lung Association has named longtime American Lung Association volunteer and San Diego resident Stephen R. O’Kane to its National Board of Directors. In this role, he will help lead the Lung Association’ …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — The American Lung Association has named longtime American Lung Association volunteer and Wilton, Conn., resident Jonathan K. Rosen to its National Board of Directors. In this role, he will help lead the Lung …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — Dr. Marcia D. Williams has been named Speaker of the American Lung Association’s Nationwide Assembly. She will serve a one-year term in this position and will work to advance the organization’s mission of saving …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — The American Lung Association is proud to welcome Kelly Hamilton as a member of its National Board of Directors. Ms. Hamilton is the Chief Financial and Chief Administrative Officer of The Ohio State University …
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2012) — The American Lung Association has named longtime American Lung Association volunteer and Avon, Conn., resident Jeffrey T. Stein, CFP to its National Board of Directors. In this role, he will help lead the Lung …
