American Lung Association Press Releases

• Published on September 22, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

  American Lung Association: Vote NO on the TRAIN Act – the Single Greatest Roll-Back of Clean Air Protections in U.S. History

  Washington, D.C. (September 22, 2011) — Today, in anticipation of the House of Representatives’ votes on H.R. 2401 (the “TRAIN Act”), which would indefinitely delay long overdue safeguards to reduce mercury and other toxics from power plants and …

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• Published on September 21, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

  American Lung Association, Senator Boxer and Health Activists Gather at The Capitol to Advocate For Clean Air

  Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2011) — The American Lung Association, along with public health groups, elected leaders, including Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and families affected by asthma, came together today during a news conference to urge …

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• Published on September 20, 2011 - 13:10 GMT

  Healthy Air Call-in Day: Join the Fight for Clean Air on Sept. 20

  (September 20, 2011) — Power plant cleanup standards will prevent more than 25,000 premature deaths, more than 120,000 asthma attacks and 11,000 heart attacks each year. However, legislation is pending in Congress to block this lifesaving cleanup of …

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• Published on September 15, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

  American Lung Association Awarded $800,000 to Help Create Healthier U.S. Communities

  Affordable Care Act funding to improve health in communities nationwide, which can lower healthcare costs (September 15, 2011) — On Tuesday, the American Lung Association was awarded a Federal grant of $800,000 to implement Expanding …

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• Published on September 15, 2011 - 13:13 GMT

  Kristi Yamaguchi and her Mother Lead Moms' Initiative to Boost Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Families

  Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2011) — Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and her mother, Carole Yamaguchi, are leading mothers across the U.S. in a national public awareness campaign solely aimed at increasing alarmingly low …

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• Published on September 14, 2011 - 14:17 GMT

  Medicaid Vital to Protecting Health for Millions of Americans

  Major Health and Consumer Groups Concerned Individuals with Major Medical Conditions Are Especially Vulnerable to Medicaid Cuts State-Specific Reports Will Detail Numbers of Individuals with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, and Chronic Lung …

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• Published on September 13, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

  Asthma in Older Adults: Under-Studied, Under-Diagnosed and Under-Treated

  Washington, D.C. (September 13, 2011) — As the proportion of people 65 years and older is expected to double in the United States by 2050, more emphasis needs to be placed on recognizing, diagnosing and treating asthma in older adults, according to …

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• Published on September 6, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

  While CDC Report Shows Progress in Reducing U.S. Adult Smoking Rates, States Must Do More to  Continue Trend

  Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Lung Association (September 6, 2011) — “While the report on U.S. adult smoking rates appearing in today’s issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …

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• Published on September 2, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

  President Obama’s Failure to Update Ozone Standard Outrageous

  Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2011) — President Obama announced today that he would not update the 2008 ozone standard. “For two years the Administration dragged its feet by delaying its decision, unnecessarily putting lives at risk. Its final …

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• Published on August 16, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

  Delaware Resident Dr. Albert A. Rizzo Named Chair of the American Lung Association National Board of Directors

  Washington, D.C. (August 16, 2011) — Delaware pulmonologist Albert A. Rizzo, M.D., was named the national volunteer chair of the American Lung Association board of directors. He will serve a one-year term in this position and will work closely with …

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• Published on August 16, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

  Health Groups and Others Press for Strong Smog Standard

  Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (August 16, 2011) — Today, the American Lung Association, joined by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health …

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• Published on August 15, 2011 - 19:16 GMT

  EPA Decision to Retain Weak Carbon Monoxide Air Quality Standards Fails to Protect Public Health

  Targeted Roadside Monitoring Network to Let Public Know Where Unhealthy Air Exists in Communities Washington, D.C. (August 15, 2011) — Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Lung Association …

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• Published on August 3, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

  American Lung Association Strongly Supports Capps Amendment

  Statement of Paul G. Billings, Vice President, National Policy & Advocacy Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2011) — Good morning and thank you. I am Paul Billings, Vice President National Policy and Advocacy for the American Lung …

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• Published on July 26, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

  President Obama's Decision to Miss the Health Standard Deadline is Untenable

  Fourth Delay of Lifesaving Smog Standard Means Millions of People Must Breathe Dangerous Levels of Deadly Pollutant With No Relief In Sight Washington, D.C. (July 26, 2011)— Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer, …

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• Published on July 21, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

  American Lung Association Criticizes Senate Efforts to Weaken the Air Toxics Standards for Boilers

  Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2011)— The American Lung Association strongly opposes legislation (S.1392) proposed yesterday by six senators that would weaken the …

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• Published on July 19, 2011 - 13:12 GMT

  American Lung Association Stresses Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Asthma

  Seven Steps to Stay Healthy During the School Day Washington, D.C. (July 19, 2011)— The start of a new school year is a big transition after the long summer break, especially for families of children with asthma. This back-to-school season, the …

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• Published on July 12, 2011 - 00:10 GMT

  American Lung Association Batting Lead Off in State Farm® Go to Bat Charitable Giving Program

  Cause advocates can help American Lung Association score an $18,000 weekly donation and earn themselves a shot at tickets to the 2011 Fall Classic Washington, D.C. (July 11, 2011)— American Lung Association is rallying all its fans to  help …

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• Published on July 7, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

  Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Will Save Lives, Protect Public from Out-of-State Pollution

  Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2011)— Albert A. Rizzo, MD, National Volunteer Chair of the American Lung Association, and a pulmonary and critical care physician in Newark, Delaware, released the following statement today in response to the Environmental …

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• Published on July 6, 2011 - 15:12 GMT

  American Lung Association and American Asthma Foundation Partner to Fund Research by Nobel Prize Winner

  Washington, D.C. (July 6, 2011)— The American Lung Association has partnered with the American Asthma Foundation to develop and fund the new American Lung Association/American Asthma Foundation Senior Investigator Award. The Senior Investigator Award …

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• Published on June 29, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

  Passage of State Smokefree Laws Slows

  (June 30, 2011)— A new report on state tobacco control laws released today by the American Lung Association reveals that the pace of states passing comprehensive smokefree laws has slowed considerably over the past three years. Stay Up-to-Date …

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