Parents can call Lung Helpline (1-800-586-4872) for asthma information in both English and Spanish Editor’s Note: Medical experts are available for comment. Contact Gregg Tubbs to arrange an interview. Chicago, IL (October 23, 2014)— Halloween should be …
American Lung Association, Free to Breathe and Uniting Against Lung Cancer Announce New Collaboration. CONTACTS: Anastasia Hagan, Acting Executive Director, Uniting Against Lung Cancer Anastasia@UnitingAgainstLungCancer.org (212) 627-5500; Gregg Tubbs, …
Editor’s Note: Medical experts are available for comment. Contact Gregg Tubbs to arrange an interview. Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2014)— Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), a rare and potentially serious respiratory infection, continues to be a health concern …
Department of Housing and Urban Development Must Act Quickly to Save Lives and Resources Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2014)— A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published today in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease finds …
Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2014)— Strong limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants could improve air quality and prevent an estimated 3,500 premature deaths along with other significant benefits to human health, according to a new report …
Editor’s Note: Medical experts are available for comment. Contact Gregg Tubbs to arrange an interview. Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2014)— Several cases of enterovirus D68, a rare and serious respiratory infection, have been reported in the United States …
Washington, D.C. (August 29, 2014)— In response to the final Policy Assessment released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, Paul Billings, Senior Vice President of the …
Calls on Other Retailers to Halt Tobacco Sales Statement of Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO, American Lung Association Chicago, IL (September 3, 2014)— The American Lung Association applauds CVS for removing cigarettes and all tobacco products …
Statement of Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association Washington D.C. (August 25, 2014)— The American Lung Association is very concerned about the potential health consequences of electronic cigarettes, as well as the …
Alarming Study Underscores Urgent Need for Obama Administration to Finalize Oversight of E-Cigarettes and Other Unregulated Tobacco Products by End of 2014 Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2014)— A new study released today in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco …
National Immunization Awareness Month: “Not Just for Kids Week” is August 24-30 Washington, D.C. (August 20, 2014)— Children aren’t the only segment of our population who can receive vaccinations to help prevent disease. The Centers for Disease Control and …
FDA Should Close Gaps by Addressing Marketing and Flavors that Appeal to Kids Washington, D.C. (August 8, 2014)— In public comments jointly filed today, 24 leading public health and medical organizations called on the Food and Drug Administration to issue …
Data Highlights Why Obama Administration Should Not Exempt Any Cigars from Basic FDA Oversight Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2014)— A new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first time breaks down the types of …
Policymakers, insurance plans and employers must now act to provide tools and treatments smokers need to quit (July 22, 2014)— With more than 8 million Americans now accessing health insurance through new options in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there has …
Chicago (July 1, 2014)— The American Lung Association recently announced that Kathryn A. Forbes, CPA, has been elected Chair of the organization’s national Board of Directors. Forbes will serve a two-year term in that position, providing leadership and …
Waashington, D.C. (June 27, 2014)— The American Lung Association welcomed the latest letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from EPA’s independent science advisory committee, which confirms that the current ozone national air quality …
CONTACTS: Peter Hamm, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 202-296-5469 Tara Peters, American Cancer Society, 732-887-2920 Tricia McLaughlin, Legacy, 202-454-5560 Gregg Tubbs, American Lung Association, 202-715-3469 Retha Sherrod, American Heart Association, …
American Lung Association Heralds Latest “Tips from Former Smokers” Campaign Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2014)— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched new ads today as part of its powerful “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign. The “ …
Priorities Should Include Regulation of All Tobacco Products, First-Ever Tobacco Product Standards and Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarettes Washington, DC (June 19, 2014)— On the fifth anniversary of the landmark 2009 law granting the Food and Drug …
Results Show Urgent Need for FDA to Finalize Rule to Regulate Cigars and Other Tobacco Products Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2014)— The American Lung Association welcomes today’s results that find youth cigarette smoking has dropped to 15.7 percent, the …
