Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association (March 5, 2012) — “The American Lung Association commends Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus for taking important steps to confront the military’s tobacco …
Washington, D.C. (February 29, 2012) — Charles D. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Lung Association, announced today that he will retire, concluding his tenure at the organization in June. Since 2008, Mr. Connor has …
Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 29, 2012) — The American Lung Association strongly disagrees with today’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon that …
Strong Research Base is Critical for Advancing Effective Tobacco Control Solutions Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2012) — The American Lung Association congratulates the journal Tobacco …
Statement of the American Lung Association (February 17, 2012) — The American Lung Association is deeply disappointed by Congress’ decision to divert $6.25 billion from the Prevention Fund to pay for a Medicare shortfall. According to …
Standards for power plant emission of mercury and air toxics are at-risk Statement of Albert A. Rizzo, MD, National Volunteer Chair of the American Lung Association, and pulmonary and critical care physician in Newark, Delaware Washington, …
Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2012) — Ignoring instructions from Congress to “continue its support of the National Asthma Control Program as currently structured,” President Obama and the …
Dangerous levels of soot particles cause thousands of deaths each year Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2012) — The American Lung Association and the National Parks Conservation Association today filed a federal lawsuit to force the …
Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2012) — The American Lung Association finds this to be an interesting study but urges the media and the public to view the role of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) within the larger context of tobacco addiction and …
American Lung Association Releases Tenth Annual State of Tobacco Control Report Card Washington, D.C. (January 19, 2012) — Most states’ efforts to protect children and curb tobacco-related disease are abysmal according to the American …
Treatment of symptomless acid reflux does not improve asthma in children Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2012) — There is debate in the medical community over whether or not undetected gastroesophageal reflux (GER) —a condition caused by …
Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2012) — The American Lung Association is looking forward to President Obama’s comments on protecting public health and updating clean air standards during this …
(January 5, 2012) — WHAT: The American Lung Association will release the results of its tenth annual State of Tobacco Control report during an embargoed webcast/teleconference scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, January 18, 2012. During the …
President’s Budget Request Had Proposed its Consolidation and Cuts Statement of the American Lung Association (December 16, 2011) — The American Lung Association lauds the efforts of lawmakers in both the House and Senate for their …
College Bowl Game Shouldn’t Help Market Tobacco Products to Kids Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2011) — Major public health groups are calling on the Orange Bowl Committee and the NCAA to cancel a cigar company sponsorship of the marquee …
(February 6, 2012) — WHAT: The Lung Association is hosting a Twitter party with air quality experts who will answer participants’ questions including the impact of air pollution on children’s health; how air quality and lung disease are …
Statement of the American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (December 28, 2011) — The Orange Bowl Committee has done the right thing for the nation’s kids and health by canceling a planned three-year sponsorship by Camacho Cigars. The …
Standards are expected to save 11,000 lives each year. (December 21, 2011) — The American Lung Association today applauds the Obama Administration for adopting public health safeguards to reduce mercury and toxic air pollution from power …
(February 6, 2012) — WHAT: The Lung Association is hosting a Twitter party with air quality experts who will answer participants’ questions including the impact of air pollution on children’s health; how air quality and lung disease are …
Treatment of symptomless acid reflux does not improve asthma in children Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2012) — There is debate in the medical community over whether or not undetected gastroesophageal reflux (GER) —a condition caused by …
