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American Lung Association Press Releases

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Published on April 29, 2015 - 04:34 GMT

Millions of Americans Breathing Unhealthy, Polluted Air, Finds American Lung Association's 2015 'State of the Air' Report

Strong Improvements for Many Cities, Others Suffer Worst Air Quality Episodes Editors' Note: Trend charts and rankings for metropolitan areas and county grades are available at StateOfTheAir.org. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2015)— More than four in 10 …

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Published on April 27, 2015 - 21:55 GMT

Hawaii Passes Bill to Protect Youth, Becomes First State to Increase Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21

Statement from Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association CHICAGO (April 27, 2015)— The American Lung Association applauds the Hawaii legislature for making history with final passage of legislation to prohibit the sale …

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Published on April 23, 2015 - 19:15 GMT

3,452 Parents and Grandparents Urge President Obama to Protect Children from All Tobacco Products

Letter Asks President to Direct FDA to Finalize Rule Regulating All Tobacco Products, and Reject Exemption for Some Cigars Chicago, IL (April 23, 2015)— Today, the American Lung Association sent President Barack Obama a letter signed by 3,452 parents and …

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Published on April 22, 2015 - 15:43 GMT

American Lung Association Urges People with Asthma to 'Take Control' during Asthma Awareness Month with Five Steps for Better ...

Chicago, IL (April 22, 2015)— May is Asthma Awareness Month. The American Lung Association is taking part by empowering the approximately 25 million people living in the United States who suffer from asthma to learn how to move beyond just coping with …

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Published on April 16, 2015 - 17:02 GMT

New CDC Study Shows Youth E-Cigarette Use Tripled in One Year; Highlights Urgent Need for FDA Regulation of All Tobacco Products

One in Four High School Students Use At Least One Tobacco Product Chicago, IL (April 16, 2015)— A new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a dramatic increase in use of e-cigarettes and hookah by youth. These …

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Published on April 10, 2015 - 20:00 GMT

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Joins Roundtable Discussion on Climate Change and Health with Lung Association, Health Leaders

(April 10, 2015)— CHICAGO - In honor of National Public Health Week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy met today with representatives from the American Lung Association and other leading health and medical groups to …

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Published on April 7, 2015 - 20:44 GMT

Pediatric Asthma Expert Participates in Presidential Roundtable on Climate Change and Public Health

Obama Roundtable Emphasizes need to address environmental factors that impact pediatric patients as a public health priority Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2015)— Today, as part of National Public Health Week, President Barack Obama attended a roundtable at …

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Published on April 7, 2015 - 14:52 GMT

Lung Association Applauds Administration’s Efforts to Address Climate Change and Impact on Public Health

Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2015)— In response to the Obama Administration’s announcement today regarding the series of forthcoming activities that will help us better understand and combat the health impacts of climate change on communities across the …

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Published on April 1, 2015 - 16:41 GMT

Six Public Health Issues Affecting Lung Health

Chicago, IL (April 1, 2015)— Healthy lungs are essential to a long, active life, yet according to the American Public Health Association, chronic lung disease is more prevalent and associated with a higher mortality rate for Americans than for citizens in …

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Published on March 31, 2015 - 04:09 GMT

Almost All State Health Insurance Marketplace Plans Fail to Offer Required Quit Smoking Coverage, New Report Reveals

New Report from American Lung Association Finds Opportunity for Millions to Quit Smoking Ignored by Health Insurance Plans and Policymakers Cgicago, IL (March 31, 2015)— The overwhelming majority of state health insurance marketplace plans are not …

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Published on March 26, 2015 - 16:27 GMT

Statement of Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, on Expected Senate Budget Votes

Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2015)— Ahead of expected back-to back U.S. Senate votes on amendments to the fiscal year 2016 budget resolution this week, Harold Wimmer, National President & CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following …

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Published on March 19, 2015 - 13:12 GMT

Outbreak of Tuberculosis Among Kansas High School Students

Getting tested, seeking treatment key to prevent spread of disease Statement of Dr. Albert A. Rizzo, MD, FACP, FCCP, D’ABSM, senior medical advisor of the American Lung Association Chicago, IL (March 18, 2015)— It has been reported recently that at least …

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Published on March 18, 2015 - 19:20 GMT

Lung Association Urges Senate to Reject H.R. 1030 and H.R. 1029

Bills would threaten EPA’s ability to protect public health Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2015)— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1030, a bill that would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to protect public health …

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Published on March 17, 2015 - 18:06 GMT

Health Professionals across the Nation Urge EPA to Finalize Most Protective Ozone Air Quality Standard

Nearly 1,100 Physicians, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Public Health Professionals from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent letter to Administrator McCarthy calling for most protective ozone air quality standard to protect public health …

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Published on March 12, 2015 - 17:33 GMT

American Lung Association Response to New Institute of Medicine Report

Statement from National President and CEO of the American Lung Association Harold P. Wimmer, in response to the IOM Report “Public Health Implications of Raising the Minimum Age of Legal Access to Tobacco Products” CHICAGO (March 12, 2015)— CHICAGO (March …

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Published on February 27, 2015 - 22:44 GMT

American Lung Association Statement on the CMS Decision Coverage on Lung Cancer Screening

(February 27, 2015)— On February 5, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Medicare) announced the final coverage determination for receiving an annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan for lung cancer screening without cost sharing. …

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Published on February 23, 2015 - 15:10 GMT

Celebrating 25 Years of Smokefree U.S. Flights, American Lung Association Calls for Comprehensive Smokefree Laws

Aggressive Push Continues to Eliminate Secondhand Smoke in Workplaces, Public Spaces, Housing CHICAGO (February 23, 2015)— Through the passage of groundbreaking legislation championed by the American Lung Association and our partners, U.S. airline …

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Published on February 23, 2015 - 13:44 GMT

American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Teams up with Academy Award® Nominee Laura Dern and Author Cheryl Strayed to Raise ...

Dern and Strayed Join Team Turquoise on the Red Carpet to Elevate Awareness of the Number One Cancer Killer of Women Hi-res press images are available upon request. Chicago, IL (February 23, 2015)— Photo by Getty Images. Hi-res press images available upon …

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Published on February 5, 2015 - 23:08 GMT

Medicare to Cover Annual CT Scan for Individuals at High Risk for Lung Cancer

American Lung Association Applauds Final Coverage Announcement Chicago, IL (February 5, 2015)— The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Medicare) announced today its final coverage determination for an annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan …

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Published on February 5, 2015 - 20:01 GMT

Retailers with Pharmacies: Halt All Tobacco Sales, Says American Lung Association

Chicago, IL (February 5, 2015)— The American Lung Association calls for a halt to the sale of all tobacco products at all retailers with pharmacies. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the CVS Health announcement that it would remove tobacco products …

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