Statement from Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO, American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2015)— "The American Lung Association welcomes new standards for new wood-burning boilers, furnaces and stoves announced today by the …
Statement from American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold Wimmer, in response to today's release of "CDC Vital Signs: Disparities in Nonsmokers' Exposure to Secondhand Smoke" report. (February 3, 2015)— "No child …
New educational video underscores the need to reduce power plant carbon pollution Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2015)— Today, the American Lung Association released a new video to explain the health impacts of carbon pollution and other emissions from coal …
(January 30, 2015)— Statement from National President and CEO of the American Lung Association Harold Wimmer, in response to the announcement today from President Obama: The American Lung Association is very encouraged by President Obama's exciting new …
Report grades state and federal tobacco control policies and provides the steps the federal government and each state government must take to achieve bold lifesaving goals. Chicago, IL (January 21, 2015)— Today, the American Lung Association released its …
Statement from Paul G. Billings Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Education, American Lung Association Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2015)— “We commend the Obama Administration’s commitment to take steps to curb methane air pollution and further reduce …
Most Smokers Say They Want to Quit - Many Will Resolve to Quit for New Year’s Note to Editors: Experts in quitting smoking are available for comment. Chicago, IL (December 19, 2014)— Most smokers say they want to quit and many will make a New Year’s …
Coverage with no cost sharing will be available to many at high risk starting January 1, 2015. Chicago, IL (December 18, 2014)— For the first time ever, starting January 1, individuals who are at high risk for developing lung cancer may be eligible for …
“Monitoring the Future” Results Show Urgent Need for FDA Action Washington, DC (December 16, 2014)— For the first time ever, a national study found e-cigarette use among teens exceeds traditional cigarette smoking. The study, “Monitoring the Future,” also …
Groundbreaking approach to clinical trials should improve access to promising drugs for lung cancer patients. Chicago, IL (December 15, 2014)— The American Lung Association announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Foundation for the …
Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2014)— Americans across the country overwhelmingly support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing the first federal limits on methane emissions in the air they breathe, according to new data released …
Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2014)— Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to strengthen the current ozone …
Proposal wins by 2 -1 margin Washington, D.C. (November 25, 2014)— Americans across the country are overwhelmingly supportive of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposing an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone – often …
American Lung Association Urges FDA to Move Quickly to Finalize FDA Authority over All Tobacco Products Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2014)— Results from a new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a 61 percent …
American Lung Association Applauds Proposal Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2014)— The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today its draft proposal to cover an annual low-dose CT scan for Medicare beneficiaries at high risk for …
First Woman Graduate of the NASCAR Drive to Diversity Program to Race in Phoenix on November 8, 2014 Phoenix (November 7, 2014)— Mackena Bell, NASCAR driver and Honorary Spokesperson for LUNG FORCE, a national movement fighting lung cancer in women, will …
“Research Awards Nationwide 2014-2015” Details Research Projects Funded by the Organization Chicago, IL (November 6, 2014)— The American Lung Association’s “Research Awards Nationwide 2014-2015” report highlights lung disease research supported by the …
New resource offers health care providers a chance to learn best practices in pediatric asthma management Indianapolis, IN (October 30, 2014)— WellPoint, Inc., (NYSE:WLP) one of the nation’s largest health benefits companies, today announced it has worked …
LUNG FORCE is a New National Movement Aimed at Fighting Lung Cancer in Women Chicago, IL (October 29, 2014)— As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, Emmy-nominated actress and author Valerie Harper, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jewel, …
Pulmonologist and Former Lung Association Board Chair Becomes Medical “Voice” of Health Organization Chicago, IL (October 22, 2014)— The American Lung Association is pleased to announce that Albert Rizzo, M.D. has been appointed the 110-year-old health …
