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  • Lung Association Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
    April 25, 2013
  • Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicle Standards Would Yield Major Health Benefits
    April 4, 2013 - The American Lung Association’s latest report, “A Penny for Prevention: The Case for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicle Standards” reveals that Americans would see major health benefits and save billions of dollars if the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is able to fully implement the newly proposed standards for cleaner gasoline and cleaner vehicles.
  • CDC's Powerful New “Tips” Inspire More Smokers to Quit
    March 28, 2013 - CDC launched the second round of its powerful “Tips from Former Smokers” national media campaign, which inspires smokers to quit through firsthand stories from individuals suffering from life-shattering smoking-related lung diseases and disabilities.
  • Saluting Our Volunteers
    March 28, 2013 - April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week. The American Lung Association would like to thank all of our volunteers for their valuable contributions to our lifesaving mission.
  • Find 100% Tobacco-Free Colleges
    March 22, 2013 - Are you looking for a college or university completely free of tobacco? The American Lung Association can help. We maintain a national list of colleges and universities prohibiting tobacco use everywhere on campus.
  • An Across-the-Board Attack on Your Lungs
    February 26, 2013 - Think the sequester will spare your lungs? Don’t hold your breath! The American Lung Association shares how across-the-board budget cuts will leave you breathless.
  • New Poll: Public Wants More Protection from Gasoline and Vehicle Emissions
    January 30, 2013 - An overwhelming majority of American voters supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter standards on gasoline and tighter emissions limits for cars, SUVs and trucks to protect public health. That's the takeaway from a new bipartisan national poll conducted for the American Lung Association.
  • Money at the Root of Nation's Tobacco Problem
    January 16, 2013 - The American Lung Association annual "State of Tobacco Control" report reveals a tragic money trail leading to tobacco-caused death and disease that shows federal and state governments are largely failing to combat tobacco industry tactics, while diverting or misusing life-saving tobacco control funds.
  • The Healthy Air Agenda
    December 27, 2012 - American Lung Association “Healthy Air Agenda” identifies critical steps to protect the air we breathe.
  • Great News Means Less Soot in Air
    December 14, 2012 - Great news for everyone who wants to breathe healthier air! The Obama Administration has announced the decision to set a much stronger national air quality standard on particulate matter (soot), one of the nation’s most lethal air pollutants.
  • Keeping Your New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking
    December 13, 2012 - Quitting smoking is a common New Year’s resolution for Americans each year—but it’s easier said than done. The American Lung Association is highlighting proven tips and resources that have helped thousands of people pack in smoking permanently.
  • Feeding It Forward this Holiday Season
    December 10, 2012
  • American Lung Association Appoints Harold Wimmer as President and CEO
    December 4, 2012 - On December 4, 2012, the American Lung Association announced the appointment of Harold Wimmer as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • New Report Shows Policies Needed to Help Smokers Quit
    December 3, 2012 - The American Lung Association’s just-released annual report “Helping Smokers Quit: Tobacco Cessation Coverage 2012,” finds that the federal and state governments still need to do more to help smokers quit; despite the reality that helping smokers quit saves both lives and money.
  • New Poll: Public Wants Stricter Soot Standard
    November 29, 2012 - The American Lung Association conducted a nationwide survey to examine voters' views of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter soot standards to protect public health.
  • Lung Association Research Builds a Healthier Future
    October 15, 2012 - Research funded by the American Lung Association is working to build a healthier future. The American Lung Association Nationwide Research Program released its Research Awards Nationwide 2012-2013 report that highlights research supported by the Lung Association through its Asthma Clinical Research Centers (ACRC) and its Awards and Grants Program.
  • Star Anika Noni Rose Speaks Out for Christmas Seals®
    October 9, 2012 - Actress, singer, and Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose is serving as the American Lung Association's 2012 Christmas Seals® Celebrity Chairperson for a second consecutive year. Money raised through the Christmas Seals Campaign helps the Lung Association fight battles against asthma, lung cancer, influenza, tobacco use, air pollution and more.
  • Get Involved with the Green Apple Day of Service
    September 12, 2012 - On September 29, 2012, advocates from all over -- including the American Lung Association -- will come together for the first ever Green Apple Day of Service to participate in projects that will promote clean and healthy school environments.
  • New Partnership for Sharing Health Information
    August 29, 2012 - The American Lung Association is partnering with the Effective Health Care Program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, to share health information with clinicians, patients, and caregivers to help inform health care decisions on treatments for breathing-related conditions.
  • Hurricanes and Flooding: Protecting Your Health
    August 28, 2012 - This time of year, hurricanes or flooding may threaten your family or your home. The American Lung Association has information and resources to help you stay healthy as you and your loved ones weather the storm.
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