News from the American Lung Association in Illinois
- Illinois Healthy Air Kick-Off February 2, 2012
- Children's Asthma Not Improved by Treating Symptomless Acid Reflux January 25, 2012
- Illinois Must Raise Tobacco Tax to Improve "D" Grade January 19, 2012
- January is Radon Action Month January 1, 2012 January is Radon Action Month and the American Lung Association is advising homeowners to test their homes for a presence of the radioactive gas.
- Seven Tips to Successfully Quit Smoking in the New Year December 15, 2011
- Is Illinois "Quit-Friendly" for Smokers? December 7, 2011
- Chicago: More Than 2,200 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards November 16, 2011
- Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics October 25, 2011 Did you know that Hispanics/Latinos with asthma are less likely to be prescribed appropriate medicines and more likely to end up being treated in the emergency department or hospitalized in a crisis? These are just two of the reasons why Hispanics face a greater burden when it comes to managing their asthma.
- Nationwide Award and Grant Program October 3, 2011 The goal of the Awards and Grants Program is to stimulate cutting edge research that will reduce the burden of lung diseases, including asthma, COPD and lung cancer, on patients and their families. The application deadline is October 20, 2011.
- Congratulations and Thank You to our Fight for Air Walk Participants! October 2, 2011
- Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Hundreds of Thousands of Illinoisans Facing Life-Threatening Health Challenges September 14, 2011 Report Details Number of Illinoisans with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, and Chronic Lung Disease Who Depend on Medicaid for Treatment
- Protect yourself from forest fire smoke September 13, 2011 Forest fire smoke poses lethal health hazards to people living and working in the surrounding areas. Residents with respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and also those with chronic heart disease should take extra precautions during this time and call their physician immediately if problems develop.
- New CDC Report Shows Declining Smoking Rates in Illinois September 7, 2011 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report revealing adult smoking rates in the United States are declining.
- New Law Requires Private Insurance Companies to Offer Tobacco Cessation Coverage August 29, 2011 On August 29th, Governor Quinn signed a new law requiring private insurance companies to offer optional tobacco use cessation service coverage or reimbursement for up to $500 annually. This law affects tens of thousands of tobacco users in the state of Illinois who may have wanted to quit, but couldn’t afford to get the help they needed.
- Back to School With Asthma: Time to Prepare July 20, 2011 While scouring store shelves for school supplies and the latest fall fashions, students across the country are filled with anticipation and anxiety as they prepare for a new school year. Students with asthma—and their parents—face an even bigger concern that must be addressed before the school year starts: their health in the classroom.
- “Go to Bat” for the American Lung Association this Summer July 13, 2011 The American Lung Association is participating in the 2011 Go To Bat campaign that kicks off this week. Our supporters can visit, select the American Lung Association and play the State Farm Go to Bat game to increase the batting average and score points for the Lung Association.
- New Law Requires Landlord/Tenant Dialogue for Elevated Radon Levels July 7, 2011 At the end of June, Governor Quinn signed an amendment to the Radon Awareness Act which starts a dialogue between tenant and landlord if elevated levels of radon are measured in the rental property. This law protects over 1.4 million Illinois renters (30% of the population) from the first leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers through awareness and prevention education.
- Cigarette Warnings Get Graphic June 21, 2011 For 25 years, warning labels on cigarettes have gone almost completely unnoticed. As required by the Family Smoking and Tobacco Control Act, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has enacted a final rule that requires graphic health warnings on all cigarette packages and advertisements starting in fall 2012.
- 2011 Fight For Air Ride June 13, 2011
- New Poll Shows Illinois Casino Patrons Prefer Smoke-free Air May 18, 2011 New poll shows Illinois casino patrons prefer smoke-free air.
