News from the American Lung Association in Indiana
- Children's Asthma Not Improved by Treating Symptomless Acid Reflux January 25, 2012
- Indiana Receives Three "F's" on Tobacco Report Card 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 Indiana "Quit-Friendly" for Smokers? December 7, 2011
- First Annual Evening of Promise Gala Honors Dr. Busk November 17, 2011
- 35,700 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards November 16, 2011
- November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month October 31, 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.
- Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Tens of Thousands of Hoosiers Facing Life-Threatening Health Challenges October 3, 2011 New report will detail number of Hoosiers with cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and chronic lung disease who depend on Medicaid for treatment.
- 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.
- New CDC Report Shows Declining Smoking Rates in Indiana 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- American Lung Association Expresses Concern over Proposed Federal Funding Cuts to National Asthma Control Program May 3, 2011 American Lung Association Expresses Concern over Proposed Federal Funding Cuts to National Asthma Control Program
- Mary Alice Loomis - A Planned Giving Story April 28, 2011 Mary Alice Loomis’s ties to the American Lung Association extend back to 1968 as she began a 35 year career as an elementary school teacher. In the cramped teacher’s lounge of her school, she discovered she was allergic to the secondhand smoke that filled the room back then and immediately wanted to do something about it.
- Indiana’s Air Quality Slowly Improving April 27, 2011 indiana, air quality, american lung association in Indiana, state of the air report,
- March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day March 24, 2011 Today, the American Lung Association recognizes World Tuberculosis Day by highlighting key research projects currently underway to better understand and eradicate tuberculosis (TB). Each year, more than 9 million people worldwide become ill with TB, and nearly 2 million people die. TB is predicted to kill millions more in the next decade.
- Indianapolis Fight For Air Climb raises $165,000! March 14, 2011 On Saturday, March 12th, more than 450 participants came to One Indiana Square for our 2011 Fight For Air Climb. They scaled the tower one, two or three times for a total of 35, 712, or 105 floors and climbed 768, 1,536 or 2,304 stairs respectively.
