2007 Press Releases
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Statement by Bernadette Toomey, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, on the Untimely Passing of Congresswoman Julia Carson
December 17, 2007 -
The American Lung Association Commemorates 100 Years of Christmas Seals®
November 30, 2007 -
California Fires: Tips to Protect Your Lungs
October 26, 2007 -
The American Lung Association Offers Health Tips to Residents Affected by California Wildfires
October 26, 2007 -
American Lung Association Applauds Release of Updated CDC Best Practices
October 24, 2007 - The American Lung Association welcomes the update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs. The 2007 edition reinforces the need for states to adequately fund evidence-based tobacco control and prevention programs to reduce the death and disease caused by tobacco use. -
Actress and Mother Jennifer Garner Encourages Americans to get an Influenza Vaccination
October 18, 2007 - Actress Jennifer Garner joins the American Lung Association in a new role as national spokesperson for the Association’s Faces of Influenza education campaign. As one of the many “faces” of influenza, she will encourage families to speak with their health-care providers about annual influenza vaccination. -
American Lung Association's Free Online Flu Clinic Locator
October 9, 2007 -
House of Representatives Begins Historic Consideration of Legislation to End Special Protections for Big Tobacco and Protect Public Health
October 3, 2007 -
American Lung Association Commends Nationwide Initiative to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke
September 18, 2007 - Today’s announcement of a new partnership designed to protect children enrolled in Head Start from the dangers of secondhand smoke is significant. The American Lung Association commends Acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu and the American Academy of Pediatrics and their partners for taking this step to protect one of our most vulnerable populations. -
Red Flag Raised for Millions of Kids with Asthma
August 20, 2007
