2008 Press Releases
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American Lung Association Faults Environmental Protection Agency for Ignoring Deadly Particle Pollution in Five U.S. Cities in List Released Today
December 22, 2008 - The American Lung Association faults the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for leaving five U.S. cities off its list of those required to take immediate action to reduce particle pollution in the air. -
American Lung Association Offers Seven Tips to Quit Smoking this New Year
December 18, 2008 -
American Lung Association Announces Support of Pickens Plan
December 9, 2008 - The American Lung Association, a leader in the fight for cleaner air for decades, announced its support of the Pickens Plan at a press conference today with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and T. Boone Pickens, the legendary American business leader and philanthropist. -
American Lung Association Appoints Charles Dean Connor as President and CEO
December 8, 2008 - The American Lung Association announced today the appointment of Charles Dean Connor as President and Chief Executive Officer. -
Survey Shows Mothers See Value in Influenza Vaccination for Their Families Through the Winter and Spring
December 8, 2008 -
Mothers Need To Remain Diligent About Influenza Vaccination Through The Holiday Season
December 8, 2008 -
Recision of “FTC Method” Ends 40-Plus Years of Tobacco Industry Deception
November 26, 2008 -
November 23 Marks Tenth Anniversary of the Largest Civil Settlement in U.S. History
November 19, 2008 -
New Survey Finds Mothers See Influenza as a Serious Health Threat, But Often Don’t Get Their Families Vaccinated
November 18, 2008 -
American Lung Association Celebrates 101st Annual Christmas Seals Campaign
November 17, 2008 - Millions will receive Christmas Seals in the mail this month, courtesy of the American Lung Association. These decorative holiday stamps are part of an annual fundraising tradition dating back to 1907 when the Lung Association led efforts to conquer tuberculosis.
