Press Releases
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Congress Maintains CDC’s National Asthma Control Program
December 16, 2011 - The American Lung Association lauds the efforts of lawmakers in both the House and Senate for their strong support of the National Asthma Control Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle recognized the importance of this essential program and despite the difficult budget outlook, fought for its funding and survival. -
IOM Recommends High Scientific Bar for Tobacco Product Claims; Report Makes Clear Recommendations to Protect Public Health
December 14, 2011 - The IOM report urges that the FDA set a high bar to protect the public from false and misleading health claims made by the tobacco industry about its deadly products. -
American Lung Association Offers Seven Tips to Successfully Quit Smoking in the New Year
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Restaurant.com’s Feed It Forward Program Teams Up with Non-Profit Organizations for Holiday Giving Celebration
PR WireDecember 14, 2011 - Restaurant.com’s Feed It Forward Program Provides Gift Certificates to the American Lung Association in Support of Holiday Giving -
American Lung Association Chides House of Representatives for Passage of Latest Harmful Anti-Public Health Bills
December 7, 2011 - The American Lung Association is deeply disappointed by the U.S. House of Representatives repeated efforts to pass legislation that is detrimental to public health. -
New Report Reveals Most Quit-Friendly and Least Quit-Friendly States for Smokers
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American Lung Association Supports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Influenza Vaccination Week
December 5, 2011 - In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week the American Lung Association encourages annual influenza immunization for family members of all generations -
EPA’s New Proposal to Reduce Air Toxics from Boilers will Save Lives
December 2, 2011 - Statement from the American Lung Association on the Environmental Protection Agency's new proposed air toxics standards for industrial boilers. -
New Report: States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs by 36 Percent
November 30, 2011 - A new report released today by a coalition of public health organizations—including the American Lung Association—finds that states have slashed funding for tobacco prevention programs to the lowest level since 1999, threatening the nation’s progress against tobacco use. -
Tobacco Limits in Major League Baseball Contract a Victory for Players and Kids' Health
November 22, 2011 - MLB and players' union take historic first steps to get tobacco out of the ballgame
