Press Releases
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American Lung Association and American Asthma Foundation Partner to Fund Research by Nobel Prize Winner
July 6, 2011 - The American Lung Association has partnered with the American Asthma Foundation to develop and fund the new American Lung Association/American Asthma Foundation Senior Investigator Award, which is given to a non-pulmonologist conducting novel and innovative research on asthma. This year’s recipient is Roger Tsien, Ph.D., the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner. -
American Lung Association Responds to Results of National Lung Screening Trial
June 29, 2011 - The American Lung Association is optimistic about the promising results of the National Cancer Institute’s National Lung Screening Trial, which indicate low-dose CT scans can have significant impact on lung cancer mortality. -
American Lung Association Applauds Move by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to Cover Tobacco Cessation Services by Phone under Medicaid Program
June 24, 2011 - American Lung Association Applauds Move by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to Cover Tobacco Cessation Services by Phone under Medicaid Program. -
American Lung Association Celebrates U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Final Rule Requiring Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs
June 21, 2011 - The American Lung Association heralds the announcement today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its final rule requiring graphic health warning labels on all cigarette packages and advertisements. -
American Lung Association Calls for EPA to Complete Mercury and Air Toxics Rule on Time, Criticizes Comment Extension
June 21, 2011 - Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement to extend the public comment period on its proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Rule. -
Federal Plan to Protect People from Lung Cancer in Housing is Step Forward; Fight Against Radon Still Lags Far Behind its Risk to the Public
June 20, 2011 -
U.S. House Rejects Rep. Stearns’ Amendment to Give $392 Million Gift to Big Tobacco
June 17, 2011 -
American Lung Association Encourages Dads to Quit Smoking This Father's Day
June 16, 2011 - This Father’s Day, the American Lung Association encourages America’s fathers to quit smoking and urges their families to support them as they attempt to quit for good. -
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for EPA and Stronger Smog Standards
June 16, 2011 - A new nationwide, bipartisan survey conducted by the American Lung Association shows overwhelming support for the Environmental Protection Agency and stronger smog standards. -
Media Telebriefing: New Poll: Overwhelming Support for EPA and Stricter Air Pollution Standards
June 15, 2011
