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American Lung Association Volunteer Medical Spokespeople for 2021-2022 Announced

Network of lung health experts serve as go-to, reliable resource for media on lung health, tobacco and healthy air

CHICAGO | July 28, 2021

The American Lung Association, the nation’s premiere resource for lung health, has expanded its network of lung health experts available to the news media through the fiscal year 2022. Now in its sixth year, the National Volunteer Medical Spokesperson Program includes 20 medical professionals from across the country with expertise in a wide number of lung health topics, from COVID-19 vaccinations, lung cancer, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and asthma to healthy air, youth vaping and tobacco cessation.

“As we emerge from the pandemic, the need for reliable lung health information has never been greater,” said American Lung Association President and CEO Harold Wimmer. “The Lung Association Volunteer Medical Spokespeople provide the media and public with reliable, science-based lung health information. We are privileged to work with such well-respected experts and dedicated volunteers who advance our lifesaving mission work.” 

The American Lung Association’s 2021-2022 volunteer spokespeople include: 

For media interested in scheduling an interview with an American Lung Association National Volunteer Spokesperson about lung health, lung diseases such as lung cancer, healthy air, tobacco use or more, contact Elizabeth Cook at [email protected] or 312-801-7631. A full list with biographies and headshots of volunteer spokespeople may be found at Lung.org/media.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

For more information, contact:

Elizabeth Cook
312-801-7631
[email protected]

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