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Tobacco Control: How Does Your State Rate?
According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level for exposure to tobacco smoke. Every law that limits workplace smoking, makes smoking more expensive or helps a smoker quit, ultimately reduces the terrible burden to our nation caused by tobacco use. But what are state and federal government doing to protect everyone from tobacco? And how does your state rate, compared to others? The American Lung Association has the answers. Read more...
Volunteer Donates “Breathe” Artwork to American Lung Association
January 30, 2008
Long-time volunteer and former national chairman of the American Lung Association, Jack Sutter, along with Jean A. Dieudonne, donated the work of art titled “Breathe,” created by artist Stephen Schubert, to the Lung Association in a special Inauguration Day unveiling at the nonprofit’s national headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Behind the Headlines: Lung Cancer
January 27, 2008
The American Lung Association joins the nation in mourning the passing of Pulitzer Prize winning author John Updike of lung cancer. Mr. Updike’s passing has brought renewed attention to a form of cancer that causes more deaths each year than the next three most common cancers combined (colon, breast and prostate).
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Flu Strain Resistant to Tamiflu – Vaccination Still the Best Protection
January 23, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory announcing that the major strain of the virus causing flu thus far this season is resistant to the antiviral medication oseltamivir, known as Tamiflu.
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American Lung Association Applauds the House of
Representatives for Voting to Protect Children’s Health
Earlier this week, the American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report awarded the federal government an F for its low federal cigarette tax. Despite this dismal grade, the Lung Association noted that the new Congress and Administration presented great hope to everyone concerned about public health. Today, the House of Representatives has given us good reason to believe that our nation can begin to move towards a healthier future, where children’s health will be made a high priority. Read more...
Quit Smoking for New Year’s: 7 Tips for Success
Did you or someone you love resolve to quit smoking for New Year’s? The American Lung Association is here to help you keep that resolution. Read more…
American Lung Association Makes It Easier to Avoid the Flu
Fall is here and with it comes flu season. The American Lung Association is making it a little easier for people to get their flu shot this season with its 2008-2009 Flu Clinic Locator. The largest online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics is now available at www.flucliniclocator.org. Read more...
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