Austin, Texas

Events

2010 Fight for Air Luncheon

February 22, 2010

Four Seasons Hotel
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701

This benefit for the American Lung Association will honor Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D. of the University of Texas System for his commitment to improving the health of all Texans. Proceeds from this event will support research, awareness and education about lung disease in Central Texas. Tables and limited tickets are still available at $75 per ticket.

For more information, please contact Barbara Haller at or 512.467.6753

FFS Class – Austin, TX

March 23rd – May 4th, 2010

Capital Metro
2910 E. 5th St
Austin, Texas 78702
Facilitator: Cecily Brea

Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 11am in Boardroom A and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call 512-389-7506

FFS Class – Austin, TX

March 29 – May 3, 2010

North Austin Medical Center
12221 North Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78758
Facilitator: Linda Jones

Classes will be held on Mondays at 6pm in Private dining room #2 on ground level next to the cafeteria and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call Linda Jones at 512-630-8511 (must dial area code).

Fight for Air Climb in Austin

May 15, 2010

100 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas

Join us for one of the most unique events in town! Hundreds of Austinites will stair climb to the top of 100 Congress Avenue fighting for clean air and healthy lungs. This is not another 5k awareness event. This is a vertical race! Whether climbing for the winning time or crossing the finish line in honor of those lost to lung disease, this event is a fabulous physical challenge!

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Barbara Haller at or 512-467-6753 ×246.

Better Breathers Club

Third Tuesday of every month at 1pm

Seton Southwest
7900 FM 1826
Plaza 2 building, Suite 101

To sign up, please contact:
Gloria Cantu
512-324-9280

FFS Class – Austin, TX

August 16 – September 20, 2010

North Austin Medical Center
12221 North Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78758
Facilitator: Linda Jones

Classes will be held on Mondays at 6pm in Private Dining Room #2 on ground level next to the cafeteria and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call Linda Jones at 512-630-8511 (must dial area code).

FFS Class – Austin, TX

October 4 – November 8, 2010

North Austin Medical Center
12221 North Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78758
Facilitator: Linda Jones

Classes will be held on Mondays at 6pm in Private Dining Room #2 on ground level next to the cafeteria and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call Linda Jones at 512-630-8511 (must dial area code).

Past Events

These events have recently taken place, but you can still donate to the American Lung Association! Each event was a great success. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered or donated. You have helped further the mission of the American Lung Association: to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

FFS Class – Austin, TX

January 27th – March 10th, 2010

Capital Metro
2910 E. 5th St
Austin, Texas 78702
Facilitator: Cecily Brea

Classes will be held on Wednesdays at 5pm in Boardroom A and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call 512-389-7506

FFS Class – Austin, TX

January 11th – February 15th, 2010

North Austin Medical Center
12221 North Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78758
Facilitator: Linda Jones

Classes will be held on Mondays at 6pm in Private dining room #2 on ground level next to the cafeteria and are open to the community.

To sign up for this class, please call Linda Jones at 512-630-8511 (must dial area code).

2009 Austin Respiratory Rally & Conference

November 14, 2009
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Seton Administrative Offices
1345 Philomena Drive
Austin, TX 78723

Join us at the 1st Annual Austin Respiratory Rally

The Rally is a full-day conference that will provide the latest information and research on the treatment and management of adult pulmonary diseases. Experienced practitioners will present information on a range of topics from disease-specific management and treatment to patient advocacy and Medicare.

For more information please call or email Kori Hattemer at 512-467-6753, ext. 41 or khattemer@breathehealthy.org.

Freedom From Smoking - Six Session Course

August 29th, 2009 – October 10, 2009
Every Saturday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Dell Children’s Medical Center
Conference Room 3S.056
4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723

To sign up, please contact Kori Hattemer at (512) 467-6753 ×41

There is no cost to attend the classes, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be provided at no cost

Freedom From Smoking Class

Starts on August 17, meets every Monday at 5 p.m. for six weeks
North Austin Medical Center, Private Dining Room on Ground Level, 12221 North Mo Pac Expressway, Austin, TX 78758
All program materials and NRT’s will be provided at no cost
for more information, please contact Linda Jones at 512-901-1750.

Freedom From Smoking Class

Starts on August 2, meets every Sunday for six weeks
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 4216 S Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78745
All program materials and NRT’s will be provided at no cost
For more information, please contact Linda Jones at 512-901-1750.

Contact Information

Austin, Texas

5926 Balcones Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78731
(p) 512-467-6753
(f) 512-467-7621

Our Work In Austin

Asthma Education for Children and Their Caregivers

Asthma 101 is a community program aimed primarily at adults (parents, teachers) to help them understand asthma and how to respond to children with asthma. Open Airways for Schools is a school-based curriculum for use by schools’ counselors, teachers or nurses to teach elementary children with asthma how to manage their asthma. Results include fewer trips to the emergency room and fewer missed days of school. Counting on You…Responding to Kids with Asthma is a program offered to teachers and care providers in childcare centers. It teaches the child care providers how to recognize the signs of respiratory difficulty so they can take action to prevent an asthma attack. The program also helps the childcare center identify common asthma triggers that are present in their center and how to make their center as healthy as possible for children with asthma.

COPD Awareness

In November, we hosted a multi-faceted initiative to raise awareness among medical professionals about early detection of, and treatment for, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The initiative includes proclamations from the mayors of area cities, COPD screenings and referrals, medical education for physicians and other healthcare professionals and an educational dinner for patients and their caregivers.

Helping Teens and Adults to Quit Smoking

Not on Tobacco is a 10-week gender-specific program designed for teens that are addicted to cigarettes and want to quit smoking. It employs small group and individual work on the multiple issues that surround youth smoking and their attempts to quit. Freedom from Smoking is an adult smoking cessation program. It is offered online for adults who either do not have time or are not inclined to participate in a group cessation program. Participants can get advice, information and encouragement as they go through multiple steps in their effort to quit. Group sessions are offered in the community where trained volunteers are available to lead the program.

Supporting and Advocating for Strong Clean Air Laws

The American Lung Association is involved in the work of the CLEAN AIR Force, a local coalition comprised of cities, counties, private industry, state agencies, and other organizations that are committed to finding ways to clean up the air in Austin and the Central Texas region. The American Lung Association is an Austin Clean Air partner, making a commitment to reduce the air pollution we produce by at least 10% over the next three years.

Supporting and Advocating Strong Tobacco Control Measures

We are actively participating in efforts to affect state legislation on tobacco control.

Leadership Council

Member

Ted Balistreri
DHR International

Member

Diana Blank
City of Kyle

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Dana Chiodo

Member

Steve Conti, RRT
Seton Healthcare Network

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Jason Earle
Harden Healthcare

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Diana Garcia, CPA
Maxwell, Locke & Ritter

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Nancy Geisler
Wells Fargo Bank

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Troy Hellman
Century 21

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David Hewlett
Winstead

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Maria Cantú Hexsel
Germer, Gertz, Beaman & Brown

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Melissa Jackson
The University of Texas System

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Linda Jones R.N.
North Austin Medical Center

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Shannon Meroney
Aetna

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Vicki Rado

Member

Forrest Roan
Winstead

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Lina Supnet - Zapata
Odyssey Healthcare

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Rusty Tally
UBS Financial Services

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Randy Taylor
Pinnergy Ltd.

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Alex Valdes
Winstead, PC

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Dathan C. Voelter
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.

Member

Judy Wallace
LCRA

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Darrell Windham
Fulbright & Jaworski

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