Freedom from Smoking (FFS)
We are pleased to announce that Freedom from Smoking will be offered in the corporate setting.
El Paso, Texas
Events
There are currently no events scheduled for your community.
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.
Jonni Chandler Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: May 16, 2009
Location: Ward County Golf Course
Monahans, Texas
Register today to help raise asthma awareness and to remember mother, friend and co-worker Jonni Chandler.
Click here to register, or for more information, contact Elizabeth Terrazas at .
Contact Information
El Paso, Texas
4141 Pinnacle, Suite 212
El Paso, TX 79902
(p) 915-532-6776
Our Work In El Paso
Not on Tobacco (N-O-T)
Last year more than 975 teenagers enrolled in this voluntary teen smoking cessation program. Results showed a 35% quit rate and a 64% reduced rate among the teens that completed the 10 session program.
Open Airways for Schools (OAS)
Local elementary school district nurses are being recruited and trained to implement the OAS program to help asthmatic students learn to control their asthma and eliminate emergency room visits.
Breathe Smart from the Start
In 2007-2008, Breathe Smart from the Start served 439 mothers and coaches in the El Paso area. 100% of all participants agreed to shelter their family from smoke by signing the smokefree pledge, protecting the lung health of future generations.
Asthma Camp
Our partnership with local asthma camps allows us to empower at-risk kids with asthma education in a fun environment.
Leadership Council
Member
Yvonne Banegas
Providence Hospital
Member
Roberta Corbell
Del Sol Hospital
Member
Jeff Davis
Las Palmas Medical Center
Member
Miguel Gomez
Mormac Brokerage Agency, Inc.
Member
Olaya Lares
Superior HealthPlan
Member
Shelly Rivas
Kemp Smith, LLC
Member
Gabe Ortiz
Dr. Tremper
Member
Amista Salcido
UTEP Coop Pharmacy Program
Member
Karyna Sanchez
Astra Zeneca
Member
Judit Valvidiez
Utep Coop Pharmacy Program
Member
Joe Venzor
Private Practice
Member
Roxanne Weisendanger
Del Sol Medical
Member
Arnold Zweeres
Mountain View Regional Center
Member
Jennifer Hayes
Clear Channel Outdoor
Member
Sonya Hernandez
Superior HealthPlan
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