01.13.10
WASHINGTON, D.C., (January 12, 2010) — The American Lung Association today released its State of Tobacco Control 2009 report, which grades the strength of federal and state laws to protect citizens from tobacco-caused illnesses. These illnesses are now at the heart of America’s chronic disease crisis.
11.17.09
On November 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new limits on the toxic air pollutant sulfur dioxide in the outdoor air. This health standard has not been revised since 1971. The American Lung Association welcomes this long overdue action and urges EPA to set a standard at a level that truly protects public health.
10.19.09
People with lung disease like asthma and COPD are at particular risk to develop serious symptoms from both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu. If you suffer from lung disease, contact your health care provider if you feel the onset of flu symptoms.
10.02.09
The American Lung Association of the Central States has been awarded a $15,000 contract by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. The contract award was approved by the NHLBI under its communications contract with Porter Novelli as part of its larger program to improve awareness and understanding of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
09.18.09
Remember the warm and magical feeling of holidays from years gone by? This year, American Lung Association Christmas Seals® have recaptured that special feeling with the retro look of old-time Christmas, while adding modern touches, like e-cards, social media and a festive new web-store, filled with Christmas Seals merchandise. Learn more…
01.13.10
Arkansas State of Tobacco
Kansas State of Tobacco
Missouri State of Tobacco
Nebraska State of Tobacco
Oklahoma State of Tobacco
Texas State of Tobacco
05.01.08
National Report
Kansas State of the Air
Missouri State of the Air
Nebraska State of the Air
Oklahoma State of the Air
Texas State of the Air
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Michelle R. Bernth
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American Lung Association of the Central States
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