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American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Help us save lives by improving lung health, preventing lung disease, and creating a healthy world for all.

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American Lung Association
lung.org > blog > protecting-vaccine-access

Protecting Access to Vaccines in State and Communities

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (630+ words) American Lung Association Protecting Access to Vaccines in State and Communities by Editorial Staff | June 8, 2026 This year, lawmakers in several states introduced more than 200 bills that could make it harder for people to get vaccines that protect against serious diseases....

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lung.org > blog > cystic-fibrosis-awareness

A Mother’s Reflections on Raising a Child with Cystic Fibrosis

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (207+ words) by Editorial Staff | May 27, 2026 “It was shocking, scary and upsetting.” Natalie remembers, “But to know him is to love him. He’s a fighter.” Thinking back on the past 40 years, Natalie states, “I’m very thankful because we weren’t sure he would live....

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lung.org > blog > women-ild-support

How Support and Shared Stories Are Helping Women with Interstitial Lung Disease Connect

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) by Editorial Staff | May 7, 2026 ILD is not a single disease, but a group of more than 200 lung disorders that cause inflammation and/or scarring of the lung tissue surrounding the alveoli or air sacs. ILD is different for everyone, so…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > medicaid-cuts-nc-14-health-organizations-stein

Leading Health Organizations Urge NC Lawmakers to ReconsiderImplementation of Medicaid Cuts

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (291+ words) Leading Health Organizations Urge NC Lawmakers to Reconsider Implementation of Medicaid Cuts American Lung Association - Leading Health Organizations Urge NC Lawmakers to Reconsider Implementation of Medicaid Cuts RALEIGH, NC | April 30, 2026 14 nonpartisan organizations representing millions of patients living with serious and…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > camille-lilly-majority-leader-impact-award-il-(1)

Assistant Majority Leader Camille Lilly Honored with American Lung Association Impact Award

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (218+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL | April 16, 2026 Assistant Majority Leader Camille Lilly was honored with the American Lung Association in Illinois Impact Award on Wednesday, April 15, for her leadership in advancing tobacco prevention and control, improving lung health, and promoting health equity across the…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > 2026-shac-tdt

Press Releases | American Lung Association

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (421+ words) ROCHESTER, NY | April 1, 2026 Communities across the country will mark National Take Down Tobacco Day, next Wednesday, April 1, a youth led day of action that calls attention to the tobacco industry’s continued targeting of young people through flavored e-cigarettes and emerging…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > lung-force-advocacy-day-vermont-2026

Local Lung Cancer Survivor Travels to Washington, D.C. to Urge Lawmakers to Support Lifesaving Research, Prevention and Access to Care

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (232+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! BURLINGTON, VT | March 19, 2026 “At first, when my doctor recommended screening, I almost said, ‘no.’ Then I thought,…...

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lung.org > media > press-releases > lung-force-advocacy-day-pennsylvania-2026

Local Lung Cancer Advocate Travels to Washington, D.C. to Urge Lawmakers to Support Lifesaving Research, Prevention and Access to Care

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (285+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! PHILADELPHIA, PA | March 19, 2026 “Research funded by the NIH has dramatically changed how cancers like mine are treated,…...

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lung.org > lung-force > about-lung-force > featured-campaigns

Featured Campaigns | American Lung Association

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (231+ words) Step up for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb event near you. Save your spot on the stairs today! During LUNG FORCE Advocacy Day (March or April), our LUNG FORCE Heroes come together to urge senators…...

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lung.org > lung-health-diseases > lung-disease-lookup > copd > learn-about-copd > copd-awareness-month

COPD Awareness Month | American Lung Association

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (208+ words) Connect with our experts for FREE personalized support to help you manage COPD. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with COPD for years, you can always learn something new. Read more... Patient and Caregiver Learning Opportunities Whether…...