We applaud and for ending the #familyglitch which will make quality healthcare affordable for millions of Americans, especially women & their families. on.lung.org/3CNSlhN
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🌍 We need your help to create a world free of #lungdisease. 📣 We’re calling on #policymakers to set stronger clean truck standards and to implement investments in #zeroemission electricity. Sign our petition: Lung.org/EV #cleanair
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Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay today is not only about respecting the strength of local tribal communities, but also their resilience as they overcome #lunghealth disparities. Learn more here: on.lung.org/3T0ogAW
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Your donations to the American Lung Association make a real and positive impact on the lives of others. Your support helps those who need to quit smoking, someone to recover from TB, anyone that needs help coping with long COVID and more. Learn more: lung.org/about-us/our-i
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“Research shows that teens are most likely to start vaping due to peer pressure and stress, and for the most part children won’t start the conversation. So, it is up to parents to intervene.” Learn how to on our blog: on.lung.org/3En7VSO
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#DoTheVapeTalk uses pop culture and viral dance video trends to connect parents and their kids as a lead-in to more serious conversations about the dangers of vaping. See how our latest PSA was created: on.lung.org/3En7VSO
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According to the CDC, over 2 million kids are current e-cigarette users. This is why it is so important that parents talk to their children about the dangers of vaping. Learn more about how to talk to your child on our blog: on.lung.org/3En7VSO
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Tune into this new podcast episode moderated by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Albert Rizzo. He interviews Dr. Hariharan Regunath of about community-acquired #pneumonia, including updated guidelines, diagnosis and treatment.
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Today, & released #ecig data from the 2022 Natl Youth Tobacco Survey, showing that youth vaping continues to be a serious public health concern. We urge to take action to remove all illegal e-cigarette products from the market. on.lung.org/3RHT5JL
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Big news! @HHSHealthGov has recognized us as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for our work to improve health and well-being! on.lung.org/3RCF8Ng
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Today, we launched our new “Delivering Clean Air: Health Benefits of Zero-Emission Trucks and Electricity” report. Click below to learn how the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles on major truck routes would prevent 66,800 premature deaths. Lung.org/EV
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New #research from our #LungCancer Interception Dream Team, in partnership with and , is featured in . Publication details a novel, cost-effective way to detect #cancer using cell-free DNA in blood samples. Learn more: lung.org/dream-team
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#DYK: COPD is often preventable and treatable. We encourage healthcare professionals to register for the #COPD Educator Course, a 3-partial day professional training that provides practical info they can use with patients diagnosed with COPD. #CEU action.lung.org/COPDECOctober2
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🎧 On #NationalPodcastDay today, join us in celebrating our 3rd year of #Lungcast! Lungcast is essential to raising awareness for #lungdisease prevention & research. We hope you've enjoyed the last 27 episodes and continue to tune in here: lung.org/lungcast
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Our thoughts are with those that Hurricane Ian has impacted. We hope you and your families are safe. Here you can find detailed information about common concerns and cleaning when returning home, especially if you live with lung disease. on.lung.org/3eytWR2
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Gabe Glissmeyer of kicks off the impact of menthol tobacco use on priority populations with a look at how the LGBTQ+ community is being directly affected on menthol and many other tobacco issues. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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This morning, titans of tobacco control and the fight to end menthol, Dr. Phil Gardiner, Dr. Valerie Yerger & Carol McGruder, led a discussion on history of the industry’s efforts to hook Black Americans on menthol cigarette & health effects of those actions. #savingblacklives
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Yesterday was the 1st full day of the #FinishingtheFight Conference. Here is DC City Councilmember , one of the champs of the law ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products including #menthol cigarettes in DC. Much more to come #SavingBlackLives
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Bob Levey’s The Super Stoppers Club is back in session. To belong, all a cigarette smoker has to do is quit. Here we congratulate the quitters publicly and broadcast his or her how-I-quit story far and wide. Want to share your quit story?
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Michael S. credits the pandemic with finally pushing him to quit. Isolated at home he continued to smoke, as he had for 45 years. Enter #FreedomFromSmoking. Read what Michael told Bob Levey about how he quit in the latest #SuperStopperClub blog: on.lung.org/3e1IESX
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Kim M. of Poolesville, MD, says she started smoking at 18 because she “wanted to be cool like everyone else.” Read how she finally quit in Bob Levey’s latest #SuperStoppersClub blog: on.lung.org/3e1IESX
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Many communities have been left to breathe unhealthy air. This new office will ensure that environmental justice & improving health equity is at the forefront of pollution clean-up. We look forward to supporting the efforts towards #cleanairforall.
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🔹 🔹 Support the Annual Research Fund to power discoveries that lead to cutting-edge treatments and cures. Your donation will have a lifesaving impact. >>> on.lung.org/3S7hfhA
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It’s #WorldLungDay! We recognize World Lung Day—established by —as a time for us all to take a hard look at what we can do, individually and as a society, to work toward clean air and healthy lungs for all. Learn the steps you can take
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From groundbreaking research to landmark legislative victories summer ended on a hopeful note for improved lung health for more Americans. This kind of progress is not possible without supporters like you. Thank you! September’s Mission Moment on.lung.org/3BrR0LO
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National Drive Electric Week is 9.23 through 10.2. Let’s raise awareness of the benefits of #EV’s for healthier #airquality & lungs. #NDEW #DriveElectric #LungHealth #CleanAir #breathe Lung.org/ev
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Tune into our newest Lungcast™ episode with to hear from experts at about roles of machine learning and algorithms on enhancing #lungdisease knowledge: Lung.org/lungcast
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Did you know? Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination is available to help prevent infection in adults 19 or older with a chronic health condition like COPD. Talk to your doctor about vaccination and — learn more at Lung.org/pneumococcal – in partnership with .
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We are a proud sponsor of the 3rd National Menthol Conference is on Wednesday, 9/28. To learn more about this event that brings together tobacco advocates, community leaders, researchers, students and more visit:
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No community should be a sacrifice zone for harmful and polluting fossil fuel projects. We must ensure implementation of climate investments does not lead to new polluting projects or prolong the life of existing unhealthy infrastructure. #ClimateIsHealth
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Federal climate investments must go toward clean, healthy solutions that center equity as a priority – by following #Justice40 and ensuring the voices of local community members are part of the process. #ClimateIsHealth
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Health pros are urging #Congress to ensure equity when implementing climate investments. The passage of the #InflationReduction Act created an opportunity to make good on #Justice40 commitments & doctors are ready to hold decision makers accountable. #ClimateIsHealth
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The message from health professionals is clear – climate change is a health emergency. With new climate investments signed into law, we can take a huge step forward in protecting the health of all communities and delivering #cleanairforall. #ClimateIsHealth
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Health professionals said they are seeing more asthma attacks, heart disease, lung disease, cancer and mental health challenges related to fossil fuel pollution. We must transition to clean, renewable sources of energy. #ClimateIsHealth
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Earlier this week, we partnered with to bring health professionals from around the country to D.C. to meet with members of Congress and advocate for equitable solutions to the health emergency caused by #climatechange #ClimateIsHealth
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For National Car-Free Day today, take the opportunity to find a trek event near you! Our local Cycle For Air events are a great chance to strengthen your lungs and cycle towards cleaner air for our community. 🚴 Learn more here: lung.org/get-involved/e
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