Alert to Congress – Medicaid Cessation Coverage Works
November 20, 2009
On November 18, Massachusetts released a study showing that comprehensive cessation programs have saved lives and money. This study comes at a time the U.S. Senate is debating health care reform, including whether or not to cover smoking cessation for Medicaid recipients. This report should make this decision clear: comprehensive cessation services should be included in the final health care reform legislation.
November is COPD Awareness Month
November 9, 2009
Did you know that COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.? Or that it affects more than 12 million Americans? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis – is a term used to describe the obstruction of airflow. As part of our commitment to lung health, the American Lung Association has created new tools for COPD patients and partnering with others to help people with COPD live healthier, more active lives.
American Lung Association Celebrates the Holidays with Shutterfly’s “Support-A-Cause” Holiday Cards
October 30, 2009
The American Lung Association is partnering with Shutterfly, Inc., the leading Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service, on its collection of “Support-A-Cause” holiday cards this holiday season. The Lung Association will receive ten percent of Shutterfly proceeds from the sale of “Support-A-Cause” cards to each respective charity.
Influenza and H1N1 – ALERT for People with Lung Disease and Their Caregivers
October 16, 2009
People with lung disease like asthma and COPD are at particular risk to develop serious symptoms from both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than half of adults hospitalized with the H1N1 strain of influenza had conditions such as asthma and chronic lung diseases.
Confirmed – Secondhand Smoke Causes Heart Attacks
October 15, 2009
A new Institute of Medicine (IOM) report has confirmed that exposure to secondhand smoke is a significant cause of heart attacks among nonsmokers. This report underscores the urgency of the American Lung Association’s Smokefree Air Challenge.
Hearings Set for Proposed Air Quality Standards for NO2
July 9, 2009
Hearings set for August 3rd and 6th will allow concerned citizens to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a potent form of air pollution.
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