American Lung Association
Evidence warns that climate change will make it harder to protect human health
Apr 30, 2014
The American Lung Association recommends that all homes be tested for radon.
Jan 14, 2014
Flu season has just begun, so now is the time to get vaccinated against influenza, a potentially life-threatening disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get an annual influenza vaccination.
Oct 30, 2013
Lung Association Offers Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Asthma
Aug 20, 2013
January 16, 2013 -- Oregon took steps forward to reduce tobacco use in some areas, but fell short in adequately funding programs to protect children and curb tobacco-related disease in 2012 according to the American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control 2013” report released today.
Jan 17, 2013
December 3, 2012 -- Oregon’s leading public health and health care organizations see progress and room for improvement in the Governor’s balanced budget proposal released Friday. The proposed budget includes allocating Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (TMSA) funds to investments in coordinated care organizations and Oregon’s health systems transformation efforts.
Dec 3, 2012