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American Lung Association News for February 20th: Help Stop Cuts To Vital Health Programs
Health and Fitness
February 21, 2025
Help Stop the Cuts, Freezes & Halts
The White House and Congress have taken actions that jeopardize our nation's lung health, including funding freezes for research and proposed cuts to healthcare coverage for 79 million elderly people, children, expectant mothers, people with disabilities, and workers who do not get insurance from their jobs.
Please contact your representative TODAY to help stop the cuts, freezes and halts.
Two people dressed as a pair of lungs have something to say to a man on his morning walk
Are You Listening to Your Lungs?
That’s the question asked by our new awareness video series, “If Your Lungs Could Talk.”
The public service campaign urges people to get screened for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Watch and share the videos, especially with those who previously smoked.
You Can See Your State’s Grade for Tobacco Control
The 23rd annual “State of Tobacco Control” report assigns letter grades (A through F) to the federal government and individual states on their efforts to reduce tobacco use and availability.
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FREE Webinar: How Asthma Can Mask Rare Lung Diseases
Join us on Wednesday, March 5 to hear pulmonologist Dr. Sanober Kable discuss the signs and symptoms of rare lung diseases like aPAP and pulmonary hypertension, and what steps you can take to ensure you have the correct diagnosis. Space is limited.
Support provided by Savara.
Partnership to Improve Air Quality
We're partnering with Healthway to distribute free Intellipure air cleaners to schools and individuals with lung disease to create safer indoor environments for those who need it most. Learn more about this partnership.