We're excited to celebrate Lexi Popovici, Senior Manager of Clean Air Policy, and Hannah Weltzer, Manager of Health Promotion, who received the Innovation Award for their remarkable work on the Vape Disposal Program. Congratulations, Lexi and Hannah! Lexi Popovici Hannah Weltzer, MPH, CHES
American Lung Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 33,964 followers
We are the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health & preventing lung disease.
About us
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. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: www.Lung.org.
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http://www.lung.org
External link for American Lung Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1904
- Specialties
- lung health, lung disease, smoking cessation, public health, clean air, research, lung cancer, education, advocacy, COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis
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Primary
55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60601, US
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Updates
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Join us in congratulating Kevin Stewart, our Director of Environmental Health, who has been awarded the Hoyt E. Dearholt Distinguished Professional Service Award! Kevin's exceptional leadership and commitment to environmental health have made a significant difference. Well deserved, Kevin! Kevin Stewart
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We are thrilled to announce that Christy Fischer, a dedicated volunteer, has been honored with the prestigious Will Ross Medal at our recent recognition ceremony. Christy's outstanding accomplishments and impact have truly advanced our mission. Congratulations, Christy! Your dedication and hard work are an inspiration to us all. Christy Fischer
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What an amazing night at our annual recognition ceremony! We celebrated the incredible achievements of our volunteers and staff who go above and beyond to advance our mission. Congratulations to all the award recipients and thank you for your dedication and contributions! Here's to continuing our impactful work together.
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Join us in celebrating the 120th anniversary of the American Lung Association! Then: Founded as the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, we pioneered the education, advocacy and research model as the first voluntary health organization in the U.S., dedicated to combating tuberculosis. Now: Fast forward to today, the American Lung Association Research Institute is driving progress by increasing investments in lung disease research, empowering promising scientists, and fostering collaboration across industries to accelerate discovery and innovation. Together, we've come a long way in 120 years, and the journey for lung health continues! https://lnkd.in/g68qyprW #ALA120
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Living with lung disease can be overwhelming. If you've been searching for an anchor to help you focus on your next steps, check out my latest project with the American Lung Association: The PCN Wellness Hub. We've included mindfulness and self-discovery practices that are designed to help people living with lung disease manage stress and cultivate resilience. These free resources will offer a boost to your resilience and remind you that you that the small moments matter! Join today at www.lung.org/pcn #lungdisease #mentalhealth #mindfulness #PCNWellnessHub
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We are thrilled to announce that the American Lung Association has recognized Sanofi and the Sanofi and Regeneron Alliance for their incredible work in preventing lung disease and improving lung health. Their dedication over the past decade, with over $5 million invested in critical programs and initiatives, has significantly impacted the lives of many. Eric Racine, Head of US Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy at Sanofi, shared, "Sanofi is honored to be chosen as American Lung Association’s Corporate Partner of the Year. This acknowledgement will fuel our efforts because there is much more progress to make together moving forward.” Together, we look forward to continuing our partnership to improve health for people living with asthma, COPD and lung cancer, prevent RSV in infants and address climate change. Sanofi Regeneron Eric Racine, PharmD, MBA Tierney Saccavino-Payne Harold Wimmer
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For our latest Lungcast™ episode, Dr. Steven Dubinett at University of California, Los Angeles and Dr. Avrum Spira at Boston University revisit our virtual studio to provide an update on their lung cancer interception research, as currently funded by the Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation. With the goal of stopping lung cancer before it starts, Drs. Dubinett and Spira are focused on refining biomarkers to help identify high-risk lesions at an early stage. Tune in and also subscribe to view video highlights: www.youtube.com/@Lungcast
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American Lung Association reposted this
New #Lungcast! Avrum Spira, MD of Boston University School of Medicine and Steven Dubinett, MD of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA return to the show to give an update on their research into #LungCancer interception. Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gVxmAetU American Lung Association LUNGevity Foundation
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Are you ready to quit tobacco? Talking to a doctor about including FDA-approved cessation medication in your tobacco treatment plan can double your chances of quitting successfully. We are working with Healthy Living to educate people about the effectiveness of combining behavioral counseling and cessation medication. Learn more about this partnership and how it can help you quit smoking or vaping for good. https://lnkd.in/eysmisUa