American Lung Association News Monitoring

People climb flights of stairs in Pittsburgh skyscraper to support American Lung Association

PITTSBURGH — People went up dozens of flights and hundreds of stairs for this year’s “Fight for Air Climb.” The event was held at One Oxford Centre along Grant Street in Downtown Pittsburgh. Climbers went up 42 flights to benefit the American Lung …

Will Trump administration impact local air quality issue?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon decide whether to escalate the Phoenix area's air pollution status, a choice that could have big ramifications for public health and the local economy. The Valley has long seen air quality woes. State …

New camera reveals, documents toxic oil and gas emissions

As oil and gas well sites pop up next to more Colorado neighborhoods, residents are gathering evidence to hold operators accountable for toxic emissions, which are invisible to the naked eye. Bobbie Mooney, staff attorney for the advocacy group 350 …

New American Lung Association report says: 'There's something in the air' in St Charles

Hundreds join Fight for Air Climb at Lynn Family Stadium

GOVERNOR’S VETOES LATER THIS WEEK. DOZENS OF FOLKS FROM ACROSS THE AREA MADE THE CLIMB FOR A GREAT CAUSE THIS MORNING, THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION HELD ITS ANNUAL FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB AT LYNN FAMILY STADIUM. IT’S ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION’S BIGGEST …

EVENT PREVIEW: Fight for Air Climb Des Moines

The Fight for Air Climb is organized by the American Lung Association to raise funds and awareness for lung health research. Author: weareiowa.com Published: 11:39 AM CDT March 21, 2025 Updated: 11:39 AM CDT March 21, 2025

Mercy Health—Lourdes to host free smoking cessation classes

PADUCAH — Mercy Health—Lourdes has announced a series of free smoking cessation classes, the first of which is on March 27 at 4:30 p.m. These classes are available virtually on Zoom and in person. According to Mercy Health, the classes are lead by smoking  …

Advocacy groups push back against EPA’s plan to reconsider environmental protections

March 24, 2025 8 min read Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: EPA will reconsider …

Will the EPA ease up on the Valley's ozone problem?

The Phoenix metro area is experiencing worsening air quality due to high ozone levels, despite efforts to reduce emissions. Health experts warn that ozone pollution poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, and urge for …

Arkansas' request to add work requirement to Medicaid will be sent Monday, official says

The head of the Arkansas Department of Human Services said earlier this month that the state planned to submit its request to the federal government on Monday to implement a work requirement for its Medicaid expansion program. Along with the request, the …

Gas leaf blowers cause cancer, Alzheimer's, CT advocates say. Opponents say it's too costly to ban them

With spring in Connecticut comes the persistent whine and pungent exhaust fumes of gas-powered leaf blowers as they prepare pristine lawns for fresh mulch and flowers. But a ban on the ubiquitous landscaping machines is back before state lawmakers. HB 6263 …

Texas Women’s Foundation Presents Maura Awards

Texas Women’s Foundation presents the Maura Women Helping Women Award, Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on May 8 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The day begins with #BESTSELF, an event designed to empower teen girls to prioritize their health and …

Washington state looks to raise revenue from Zyn tax

[Kalé Carey] AS NICOTINE POUCHES CONTINUE TO GROW IN SALES AND POPULARITY, WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS ARE EXPLORING HOW THEY CAN LEVERAGE THEIR NOTORIETY TO BENEFIT THE STATE. (“Currently in statute, the definition of tobacco products is made up from a list of …

Superior High School Pledgemakers want to reinstate random drug testing

SUPERIOR — Following a successful campaign to restrict the number of smoke shops in Superior, students in the Superior High School Pledgemakers group are seeking to resume random drug testing at the school. Student leaders for the group, whose 600 members …

6 ways to protect yourself and loved ones from wildfire smoke

Wildfires in Florida have burned over 27,000 acres and caused hazy conditions due to smoke. The smoke contains particulate matter, PM2.5, which can be harmful to human health, especially for those with respiratory or heart conditions. People are advised to …

Rebecca Addison volunteers for ALA to honor her father

ORLANDO, Fla. — When someone we know or love comes down with an illness, it inspires many of us to try to bring awareness or volunteer for that particular cause.  That is how Rebecca Addison got started with her volunteer work with the American Lung …

Senate budget panel hears pushback on proposed Indiana Main Street program cuts

Groups that still want to be in the ever-tightening draft of the next state budget — and those hoping not to get booted out — made their cases Thursday before a powerful Senate budget panel. Trending during testimony were requests for millions of dollars …

Tobacco Resistance Unit at Titusville YWCA encourages youth to be tobacco free

The Tobacco Resistance Unit (TRU) group at the Titusville YWCA educates youth about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine products through programs and community events.  According to truinpa.org, TRU’s mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s youth from all …

Faith groups blast 'evil' EPA rollback plans, 'climate change religion' comment

Faith groups sharply denounced sweeping deregulation plans for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as "morally depraved" and prioritizing polluters over public health and nature. But they directed some of their most pointed criticism at EPA …

Global Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Market Insights 2025: Key Trends, Market Size, And Growth Forecast

The Business Research Company’s Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is the Diabetic Peripheral …

Insigniam Partner June Zeringue Recognized with HBA Luminary Award for Leadership and Impact

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association announced that June Zeringue will receive the Luminary Award at its Woman of the Year event in Chicago on May 9th. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Healthcare …

Comprehensive Insights Of The Global Diabetes Diagnostics Market: Key Drivers, Trends, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Diabetes Diagnostics Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Anticipated Market Size And …

Global Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Protein 4 Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Share, Segments

The Business Research Company’s Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Protein 4 Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is The Cytotoxic T- …

Global Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cutaneous t-cell lymphoma global …

Calciphylaxis Global Market Report 2025: Industry Trends, Growth Drivers, And Opportunities Inside

The Business Research Company's Calciphylaxis Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: …

The NBCI Launches Historical National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP) Through 150,000 Black Churches

Empowering African Americans in Clinical Trials WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 million …

Sedra Solutions Receives SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation with Zero Exceptions

This achievement reflects Sedra Solutions' dedication to maintaining robust controls and safeguards for client data. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sedra Solutions, a leader in AI-enhanced financial …

Clinical Psychologist and Transformational Coach Dr. Michiyo Ambrosius Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DANVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do you feel paralyzed by self-doubt and limiting beliefs that are hindering your progress? Is the all-too common depression, painful emotional wounds, and the effects of trauma …

Clean Label Project Applauds Operation Stork Speed Initiative to Strengthen Infant Formula Safety Standards

BROOMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clean Label Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing truth and transparency to food and consumer product safety, today announced its strong support for the “Operation …

Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Outlines Diet After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, a renowned bariatric surgeon in Dallas, breaks down what to expect from a post-gastric bypass surgery diet at each stage of recovery. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For obese or morbidly …

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society BAML and Narrativa grow partnership to accelerate AI-automated regulatory documentation

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Beat AML® Master Clinical Trial Team increases support and AI confidence among its medical writers with Narrativa's AI solutions LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Press Conference: ‘Golden Ticket’ Education Campaign on How to Help Las Vegas Homeless

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, the Las Vegas nonprofit working to end homelessness by addressing its root causes of substance use and mental illness, will be hosting a press conference alongside …

Gleamer Receives FDA Clearance for ChestView, Revolutionizing Chest X-ray Interpretation with CADe in the U.S.

CAMBRIDGE , MA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gleamer, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging solutions, announced today that its advanced chest X-ray interpretation solution, ChestView, has …

Tools to Assess Emotional Well-Being for People with Intellectual Disabilities are Lacking, New Study Finds

Specialized training and tools are required to improve emotional well-being and the overall health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released …

First Aid Kit Market to Reach USD 383.1 Million by 2032 – Persistence Market Research

The global first aid kit market is set to grow from USD 247.4 Mn in 2025 to USD 383.1 Mn by 2032, registering a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First aid kits have become an …

Double Board-Certified Surgeon Dr. Jordan P. Sand Partners with GetHairMD™ to Transform Hair Growth Options in Spokane

Spokane's premier facial plastic surgeon brings GetHairMD's innovative hair growth treatments to Eastern Washington patients. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning facial plastic surgeon Dr. …

NASA and Corscience collaborate in Spacesuit Vital Sign Monitoring

Corscience Supports NASA with Advanced Capnography Technology to Optimize Spacesuit Monitoring ERLANGEN, BAVARIA, GERMANY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NASA is constantly working towards enhancing astronaut safety through the development of next …

Filmmaker and Inventor Jerry Vasilatos Becomes First Amputee in Chicago to Receive Compress Fit Osseointegrated Implant

Disabled Chicagoan makes history as first patient to receive unique prosthetic innovation through a groundbreaking clinical trial at Northwestern Hospital. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chicago-based media …

EIN Presswire Welcomes New General Manager to Lead Global Operations

Petra Megan to spearhead strategic initiatives, operations, and team development to drive continued growth WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a division of Newsmatics and a leading online news and …