Recent News from American Lung Association of the Midland States

Beachwood Firefighters Are in the Fight for Air Climb

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:51:12 -0000

A team from the Beachwood Fire Department is participating in the American Lung Association's 2nd Annual Fight For Air Climb at Cleveland's Terminal Tower on Saturday, March 3.

Start Your New Year on the Right Foot With the Fight For Air Climb

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:38:44 -0000

Training for the Fight For Air Climb is the perfect first step to take in becoming healthy during the New Year.

Start Your New Year on the Right Foot

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:38:27 -0000

Training for the Fight For Air Climb is the perfect first step to take in becoming healthy during the New Year.

Climb Columbus' Tallest Tower and Fight for Air

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:06:49 -0000

The American Lung Association is Fighting For Air, and is looking for hundreds of enthusiastic climbers to join them for the second annual 2012 Fight For Air Climb.

2012 Women of Distinction Announced

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:32:08 -0000

Patsy Hazelwood has been named the 2012 Chattanooga Woman of Distinction by the American Lung Association in Tennessee and will be honored at the 27th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 27.

Stutler Joins Lung Association Board

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:12:19 -0000

Kevin P. Stutler of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association of the Midland States. ALAMS provides programs and services to the residents of Michigan, Tenne...

Memphis Native Joins ALA Regional Board

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:40:44 -0000

Leticia W. Towns, MSHA, FACHE, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association of the Midland States. ALAMS provides programs and services to the residents of Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.

Detroit: More Than 900 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:24 -0000

Up to 970 premature deaths can be prevented in the Detroit metropolitan area every year if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthens the health standards for fine particulate matter-also known as soot-according to a new report, Sick of...

Cincinnati: More Than 600 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:21 -0000

Up to 650 premature deaths can be prevented in the Cincinnati metropolitan area every year if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthens the health standards for fine particulate matter-also known as soot-according to a new report, Sick...

Cleveland: More Than 700 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:20 -0000

Up to 780 premature deaths can be prevented in the Cleveland metropolitan area every year if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthens the health standards for fine particulate matter-also known as soot-according to a new report, Sick ...

Golf Book Supports American Lung Association Tennessee Programs

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:52:36 -0000

FOR USE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 16

Golf Book Supports American Lung Association Kentucky Programs

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:52:03 -0000

FOR USE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 16

Golf Book Supports American Lung Association Tennessee Programs

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:50:46 -0000

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Golf Book Supports American Lung Association Kentucky Programs

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:50:11 -0000

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Save Lives This Holiday Season with a Gift of Golf

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:43:50 -0000

The American Lung Association's 2012 Golf Tour Book is a gift that will save both lives and dollars throughout the coming year.

Save Lives This Holiday Season with a Gift of Golf

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:31:04 -0000

The American Lung Association's 2012 Golf Tour Book is a gift that will save both lives and dollars throughout the coming year.

American Lung Association Highlights Climbers' Personal Connections to Lung Cancer & COPD for Awareness Month

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:38:37 -0000

With the month of November being National Lung Cancer Awareness Month as well as COPD Awareness month, many participants in the American Lung Association's upcoming Fight For Air Climb are reminded of why they chose to be a part of the event.

American Lung Association Spotlights Two Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:37:16 -0000

Lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two of the deadliest diseases in the country, yet they remain largely unnoticed.

Harris Named Honoray Chair in Lung Health Stairclimb

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:10:56 -0000

Ohio State University football great, Raymont Harris ('91-93') has been named honorary chairperson for the American Lung Association's 2012 Fight for Air Climb Columbus.

Take to the Stairs and Fight for Clean Air

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:53:23 -0000

If the stairs don't take your breath away, the view from the top of the Terminal Tower will.

American Lung Association Highlights Climbers' Personal Connections to Lung Cancer & COPD for Awareness Month

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:47:48 -0000

Dr. Saha is 2011 Lung Health Champion

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:08:19 -0000

Dr. Sibu Saha, a Professor of Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the University of Kentucky, has been chosen as the American Lung Association in Kentucky's 2011 Lung Health Champion because of his lifelong contributions to the fight against lun...

Nominations Sought for Chattanooga's 2012 Women of Distinction Awards

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:28:05 -0000

The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding area women for the 2012 Women of Distinction awards.

Hispanics in Michigan Burdened by Asthma

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:21:03 -0000

The American Lung Association released a new report today, Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics, which provides an overview of the complex biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that increase asthma's burden o...

Hispanics in Ohio Burdened by Asthma

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:17:16 -0000

Hispanics in Kentucky Burdened by Asthma

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:06:38 -0000

Note to Editors: To download the report visit www.LungUSA.org/Asthma-In-Hispanics starting October 25

Hispanics in Tennesee Burdened by Asthma

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:03:29 -0000

Note to Editors: To download the report visit www.LungUSA.org/Asthma-In-Hispanics starting Oct. 25

Non-Smoking Caper Sponsored by American Lung Association

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:05:14 -0000

Many individuals throughout the Northeast Ohio communities want to quit smoking, but one particular man is taking on the challenge, thanks to the support of ESPN Cleveland 850 WKNR and the American Lung Association.

Hicks Named to Lung Association Board

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:15:16 -0000

Dr. William Hicks, clinical professor in medical oncology at The Ohio State University, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association of the Midland States. Based in Columbus, ALAMS provides programs and services to t...

Vaselaney Named to Lung Association Board

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:15:15 -0000

Missia H. Vaselaney, a partner in the Cleveland law firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association of the Midland States. Based in Columbus, ALAMS provides programs and services...