By Karen Stokes The 2023 released “State of Tobacco Control” evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and … [Read more...]
‘Lung Disease Doesn’t Stop, and Neither Can We’ American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Walk Goes Virtual
By Hayley Crandall Another fundraiser walk has moved online, but it remains just as important as ever. The American Lung Association’s 2020 LUNG FORCE Walk, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, … [Read more...]
American Lung Association Travels to DC for Advocacy Day
By Nyesha Stone Each year, American Lung Association hosts an Advocacy Day where they acknowledge one person from each state as their Lung Force Heroes. These heroes are associated with lung … [Read more...]
American Lung Association in WI Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Fight for Air Climb
By Nyesha Stone Climbing 47 flights of stairs at the US Bank Center is only one of the goals for the American Lung Association (ALA) in Wisconsin, their main goal is to raise awareness and … [Read more...]
Children with Asthma can be “Active With Asthma”
A recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) presented some alarming news about asthma rates. According to the CDC, children – in particular African American children – are … [Read more...]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Tobacco-free coalitions work to make a difference Nearly 2,250 Wisconsinites die from smoking-induced lung cancer; that accounts for 79 percent of all lung cancer deaths, according to the 2010 Burden … [Read more...]
DHS Secretary announces Smoke-Free Law Media campaign
Campaign’s message: Wisconsin is better smoke-free MADISON—Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake announced the kick-off of a new statewide multi-media campaign to promote and … [Read more...]