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Radon remains the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the latest American Lung Association “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that in Virginia, 25.2% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L. During January for National Radon Action Month, the Lung Association in Virginia strongly urges all residents to test their home for radon

Lung Association urges public to take five actions to help save lives, raise awareness of lung cancer

Part of Lung Association’s Lung Cancer Action Week which urges public to take five actions to help save lives, raise awareness of lung cancer

Each year, an estimated 150,000 people in the United States are hospitalized due to pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common form of bacterial pneumonia.

Next week, the American Lung Association in Florida is turning South Florida turquoise to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those impacted and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.

Next week, the American Lung Association in Florida is turning Orlando turquoise to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those impacted and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.

The American Lung Association's Lung Cancer Action Week kicks off May 5 and it will place a focus on Black men and women getting screened for lung cancer. The annual observance raises awareness about lung cancer and encourages action to prevent and detect it early. In fact, the Lung Association is offering free lung cancer screenings to Illinois residents now through the month of May.

On Saturday, May 3, more than 150 firefighters from five departments across the Atlanta area will join the American Lung Association to raise awareness and critical funds for people living with lung disease. They will scale 40 stories of Promenade Tower, one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers as part of the Fight For Air Climb Atlanta.

Assembly Bill 914 (R. Garcia, District 50) would provide guidance for a development of a statewide clean air safety net to address major local pollution hotspots. AB 914 has the strong support of the Lung Association and organizations representing nurses, lung health experts, asthma coalitions and more. The following comments are issued in advance of the AB 914 hearing set for Monday, April 28.