Press Releases

See the latest press releases and statements from the American Lung Association.

April 25, 2025

American Lung Association Heralds Senator Dick Durbin “a True Lung Health Champion”

In response to the announcement by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire after more than four decades in Congress, Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following statement

April 23, 2025

New Report: Nearly Half of People in U.S. Exposed to Dangerous Air Pollution Levels

American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report finds that more people are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution

April 23, 2025

New Report Finds Cincinnati Residents Are Breathing Some of the Most Polluted Air in the Country

American Lung Association’s 26th Annual “State of the Air” report highlights air quality in Cincinnati and across the nation

April 23, 2025

New Report: Cleveland Ranked 9th Most Polluted Area in the U.S.

American Lung Association’s 26th Annual “State of the Air” report highlights air quality in Cleveland and across the nation

April 23, 2025

New Report Finds Columbus Air Quality Gets Worse

American Lung Association’s 26th Annual “State of the Air” report highlights air quality in Columbus and across the nation

April 10, 2025

Congress Moves Forward with Budget Plan that Would Cut Medicaid and Clean Air Programs

April 10, 2025

Senator Murkowski, Congresswoman Kelly Honored by the American Lung Association for Work to Improve Lung Health

April 7, 2025

American Lung Association Urges Members of Congress to Stop Cuts to Medicaid and Clean Air Programs

April 2, 2025

American Lung Association Invites Runners to Join International Team for the Sydney Marathon

The American Lung Association is excited to announce an opportunity for runners to join the American Lung Association’s Powered by Lungs Race Team for TCS Sydney Marathon in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, August 31.

April 2, 2025

A Decade of Impact: Lung Cancer Survivors Head to Capitol Hill to Advocate for a Cure

In celebration of a decade of powerful advocacy and progress, LUNG FORCE Heroes—individuals personally impacted by lung cancer—will once again travel from across the country to Washington, D.C., for the American Lung Association’s 2025 LUNG FORCE Advocacy Day on April 9.
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