Press Releases

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

June 7, 2023

Driving to Clean Air: New Report Reveals that a Move to Zero-Emission Cars Would Save Nearly 90,000 Lives

American Lung Association releases report detailing benefits of transition to zero-emission passenger vehicles and electricity

June 1, 2023

One Million People Complete Lifesaving Quiz for Lung Cancer Screening

The American Lung Association today announced it reached an important milestone in the efforts to end lung cancer.

May 17, 2023

American Lung Association Campaign Aims to Address Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials, Improve Lung Cancer Care for Black Americans

The lung cancer five-year survival rate has increased by nearly 40% in the past decade. Unfortunately, this progress has not been shared equally. Black Americans with lung cancer are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage, less likely to receive surgical treatment, and less likely to receive any treatment at all compared to white Americans.

May 15, 2023

Health Groups Applaud Stay on Braidwood v Becerra Lawsuit to Protect Coverage for Preventive Services

May 11, 2023

American Lung Association Welcomes EPA Proposals to Reduce Carbon Pollution

May 9, 2023

Lung Cancer Action Week: Lung Association Shares How Everyone Can Take Action to End Lung Cancer

May 8, 2023

Protect Environmental and the American Lung Association Announce National Partnership to Prevent Radon-Induced Lung Cancer

May 3, 2023

American Lung Association, Gateway for Cancer Research Partner to Develop Personalized Lung Cancer Vaccine

Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding transformational early phase cancer clinical trials around the world, today announced a new partnership with the American Lung Association Research Institute.

May 2, 2023

3 Ways Everyone Can Make a Difference on World Asthma Day

Asthma is a very common life-long chronic lung disease that affects millions of children and adults in the U.S. Today on World Asthma Day, the American Lung Association encourages everyone to learn about asthma and take action to improve the lives of the more than 25 million Americans, including 4.2 million children, living with this lung disease.

April 28, 2023

Leading Health Organizations Urge Fifth Circuit to Protect Access to Preventive Services

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