Press Releases

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

February 7, 2023

American Lung Association Releases Health Tips for Residents Near East Palestine Train Derailment Site

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio and surrounding communities are facing evacuations and poor air quality due to a train derailment on Friday, February 3, and a subsequent fire and chemical release.

February 7, 2023

Columbus Woman Climbs Rhodes Tower for Uncle with Lung Cancer

For four consecutive years, Lauren Kraft has taken to the stairs in honor all of those in her life who have struggled with lung disease as part of the American Lung Association in Ohio’s Fight For Air Climb.

February 6, 2023

Most people hospitalized with the flu have a chronic illness

Leading health organizations are urging people to get a flu shot if they haven’t already done so. Compared to last year’s mild flu season, the U.S. has already seen more than three times the number of flu-related deaths.

January 30, 2023

New Program Offers Critical Resources to the 34 million Americans Living with Lung Disease

January 11, 2023

COVID-19 Claims 2,000 Lives Per Week; 3 Critical Things Everyone Should Know

There are still more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,500 deaths due to COVID-19 each week, and an average of 5,000 hospitalizations each day in the U.S.

January 4, 2023

American Lung Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Partner to Help Teens Quit All Tobacco Products

According to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than three million middle and high school students use at least one tobacco product and more than 2.5 million use e-cigarettes.

December 23, 2022

Lung Association Applauds Congress for its Passage of FY23 Funding Bill

December 20, 2022

American Lung Association Statement in Response to Reagan-Udall Foundation Report on FDA’s Oversight of Tobacco Products

December 20, 2022

Lung Association: EPA’s Final Trucks Rule is an Important Step Forward to Cleaner Air

December 19, 2022

Tobacco-Free ‘23: 3 Reasons Why this is the Year to Quit Tobacco For Good

While tobacco use has been declining for decades, more than 30 million Americans still smoke cigarettes and 47 million use at least one tobacco product.
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