Physicians invited to attend 2016 LUNG FORCE Expo in San Diego The American Lung Association (ALA) is hosting a special one-day educational event, the LUNG FORCE Expo, on April 22, 2016, in San Diego. The event will bring together patients, caregivers and advocates with leading experts to learn about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and other respiratory issues. Speakers from a variety of fields will present current medical information on topics that have the most impact on those whose lives are touched by these conditions, as well as provide up-to-date medical information ... January 15, 2016 General Asthma, Chest Diseases, Public Health, American Lung Association, Lung Cancer 0 0 Comment Read More »
"Doctors for Climate Health" campaign seeking Spanish-speaking physicians The American Lung Association (ALA) is looking for Spanish-speaking physicians to act as lung health spokespersons for its “Doctors for Climate Health” campaign. This campaign is dedicated to reminding policymakers and the public that clean air saves lives and money. Lethal air pollutants contribute to health emergencies that send people to hospitals, as well as to catastrophic climate change. Air pollution costs Californians $1 billion in asthma hospitalizations each year. Approximately 7,300 Californians die prematurely each year due to polluted air. At least 75 percent of pollution in the state ... December 21, 2015 General Climate Change, Doctors for Climate Health, Lung Cancer, American Lung Association 0 0 Comment Read More »
American Lung Association launches campaign to raise cancer awareness for women November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring more awareness to the disease. The American Lung Association (ALA) is launching a $10 million campaign to raise lung cancer awareness among women. Every five minutes, a woman in the U.S. is told she has lung cancer. And this year, lung cancer will kill more Americans than any other cancer. Increased attention on this disease is desperately needed, as only 1 percent of women cite lung cancer as a health risk. Lung cancer is, however, a leading cause of cancer deaths, ... November 19, 2015 General Cancer, Lung Cancer, Public Health, American Lung Association 0 0 Comment Read More »
