American Lung Association

New Campaign Highlights How Certain Jobs Can Increase a Person's Risk for Lung Disease

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts 11.7 million people living in the U.S. While smoking is a significant risk factor for the disease, long-term exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and vapors from the workplace may also lead to COPD. To help people identify workplace risk factors and encourage them to speak with their healthcare provider if they are experiencing symptoms, the American Lung Association is launching a campaign to raise awareness for occupational COPD. 

Key Points: 
  • While smoking is a significant risk factor for the disease, long-term exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and vapors from the workplace may also lead to COPD.
  • COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.
  • Many workplaces may expose workers to risk factors for COPD, but the leading job types that increase risk for chronic lung disease include agriculture, mining and manufacturing.
  • Early treatment of a chronic lung disease, including reducing the exposure, can help lead to better health outcomes.

American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation Announce $3 Million Research Partnership to Intercept Lung Cancer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation have joined forces to invest $3 million over the next three years in research aimed at intercepting lung cancer – catching precancerous cells and blocking them from turning into cancer cells.

Key Points: 
  • In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation have joined forces to invest $3 million over the next three years in research aimed at intercepting lung cancer – catching precancerous cells and blocking them from turning into cancer cells.
  • The partnership builds upon previous collaborations, including research funded by American Lung Association, LUNGevity Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer, which has yielded significant findings in lung cancer interception.
  • Through initiatives like the American Lung Association Research Institute Accelerator Program and the LUNGevity Early Lung Cancer Center , this partnership aims to accelerate progress in lung cancer interception research and pave the way for personalized treatments for patients.
  • LUNGevity, the nation's leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer.

CVS Health® invests more than $3M in organizations improving health outcomes in Phoenix

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement was made during a Project Health event in Phoenix and included CVS Health leaders, community organizations and local officials.
  • "No two communities are the same," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Sustainability Officer at CVS Health.
  • With 65% of South Phoenix residents overweight or obese and knowing that 80% of health care costs are primarily due to preventable chronic diseases, CVS Health saw an opportunity to tailor its Health Zones initiative in Phoenix to address the high levels of diabetes and hypertension.
  • In addition to these new grants, CVS Health will offer free health screenings to the Phoenix community through its Project Health program, starting in March.

Olympus Partners with American Lung Association on Patient Education for Lung Cancer Screening

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, is now partnering with the American Lung Association to educate lung cancer patients about the care pathway for diagnosing and staging lung nodules.

Key Points: 
  • The lung nodules educational resources , sponsored by Olympus, help patients understand the diagnosis and staging process for lung nodules and why it is important to their treatment journey.
  • "Olympus is very excited to support this great new educational resource for lung cancer patients through our partnership with the American Lung Association," said Jovan Reyerson, Senior Vice President of Medical and Scientific Affairs at Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
  • Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), a procedure pioneered by Olympus, has helped lay the groundwork for targeted cancer treatment such as immunotherapy.
  • Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.² Early detection of lung cancer is key as the 5-year relative survival rate for non-small cell lung cancer is about 65% when caught at a localized stage.

Navigating Lung Cancer: 5 Essential Facts Families Should Know About Lung Nodules and Staging

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- About every two and a half minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer. The diagnosis process usually starts with a suspected "nodule." The process of "suspected nodule" to treatment (or other next steps) can be confusing to a person impacted and their family. To help empower people who are newly diagnosed with lung cancer with critical knowledge about lung nodules, staging and treatment, the American Lung Association and Olympus partnered to launch a new educational campaign.

Key Points: 
  • To help empower people who are newly diagnosed with lung cancer with critical knowledge about lung nodules, staging and treatment, the American Lung Association and Olympus partnered to launch a new educational campaign .
  • While it may seem like a simple step in the diagnostic process, staging lung cancer can be complicated.
  • Here are five things that people should know about lung cancer staging:
    There are 3 main scenarios in which lung nodules are found: Lung nodules show up on imaging tests like X-rays and CT scans.
  • The Lung Association has new resources about staging and lung nodules: Through this campaign, resources are available to provide more information about lung nodules and staging at Lung.org/lung-nodules .

GSK Doubles COiMMUNITY Grant Funding, Launches Patient Resources, as Adult Vaccination Rates Begin to Show Promising Rise

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced additional funding and new data and resources under the COiMMUNITY Initiative to help achieve higher adult vaccination rates and health equity in the US and address ongoing barriers to adult immunization.

Key Points: 
  • GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced additional funding and new data and resources under the COiMMUNITY Initiative to help achieve higher adult vaccination rates and health equity in the US and address ongoing barriers to adult immunization.
  • The COiMMUNITY Initiative complements recent industry and regulatory efforts to expand and improve adult vaccine availability, coverage and access.
  • GSK is equipping healthcare providers and their patients with simple tools to spur action and follow through on vaccination.
  • GSK will also continue to share new resources, tools and best practices in adult vaccine confidence and delivery via interactive webinars.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Expands Lung Cancer Screening Program by Leveraging AI Software to Track and Manage Eligible Patients

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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According to the American Lung Association, 44% of lung cancer cases are not caught until a late stage, when the survival rate is only 8%.

Key Points: 
  • According to the American Lung Association, 44% of lung cancer cases are not caught until a late stage, when the survival rate is only 8%.
  • In leveraging Eon Patient Management (EPM) to longitudinally track and manage lung cancer screening patients, Roswell Park will be able to improve outcomes by ensuring more patients return for guideline-driven follow-up care.
  • Eon's lung cancer screening (LCS) patient management platform uses advanced AI to automate routine administrative tasks, without interrupting radiology workflows.
  • As the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York, we must ensure we have superior solutions in place to provide patients with the best care."

Boosting Health for Children: Transition to Electric Vehicles and Clean Power Would Prevent 2.7 Million Asthma Attacks in U.S. Kids

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report, "Boosting Health for Children: Benefits of Zero-Emission Transportation and Electricity," released today by the American Lung Association, highlights that a widespread transition to zero-emission vehicles and electricity would dramatically improve the health of children across the U.S. The transition would prevent 2.79 million pediatric asthma attacks and millions of other respiratory symptoms and save hundreds of infant lives by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The transition would prevent 2.79 million pediatric asthma attacks and millions of other respiratory symptoms and save hundreds of infant lives by 2050.
  • It also projects that the nation's electric grid will be powered by clean, non-combustion renewable energy by 2035.
  • In fact, 1.7 million children with asthma live in counties that received an "F" for at least one pollutant.
  • Policymakers have the power to support children's health by cutting harmful air pollution and climate change that threatens their future.

New Report Highlights Benefits of California Clean Air Policies

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association has released its "Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs" report to illustrate the potential for major health benefits from recently approved clean air policies in California.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association has released its " Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs " report to illustrate the potential for major health benefits from recently approved clean air policies in California.
  • Policies designed to help the Golden State attain health-protective clean air and climate standards will cumulatively provide $200 billion in public health benefits while saving over 20,000 lives over the coming decades.
  • "Especially for kids growing up in the shadow of clouds of diesel exhaust, California must continue to invest in clean air."
  • We urge the public to read the full report at www.Lung.org/Breathing-In-CA and sign the petition supporting stronger clean air investments.

American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Tobacco' Report Reveals Alarming Impact of Tobacco, Urges White House to Act on Menthol Cigarettes

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.
  • Right now, President Biden can take action and save lives if he finalizes the rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • Menthol cigarettes make it both easier to start and harder to quit by reducing the harshness of the smoke and cooling the throat.
  • The Lung Association calls on the White House to urgently finalize rules to end the sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S. to save lives now.