Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

American Lung Association Commits $25M to address COVID-19 and Emerging Respiratory Viruses

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Health, Medicine, Medical specialties, American Lung Association, Respiratory disease, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Coronavirus, Respiratory therapy, Canadian Lung Association, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

CHICAGO, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the nation's leading voluntary lung health organization, the American Lung Association is launching a $25M initiative to end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics.

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  • CHICAGO, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the nation's leading voluntary lung health organization, the American Lung Association is launching a $25M initiative to end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics.
  • COVID-19, like most in the coronavirus family, is a respiratory disease, so the American Lung Association is uniquely positioned to have substantial and rapid impact.
  • In addition to raising funds to increase a research commitment, the Lung Association will allocate funds to education and advocacy to support public health against the current and future threats of COVID-19 and respiratory viruses.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

COVID-19: What Those with Lung Disease Should Know

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Health effects of tobacco, Health, Articles, American Lung Association, Pulmonology, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Lung cancer, British Lung Foundation, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

The American Lung Association is supporting the health of those 36.6 million Americans living with a lung disease with science-based resources and support.

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  • The American Lung Association is supporting the health of those 36.6 million Americans living with a lung disease with science-based resources and support.
  • It's important for those with lung disease to use their best practices in managing their disease, including for example COPD, which is already a high-risk disease for readmissions to the hospital."
  • For journalists seeking to schedule an interview with an expert about COVID-19, lung disease and lung health, contact Stephanie Goldina at the American Lung Association at 312-801-7629 or [email protected] .
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Awards More Than $1.8 million To Fight Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Health, Medicine, Medical terminology, Chronic condition, Preventive healthcare, Public health, Disease, Chronic kidney disease, Lung transplantation, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

American Lung Association : Leadingthe fight for healthy lungs and air as well as on eliminating tobacco use and related lung disease.

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  • American Lung Association : Leadingthe fight for healthy lungs and air as well as on eliminating tobacco use and related lung disease.
  • Texas Medical Association : Serves Texas citizens in matters of medical care, prevention and cure of disease, and the improvement of public health.
  • The Victoria Alliance Against Chronic Kidney Disease : A Victoria County Public Health Department program that will targets kidney disease in at risk populations.
  • Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.