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The American Lung Association will host its Massachusetts Pulmonary Section Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. as a virtual conference to educate healthcare professionals on the latest research, trends and care for a variety of lung diseases and lung health issues.
Today, the American Lung Association in Alabama issued the following statement regarding proposed legislation that would threaten the authority of public health agencies in Alabama.
COLUMBUS, OH | March 1, 2021 Today, the American Lung Association in Ohio announced that it will host the iconic Fight For Air Climb event outdoors and under the lights for the first time ever at the historic Ohio Wesleyan University- Selby Field on June 3. This is the 11th year of the Columbus Fight For Air Climb. The event typically takes place in the stairwells of Rhodes Tower but was reimagined as an outdoor climb challenge for the safety of participants, volunteers and staff. Registration is now open for the event, which invites individuals, families, groups of friends, ...
MIAMI, FL | February 24, 2021 South Florida resident Colleen Fitzgerald is passionate about lung health. Her mother died from lung cancer four years ago, and just last year, she survived COVID-19 but is still dealing with lung affects from the disease. On March 6, she will climb more than 900 stairs in Hard Rock Stadium to raise awareness for lung cancer screening, and to raise funds to end COVID-19. In 2016, Fitzgerald’s mother fell and broke her hip. During her recovery, she developed a fever, cough and had problems breathing, so her family rushed her to the hospital. A che...
MIAMI, FL | February 23, 2021 Today, the American Lung Association in Florida is recognizing several local organizations that are investing in lung health and supporting the COVID-19 Action Initiative by sponsoring the Fight For Air Climb. The Fight For Air Climb typically takes place in the stairwells of the One Biscayne Tower but was reimagined as an outdoor climb challenge for the safety of participants, volunteers and staff. For the event on March 6, participants will climb 915 stairs throughout Hard Rock Stadium. The organization is also offering a “Climb Your Way” opt...