American Lung Association 2023 “State of the Air” report highlights air quality in Houston and across the nation Houston was named one of the top 10 worst cities in the nation for ozone pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of the Air” report, which was released today. The Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of the Air” report grades Americans’ exposure to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone air pollution, annual particle pollution and short-term […]
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Lung Association Seeks Grant Applications from Innovative Researchers in Texas
Organization opens application process for 2023-2024 awards and grants funding Today the American Lung Association in Texas announced the start of its 2023-2024 research awards and grants cycle. The organization is now accepting research grant applications from researchers here in Texas and across the nation with the potential to improve prevention, detection and treatment options for all lung diseases including lung cancer. “Here in Houston and across the state, we have wonderful research institutions and leading-edge […]
E-Cigarettes Voted into Houston Smoking Ordinance Lung Association urges enforcement
Today, the Houston City Council voted to add e-cigarettes to the city’s smoking in public places ordinance, which would prohibit their use indoors in public. “The American Lung Association applauds the Houston City Council for approving this important ordinance, which helps address the youth e-cigarette epidemic and protects the rights of workers and individuals to breathe smokefree air indoors,” said Charlie Gagen, Advocacy Director of the American Lung Association in Texas. “This ordinance will help […]
Lung Association Urges Houston to Step Up for National Take the Stairs Day
Take a step further by supporting Fight For Air Climb event which raises funds to end lung diseases like COVID-19 Wednesday, January 12 is National Take the Stairs Day, and the American Lung Association in Texas is challenging residents to adopt healthy habits in the new year by taking the stairs, and then support lung health by registering for the Houston Fight For Air Climb. National Take the Stairs Day is observed annually on the second Wednesday […]