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Up one levelQuit Smoking for New Year’s: 7 Tips for Success
Did you or someone you love resolve to quit smoking for New Year's? The American Lung Association is here to help you keep that resolution.
Clean Air Challenge Registration Open
A great Alaska tradition continues with the 25th anniversary of the Clean Air Challenge, the American Lung Association in Alaska’s bike ride on May 8 and 9, 2010. REGISTER TODAY!
Children with Asthma at Greater Risk from H1N1
Children with asthma are at greater risk to develop serious symptoms from H1N1 (swine) flu than from seasonal flu, according to a new study. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a new Canadian study found that children hospitalized with H1N1 were more likely to have asthma (22%) compared to children hospitalized with seasonal flu (6%). However, severity of asthma did not seem to affect risk for H1N1.
Looking for Smokefree Housing? You’re Now Only One Click Away
Now finding and advertising smokefree rental housing in Alaska is as easy as click and search, thanks to the American Lung Association relationship with Rentlinx.
Influenza and H1N1 – ALERT For People With Lung Disease and Their Caregivers
People with lung disease like asthma and COPD are at particular risk to develop serious symptoms from both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu. If you suffer from lung disease, contact your health care provider if you feel the onset of flu symptoms. Learn more…
American Lung Association Makes It Easier to Avoid Seasonal Influenza
Fall is here and with it comes flu season. The American Lung Association is making it a little easier for people to get their seasonal flu shot this season with its 2009-2010 Flu Clinic Locator. The largest online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics is now available at www.flucliniclocator.org.
Helping Kids with Asthma Prepare for School and Flu
If you have a child with asthma, now is the time to prepare for the start of school and the challenges presented by both asthma and influenza.
Senate Passes Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
On June 11, 2009, the U.S. Senate took the nation one step closer to permanently altering the face of public health in America as it passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight over the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
How Healthy Is the Air You Breathe?
What’s the state of your air? Is it healthy? Or too often a noxious mix of chemicals and particles that can damage your lungs and even shorten your life? The American Lung Association’s tenth annual State of the Air Report shows what’s in our air—by location— and how the air we breathe continues to threaten the lives and health of millions of Americans.
Donate your old vehicle today!
It’s easy and convenient. Donate your used car or truck to the American Lung Association® of Alaska.
Behind the Headlines: Swine Flu
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported several cases of swine flu in a number of states in the U.S. What is swine flu? How can you help safeguard yourself? The American Lung Association can help you learn more.
Turn Your Vacations into Donations!
American Lung Association of Alaska now has its own Travel Website.
The Ultimate Stair Climb - Are you up for the challenge?
The 2010 “Scale the Strat” Event on March 13 – 14 in Las Vegas
Anchorage Police Request Public's Help
The Department is offering a $25,000 reward for any information and assistance which leads to the arrest and prosecution of persons who shot APD Office Jason Allen. Call the Tip Line at 786-8860.
The Ultimate Stair Climb. Are you up for the challenge?
The 2010 “Scale the Strat” Event on March 13 – 14 in Las Vegas 108 floors and 1,455 steps...
The Ultimate Stair Climb. Are you up for the challenge?
