The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Now in its second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives, improve lung health and prevent lung disease. With your generous support, the American Lung Association is “Fighting for Air” through research, education and advocacy. For more information about the American Lung Association, a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity and holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872).
The American Lung Association of California takes an integrated approach to preventing lung disease and promoting lung health through advocacy, education and research. We are the only organization in California that helps people and communities improve lung health while working to create public policies that attack the causes of lung disease.
As one of the leading environmental health advocates, we fight for commonsense policies to reduce both indoor and outdoor air pollution, address urgent public health issues like the asthma epidemic and spread of tuberculosis, and against the predatory tactics of Big Tobacco.
As experts in lung health, we offer education and support services to help people with lung disease live quality lives and prevent others from ever getting it. Our peer-reviewed research program funds studies that could lead to better treatments and possibly even cures for lung disease.
The California Thoracic Society, our medical section, works to advance the science and practice of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Its membership includes pulmonary physicians, critical care specialists, allergists, chest surgeons, respiratory therapists and specially trained nurses. Their collective medical and scientific expertise helps to guide our efforts and ensure our campaigns and advocacy activities are based on sound scientific evidence.
The American Lung Association of California has regional offices throughout the state, which provide programs and services and promote local lung health issues, and is an affiliate of the American Lung Association - the nation's oldest voluntary health agency.
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