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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota again earned an "F" for tobacco prevention and control spending in the annual State of Tobacco Control report issued today by the American Lung Association. The roughly $21 million the state spends annually on tobacco prevention and control measures is less than 36% of the level recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the report says. "While everyone is aware of the state's short-term budget...
The State of Tobacco Control Report provides first-ever grades for all cities and counties in state, urges political leadership to "raise the grade." LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association in California released its annual State of Tobacco Control report that issues grades to cities and counties in California on key tobacco control policies, including those for smokefree outdoor environments, smokefree housing, and reducing sales of tobacco...
American Lung Association Releases 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association released its State of Tobacco Control 2010 report today, which tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, assigning grades based on whether laws are adequately protecting citizens from the enormous burden caused by tobacco use. This year, the Lung Association applauds the federal government for major...
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- All Minnesota high school seniors with plans to continue their education after graduation are eligible for a chance at a $1,000 scholarship for a brief (1,000 words or less) essay on biodiesel, a cleaner-burning fuel that reduces air pollution. All essays will be judged, and an additional $500 scholarship will be awarded to the second-place essay. The scholarships are sponsored by the American Lung Association in Minnesota and the...
BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- January is Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association in North Dakota is advising homeowners to test their homes for the naturally occurring radioactive gas linked to lung cancer. Because of the state's geography, virtually all homes in North Dakota have a higher than average risk of trapping the invisible, odorless gas inside, where long-term exposure can cause lung cancer. In fact, exposure to radon is the second largest...
#11 celebrates over 160,000 lives saved in 2010, thanks to the Clean Air Act 2010 marks 40th Anniversary of this landmark legislation WASHINGTON , Dec. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association has released its list of eleven biggest 'clean air' events of 2010. Eight events marked milestones that provide greater protection from dangerous air pollutants, while three represented delays that have life-threatening consequences. The Lung Association issued the list of...
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ken Bence of Golden Valley, Minn. has been named as the Honorary Chairman of the Christmas Seals Campaign by the American Lung Association in Minnesota. Bence is director of community health initiatives for the State Public Programs division of Medica Health Plans and serves as a paid-on-call captain of the Golden Valley Fire Department. Bence was the top individual fundraiser in the American Lung Association in Minnesota's "Fight...
As the nation's elderly population rises, the toll of influenza and pneumonia will likely increase WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association released its latest health disparity report today, titled "Missed Opportunities: Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination in Older Adults," in an effort to eliminate disparities in influenza and pneumonia vaccination rates among older Americans. The Lung Association is focusing on this disparity because despite the...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association in Minnesota, in cooperation with Walgreens, will hold 30 free flu shot clinics across the state in the next two weeks. These free flu shots are available to adults 19 years of age and older while supplies last at the participating Walgreens listed below. Albert Lea (703 E. Main St) - Tues. Dec. 21, 4-7 p.m. Alexandria (910 Broadway St) - Tues. Dec. 21, 3-6 p.m. Austin (1420 W. Oakland Ave) - Tues....
Letter Sent to All Hill Offices; Advertisement to Appear in The Hill, National Journal Daily and CQ Today WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A total of 284 national and state medical society and public health groups and other clean air advocates are calling on Congress to defend the Clean Air Act and to reject any measure that would block or delay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from doing its job to protect all Americans from life-threatening air pollution....
