American Lung Association in Georgia

Plese welcome our newest local leadership board member, Adrienne Cunningham, RRT, MPH, MBA

Adrienne is a Sales Representative at Lemaitre Vascular

She is a Registered Respiratory Therapist that has been blessed with many years of experience in impacting health outcomes with patients, clinical professionals, hospitals, and territories.

Welcome to our newest local leadership board member, Pooja Mishra

Pooja Mishra is the Vice President of the Oncology and Sickle Cell Service Line at Grady Health System. Pooja’s healthcare experience encompasses business development, healthcare strategy, operations, and consulting. In her current role, Pooja has led the organization on many firsts such as its first person-centered care accreditation and gold award from Planetree and its accreditation through American Society of Clinical Oncology-QOPI program. Pooja has also pioneered solutions that have demonstrated improved patient access, decreased time from diagnosis to treatment and demonstrated stage shift in cancer care. Pooja has several publications reflecting these efforts and outcomes.

Pooja is passionate about reducing barriers to healthcare access and growing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Pooja has master’s degrees in both Health Administration and Business Administration from Georgia State University. She is a Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner.

Have you marked your calendar yet for the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk 5k!?

Register today at LUNGFORCE.org/atlanta

Did you know....

Accounting for nearly 14 million lost school days each year, asthma is a main illness-related reasons that students miss school.

Learn more about what the American Lung Association is doing for Asthma research here:

Asthma Research See the asthma research we are funding.

TODAY and all year we are celebrating 120 Years of Championing Lung Health!

On June 6, 1904, a young doctor named Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau helped found the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, which would later become the American Lung Association.

Learn more here: https://www.lung.org/about-us/our-history

It's officially week! Join the American Lung Association Georgia Board to turn the nation turquoise to raise awareness for lung cancer and inspire action to defeat the disease during LUNG FORCE’s 10th anniversary.

Learn more here: https://www.lung.org/lung-force/about-lung-force/featured-campaigns/turquoise-takeover

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the 2024 Fight For Air Climb! 40 flights of stairs to bring awareness and raise funds for lung disease in Georgia. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, participants, firefighters, and volunteers who made this event such a success!

See you at the TOP again in 2025!

‼️ Attention all Fight for Air Climb Participants! ‼️

Fight For Air Climb - Atlanta Join the American Lung Association's Fight For Air Climb by raising funds for those living with lung disease while climbing a skyscraper to the top. Learn more today.

Don't forget to register for the Fight for Air Climb!

Go to www.climbatlanta.org now to register!

Our very own American Lung Association Georgia Board Member, Dr. Ioana Bonta was featured in this amazing and informative interview with WebMD about traveling with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Bonta is a medical oncologist at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute who sponsors the Fight for Air Climb and LUNG FORCE. Thank you to Northside and Dr. Bonta!

Traveling With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer With lung cancer, you have to be aware of blood clots and decreased oxygen levels. Here’s how to prepare for your trip and avoid pain.

Registration for Climb is here.
40 stories up, you need not fear!
Raising funds for lung disease is a great reason
to participate with us this Climb season!
So take a deep breath and don't delay
$14 registration ends TODAY!

Act now to get $14 registration at climbatlanta.org

(promo code ends at midnight)

Celebrate Valentine's Day by registering for CLIMB! Now until 2/14 registration is just $14 when you use code LOVE.

Share the LOVE by sharing this post with your teammates so they can get the discount by registering now!

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Attention Climbers! It's time for TRAINING and FUNDRAISING!

Any climber who has raised $250 or more by February 19 will receive a free Climber In Training T shirt. Show off in style while you prepare for the Fight for Air Climb on 4/20/24.

Still need to register? Visit www.climbatlanta.org to sign up!

The Fight For Air Climb - Atlanta, is returning to Promenade Tower, a 691 feet tall skyscraper in Midtown Atlanta, on April 20, 2024!

Participants including firefighters climbing in full gear join friends, family and co-workers to race 40 floors, over 800 steps to the top while raising funds to provide life-saving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure. Promenade Tower is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.

See you at the top! www.climbatlanta.org

It's THANKFUL THURSDAY and we are thankful for our sponsors. Welcome back Raymond James! We can't wait to climb with you on April 20th!

Join us and register today at www.climbatlanta.org

Have you registered for the Climb yet? Here's your sign! Do good, feel great, and enjoy all the benefits!

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Promenade Tower in Atlanta, Georgia.

Visit www.climbatlanta.org to register today!

Join us this Saturday, October 28th at Atlantic Station as we turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung disease at the 2023 LUNG FORCE Atlanta Walk. Registration is still open at LUNGFORCE.org/Atlanta.

LUNG FORCE Walk - Atlanta Join us at the LUNG FORCE Walk - Atlanta, the American Lung Association's signature event to support and promote lung health.

On Saturday, October 28, we're turning small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung disease & lung cancer at the 2023 LUNG FORCE Walk 🌀 Secure your spot at the start line at LUNGFORCE.org/Atlanta.

LUNG FORCE Walk - Atlanta Join us at the LUNG FORCE Walk - Atlanta, the American Lung Association's signature event to support and promote lung health.

🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate 1 million Saved by the Scan quiz completions! Thanks to this quiz, 1 million Americans have learned if they’re eligible for lung cancer screening.

Since we launched Saved by the Scan in 2017 in partnership with the and , lung cancer screening rates among those eligible have increased by more than 170%.

🙌 Help us continue to spread hope by taking or sharing the quiz at SavedByTheScan.org

🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate 1 million Saved by the Scan quiz completions! Thanks to this quiz, 1 million Americans have learned if they’re eligible for lung cancer screening.



Since we launched Saved by the Scan in 2017 in partnership with the and , lung cancer screening rates among those eligible have increased by more than 170%.



🙌 Help us continue to spread hope by taking or sharing the quiz at SavedByTheScan.org

Introducing our Ambassador Council - a community of high-profile, passionate individuals dedicated to raising awareness and support for lung health. Our ambassadors are committed to advocating for those affected by lung disease and promoting healthy lung habits. Learn more about the council at https://on.lung.org/3XriBpj. Together, we can make a difference in our mission to end lung disease.

Although smoking rates have been declining for decades, to***co use is still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in America, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths per year. We offer resources to help adults and teens to quit to***co for good:

The Lung Helpline (1-800-LUNGUSA) will connect you with licensed registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified to***co treatment specialists to help you get started

Freedom From Smoking® offers tips and techniques to stay successful in the long run

Not-On-Tobacco® (N-O-T) is a teen smoking/chewing/vaping cessation program for teens who want to quit

Visit Lung.org/QuitSmoking to find what fits your journey.

"Georgia leads the nation with the highest number of AAPI lawmakers in its state legislature. Last year witnessed a groundbreaking moment as Georgia formed its first-ever Non-partisan AAPI Legislative Caucus. Meet State Representative Michelle Au, an inspiring member of this historic caucus.

As a second-generation Chinese-American, Rep. Au's journey is truly remarkable. Prior to being elected to the Georgia State House, Representative Au served as a member of the Georgia State Senate from 2021 through 2023, where she was proud to be the first Asian woman elected to that body. As a practicing physician, Au is an avid champion for to***co control issues and sponsored legislation over the last several years to raise the state to***co tax (which is the second lowest in the country).

Curious to know more? Check out the full list of the 13 members of the Georgia AAPI Caucus."
https://senatepress.net/lawmakers-announce-creation-of-the-first-formal-legislative-asian-american-pacific-islander-aapi-caucus-in-georgia-history.html

With Spring comes common and triggers such as air pollution, heat, humidity and allergens. Here are some tips for the changing season, in collaboration with :

Tips to Help Keep Your Lungs Healthy this Spring Spring is here and it’s a good time to revisit ways to help keep your lungs healthy, particularly when you have a chronic lung disease like asthma or COPD.

The five-year survival rate for lung cancer has increased by nearly 40% in the past decade. However, this progress has not been shared equally. Join us in our mission to raise awareness among Black Americans about clinical trials and encourage them to speak with their healthcare provider about their treatment options. Learn more at Lung.org/trials-and-you.



Support for this project made possible in part with support from Merck

Let's stop menthol ci******es and protect lung health for all. Today is No Menthol Sunday, and we're dedicated to raising awareness of the to***co industry’s tactics to target specific communities with menthol to***co products. In addition to sharing our quit smoking resources, we're advocating for the Biden administration to end the sale of menthol ci******es and flavored ci**rs by August 2023. Visit Lung.org/Stop-Menthol to take action and make your voice heard.