American Lung Association in Georgia, Smyrna, GA Videos

End of Pandemic Medicaid
Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or CHIP? If so, you may need to take steps to renew or change your coverage. We understand the impact this can have on people, especially those with lung diseases like asthma and lung cancer. We want to help. To find out more information and tools, visit Lung.org/healthcare.

LUNG FORCE Turquoise Take Over
During this year’s LUNG FORCE Takeover THIS WEEK, as part of #LungCancerActionWeek, we are turning turquoise to raise awareness about lung cancer. Unite with us as we raise funds to support critical advocacy, education and research. LUNGFORCE.org/TurquoiseTakeover

Lung Cancer Action Week
Join us for next week’s #LungCancerActionWeek as @LUNGFORCE celebrates our annual #TurquoiseTakeover! Turn turquoise and post a selfie to help provide hope to all those impacted by the leading cancer killer—lung cancer. LUNGFORCE.org/TurquoiseTakeover

🌎 Where did your amazing #lungs take you today on #NationalTakeTheStairsDay? Register TODAY ONLY 1/11 for FREE for the Fight for Air Climb Atlanta on April 22nd by visiting ClimbAtlanta.org. #NTTSD #lunghrealth #breathe #fightforairclimb https://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALASE_Southeast?pg=entry&fr_id=23808

Will you kick off the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking? In our final Lungcast™ interview of 2022, Bob Levey, former Washington Post columnist and founder of the Super Stoppers Club, and the Lung Association’s national senior director of tobacco programs, Jennifer Folkenroth, come together to discuss the challenges and the resources available to help you quit smoking. Tune into the lively discussion, in partnership with @HCPLiveNews, at: Lung.org/lungcast

American Lung Association Lungcast
Will you kick off the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking? In our final Lungcast™ interview of 2022, Bob Levey, former Washington Post columnist and founder of the Super Stoppers Club, and the Lung Association’s national senior director of tobacco programs, Jennifer Folkenroth, come together to discuss the challenges and the resources available to help you quit smoking. Tune into the lively discussion, in partnership with @HCPLiveNews, at: Lung.org/lungcast

Today, we are giving gratitude to our all our incredible LUNG FORCE Heroes, volunteers, donors, staff, healthcare specialists, researchers, and everyone who has been a part of American Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and improve lung health for all.

Long COVID-19 Symptoms
😷Long COVID symptoms can include: • Fatigue or tiredness • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Difficulty thinking and concentrating (brain fog) • Fast or pounding heartbeat • Depression or anxiety And much more. Dr. Galiatsatos shares advice he offers his patients at John Hopkins Medical Center’s post-COVID clinic. https://on.lung.org/3LG3RNO

Stronger Standards Means Better Health
Health professionals recognize that particle pollution is a problem for their patients. While they can try to treat the health impacts that pollution creates – like asthma attacks, wheezing and coughing, worsened COPD and more – there’s only so much they can do to prevent them. That’s why these health professionals are calling on the EPA to strengthen the national standards for particle pollution because stronger standards mean better health. Join them: lung.org/stronger-standards

Check out how fast these firefighters get dressed in full gear as the participate in the Quick Dress Competition at the Fight For Air Climb. Way to go!!

While diesel school buses carry millions of children to and from school every day, it exposes them to toxic exhaust that can lead to serious health issues. We need your help to build a healthier state for our children by transitioning to zero-emission electric school buses. Join us in advocating for healthier air for our children: Lung.org/WheelsOnTheBus

Hispanics and Latinos have experienced more illnesses and deaths due to COVID-19. We are proud to work with partners, like @AnthemFDN to provide culturally relevant, science-based, factual information about the COVID-19 Vaccine through our COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit. Lung.org/vaccine-toolkit

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish Americans have made many contributions to lung health and in light of the rise in antisemitic attacks and rhetoric, it is more important than ever to honor and celebrate Jewish Americans. In our recent Each Breath blog, we feature several of our staff members sharing how being Jewish has impacted their work. https://on.lung.org/33mQ4ry

Dr. Keith Robinson Speaks About Vaccines
Vaccines are safe and effective. The more people that are vaccinated, the greater chances we can prevent an outbreak in the community. Pulmonologist Keith Robinson shares why he and his family are getting a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available for you. Lung.org/vaccines

2020 Year in Review
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we did not let COVID-19 slow us down this year. We found new ways to reinvent the in-person initiatives that fuel our mission work so that they could still thrive in the post-COVID world and continue to bring you up-to-date information about COVID-19 and deliver our lifesaving mission work. Let us share some innovative moments from 2020, made possible by your tremendous support. https://bit.ly/2KptNDl

CVS Campaign - Laura Dern
We are teaming up with CVS Health and Laura Dern to support our COVID-19 Action Initiative. Now through July 18, you can donate a dollar or more at your local CVS Pharmacy or online at Lung.org/cvs.

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month