During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization ARLINGTON, Va. and BETHESDA, Md. and CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ […]
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Lung Cancer Survival Rate Improves, But Gaps in Biomarker Testing and Lack of Screening Hinder Progress
American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lung cancer is the leading cause of the cancer deaths in the […]
New Campaign Aims to Improve Early Diagnosis and Treatment for People Living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
American Lung Association launches campaign to improve lives of people living with pulmonary arterial hypertension CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension […]
Illinois Residents Can Now Get Free Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung Association program will target high-risk Illinoisans CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Lung Association (Lung Association) is kicking it off by offering free lung cancer screenings […]
More People Are Eligible for Coverage, Tax Credits Available
American Lung Association provides guidance and resources for people who are uninsured or looking for new healthcare coverage WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Open enrollment for health coverage kicks off on November 1 and […]