American Lung Association Of Theupper Midwest

Programs: Lung cancer, asthma, copd and other lung disease--the american lung association of the upper midwest supports medical research and provides a broad array of health educational programs and services, community forums and continuing medical education seminars focused on lung cancer, asthma, copd and other lung disease. Programs include the lung help line, community outreach, the copd educators course, asthma camps, asthma 101: what you need to know to breathe well and live well, beater breathers clubs, and respiratory rallies. In addition, the upper midwest partners with the national ala on lung cancer, asthma, copd and other lung disease programs. Examples include: the launch of lung force, an initiative to make lung cancer a national priority, educate and empower patients, caregivers and healthcare providers and raise critical funds for lung cancer research. Development of digital to serve adults newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Our website, www. Mylungcancersupport. Org, offers support and tools for patients from day one. Our share your story campaign highlighted stories of hope and helped put a face on lung cancer. Our online screening tool www. Lungcancerscreeningsaveslives. Org, helps those at risk understand whether they are eligible for lung cancer ct screening, an important advance that will save lives. Our online cancer and lung disease support community www. Connection. Lung. Org, helps patients get support from peers who are going through many of the same issues related to asthma, copd and lung cancer. Peer support improves quality of life for patients with chronic disease. Our lung helpline served more than 120,000 callers, with answers, resources and support to lung health and smoking cessation questions.

environmental health--the american lung association of the upper midwest educates stakeholders and the general public about indoor/outdoor air quality, the importance of contaminant mitigation, and alternative fuel choices. Alaum's major environmental program is the clean air choice program.

tobacco control--the american lung association of the upper midwest provides prevention and cessation programs relating to tobacco control. Programs include freedom from smoking, teens against tobacco use, not on tobacco, and worksite tobacco policy and cessation.