American Lung Association Tackles COVID-19 through Pioneering Model of Education, Advocacy, Research
Lung Association shares science-based information for all Americans, including those with lung disease and more vulnerable to COVID-19

DETROIT (April 8, 2020) – As the nation seeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Lung Association is committed to guiding the public with information and resources on COVID-19.

Anyone can access information on COVID-19 and lung health from the American Lung Association through:
• Weekly Webinars: COVID-19 and Chronic Lung Disease—What You Need to Know, presented by Lung Association Chief Medical Officer - Register, view archived webcasts and FAQs
• Daily Updates:  Access trusted lung health information on Lung.org/covid19
• One-on-One COVID-19 Support: Call our Lung HelpLine (1-800-LUNGUSA) or email to reach knowledgeable registered nurses and certified respiratory therapists who are ready to answer your questions about COVID-19 and the impact on lung health
• “Ask the Expert” Sessions: Hosted by our volunteer medical spokespeople on our Inspire online communities for people living with lung disease, addressing COVID-19.
• Digital Billboards. Digital billboards are available for free placement and companies are sharing their space across the country to help direct people to resources on our website: Lung.org/COVID19.
• TV & Radio PSAs. 30 second TV and radio PSAs are also available for free media placements. They are available for download here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nJOQfC_ED8eIt_hqdm7uMJC69s3iwUk2.

The Lung Association also continues to fund lung health research, including COVID-19 research, with hopes it will translate to a potential treatment.

More information about COVID-19 can be found at Lung.org/covid19 or the Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA. For media seeking to schedule a media interview with a lung health expert on COVID-19, contact James Martinez at the American Lung Association at 312-445-2501 or James.Martinez@Lung.org.

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About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

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