 American Lung Association's State of the Air: 2008
Two of every five people - 42 percent - in the U.S. live in counties that have unhealthful levels of either ozone or particle pollution. Find out how Oregon measures up.
 Reach The Beach
Reach the Beach brings together over 2,000 cyclists to head to the Pacific in support of the American Lung Association of Oregon. You all come from different rides of life, but on May 17, 2008 you've got two things in common: enjoying Oregon's picturesque landscape and pedaling for a good cause. Learn more.
 Reach The Summit
Have you ever dreamed of climbing to the summit of Mt. Hood, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Adams, or Mt. Jefferson? Or are you ready to take on the challenge of the Grand Teton? With the American Lung Association of Oregon's Reach The Summit program, you can climb to the top of any one of the above Mountains. Learn more.
 Lessons on Tobacco and Asthma for K-12 Students
New: Download our FREE K-12 Classroom lessons on Tobacco and Asthma. Learn more.
 Smokefree Housing: Good for Business & Good for Health!
The Portland-Vancouver Smokefree Housing Project is working with property management companies and developers to increase the number of smokefree residential units in the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. Learn more.
 Community College Tobacco Survey
34 percent of Oregon community college students surveyed are exposed to tobacco smoke on campus every day. View the survey results executive summary and learn more about the Oregon Tobacco-Free College Initiative
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 Reach The Bridge
Reach the Bridge is an opportunity to honor lung cancer survivors and pay special tribute to those lost to the disease. So get ready for Portland's only reverse-timed race! Leave as early as you want, or as late as you dare. Your challenge is to reach the bridge before it goes up at 9am-SHARP!
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 Freedom From Smoking Training
Registration is now open for the Freedom From Smoking Facilitator Training. This one and a half day professional training will prepare participants to lead Freedom From Smoking classes in their organization. Trainings will be held in Tigard, Medford, and Eugene. Learn more.
 Saidie Orr Dunbar Nursing Education Fund
The Saidie Orr Dunbar Nursing Education Fund Trust was established by the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs and the American Lung Association of Oregon in 1956 in recognition of Saidie Orr Dunbar who was a leader in the development of public health services in Oregon.The average award is $1,000 to $5,000. Lean more.
 American Lung Association State of Tobacco: 2007
The 6th annual State of the Tobacco Control: 2007 report was released on January 10, 2008. Twenty-one states have passed comprehensive smokefree legislation, up from just two states in 2002. Lean more.
 Oregon Environmental Council Announces 2008 Healthy Environment Forum Series
Join national experts while they discuss environmental causes of obesity, pharmaceutical contaminants in watersheds, and other emerging environmental health topics. Learn more
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