Breathe Pennsylvania

08/25/2026

Please join Breathe PA on September 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Energy Innovation Center for our first annual Lung Health Research Symposium! The FREE evening of celebration will highlight the exciting lung health research happening across our region.

Our 2025 - 2026 grant recipients will share their innovative research projects, what they have learned, and how their work is helping advance lung health in our communities.

Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with researchers, community members, and fellow lung health advocates!

We’d love to see you there! RSVP through the link in our bio.

08/20/2026

It’s ! 💙 Check out these photos from our 2002 Lungs at Work program!

While the program has evolved, our commitment to healthier workplaces continues through our To***co-Free and Nicotine-Free Workplace Policy. Breathe PA helps organizations create to***co- and nicotine-free workplaces and provides FREE signage to support their efforts!

Interested? Contact our Health Educator, Cortney Schrecengost, at [email protected].

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08/17/2026

Healthy lungs start with healthy choices!

Our To***co Program Manager, Cat Aranda, recently brought Why Animals Don’t Smoke to students at Abiding Missions.

From giraffes 🦒 and cheetahs 🐆 to turtles 🐢 and more, students met some fun animal friends while learning about healthy lungs, clean air, and making to***co-free choices.

Interested in bringing Why Animals Don’t Smoke to your school or organization? Contact Cat at [email protected].

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08/12/2026

Announcing our 2026 - 2027 Lung Health Research Grantees!

We’re proud to support innovative research that advances lung health, improves patient care, and helps western Pennsylvanians breathe better and live healthier.

Congratulations to this year’s grantees! We can’t wait to see the impact of your work. 💙

08/10/2026

We're excited to share that Breathe Pennsylvania has received a grant from Hillman Foundation to support the expansion of our School Asthma Initiative in Allegheny County.

This funding will allow us to expand asthma education and resources to more schools, students, families, and school staff, helping children better manage their asthma so they can stay healthy, active, and ready to learn.

We are grateful for this investment in the health and well-being of our community and the opportunity to continue expanding this important work.

08/09/2026

We’re so proud of the work we do 💙 Thank you to UPMC Children’s for contributing to our important mission

Bringing community partners into care settings doesn’t just strengthen access, it strengthens coordination. UPMC Children’s Community Health builds direct connections between clinical teams and community organizations. Using this collaborative approach, we are able to improve referrals and support care that addresses both medical and social needs.

Visit https://go.upmc.com/3388aGVz7 to stay connected through our Children’s in the Community newsletter.

08/07/2026

What a fun day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! 🦁🐧💙

Last Saturday, we welcomed families from our School Asthma Initiative for a day filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories. Families explored the zoo together, enjoyed lunch, met some amazing animals during a special animal encounter, and completed a zoo passport full of activities along the way!

At Breathe PA, we're committed to helping children with asthma and their families thrive, not just through education and support, but by creating opportunities to connect, explore, and make lasting memories together.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us and helped make this event such a success. We loved spending the day with you and can't wait to do it again!

08/05/2026

Summer is a big time for traveling, and traveling with your child who has asthma can feel tricky. Check out this infographic made by the Allergy & Asthma Network to learn how to prepare for your trip and manage asthma symptoms while away from home.

08/03/2026

Last month, Breathe PA's Program Associate, Tori Amsler & Lung Health Program Manager, Kristy Steele, presented "Breathing Easy at School: Practical Asthma Support for Every Classroom" at the Regional School Leaders' Wellness Conference in Erie.

Their session spoke about bringing asthma support to life with practical strategies schools can actually use. From missed class time to participation in everyday activities, asthma has a bigger impact on students than many realize. Through interactive discussion and real-world examples, participants learned how to recognize early warning signs, reduce triggers, and support staff in responding with confidence.

Thanks for all you do, Tori and Kristy!

07/31/2026

Please join us in celebrating a very special milestone! 🎉

Breathe PA’s Administrative Assistant of Educational Programs and Services, Kathy Fornelli, is officially celebrating her 20th Breathe PA anniversary.

For two decades, Kathy has played a vital role in supporting our staff, keeping our operations running smoothly, and helping connect patients with the care and resources they need. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the countless lives we've had the privilege to serve.

Thank you, Kathy, for 20 incredible years of service and for being such an integral part of the Breathe PA family. We appreciate you today and every day!