American Lung Association in Iowa

06/16/2026

Please join us on Thursday, June 25th at 12pm for a Webinar that will discuss to***co use and va**ng statistics in Iowa among teens. Participants will learn about the health effects of using to***co and ni****ne and va**ng products. We will discuss youth cessation and prevention resources and will have plenty of time for discussion at the end. We encourage anyone who works with youth to attend and we ask that you please share! See you soon!

We encourage anyone who works with youth to attend this webinar. This includes teachers, physicians, student resource officers, law enforcement, juvenile court representatives, to name a few. The American Lung Association will cover youth to***co use and va**ng statistics in Iowa among teens. The tr...

06/16/2026

There are so many reasons to quit to***co, especially when you realize it’s the leading preventable cause of death for Iowans. Quitline Iowa offers free, non-judgmental support. Sign up now at: quitlineiowa.org. ***cofree

06/15/2026

For every entrant that submits a photo to this contest, Show Us Your Crown, will donate $10 to the American Lung Association! Judging is based on creativity and originality. Enter as many times as you like...for FREE!

How to enter 👉
1. Take pictures wearing the Liberty Crown
2. Send the photos to [email protected] by JULY 11TH
3. The American Lung Association will pick the winners!

First place winner: Dinner for two
Second place winner: $50 gas card
Third place winner: $25 gas card

06/11/2026

Our coaches are always ready to offer non-judgmental support when you’re ready to quit. Sign up for free: quitlineiowa.org ***cofree

06/08/2026

Quitting va**ng is good for your health — and the environment. My Life, My Quit offers free, confidential support to help youth quit. Encourage the youth that you work with that by quitting va**ng and other to***co products, they can improve their health, self-esteem and more. My Life, My Quit is here with free, confidential support:

06/03/2026

We have our TOP individual fundraisers and teams for the 2026 Des Moines Fight For Air Climb! 🎖💪Congratulations to all these amazing fundraisers and thank you for your dedication to the American Lung Association's live-saving mission. With your efforts, you help more than 443,000 Iowans with chronic lung disease.

See you in 2027!!

05/29/2026

To***co use has significant impacts on mental health. Youth still have developing brains, which makes this impact even more detrimental. To learn more about INDEPTH, an alternative for students who face suspension for violation of school to***co, va**ng, or ni****ne use policies please visit our website here: https://lung.training/courses/indepth.html. Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-qhRdbY4x0

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our fastest teams and individuals for the 2026 Des Moines Fight For Air Climb! You came, and you concurred 🎉💪💙 Thank you for joining us and dedicating your time to the American Lung Association's life-saving mission.

See you next year!

05/20/2026

Did you know ni****ne can harm the parts of a teen’s brain responsible for attention, learning, mood, and impulse control? Protecting developing brains starts with early conversations. Click here for tips on how to talk with your child about va**ng. To learn more about school-based prevention programs, visit: https://mylifemyquit.com

05/01/2026

You may think you know everything you need to know about asthma…

But for millions of people living with it, asthma is a chronic condition that can impact sleep, work, school and everyday life, often in ways you can’t see.

This Asthma Awareness Month, let’s learn the facts, debunk misinformation and support better breathing for all. 💙

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