Fight For Air Climb - Milwaukee

09/08/2026

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, March 13 for the Fight For Air Climb-Milwaukee, locally presented by UnitedHealthcare, and take steps toward a future with healthier lungs and cleaner air for all.

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and be part of an inspiring community coming together to make a difference.

✅ Register today: ClimbMilwaukee.org

09/01/2026

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 💙

If you or a loved one is living with pulmonary fibrosis, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Lung Health Navigators are lung health experts — nurses and respiratory therapists — offering free, one-on-one support.

They can help answer your questions, explore treatment options and manage daily challenges. Learn more about our Lung Health Navigator program: https://bit.ly/4qMclJj

08/28/2026

"My child's COVID was mild — so we're in the clear, right?"

We sat down with Dr. Uzma Hasan, Regional Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Northern New Jersey Barnabas Health Medical Group, to answer parents' freqeuntly asked questions about Long Covid. She helped open one of the first pediatric Long COVID clinics in the country and is currently researching how it affects kids.

Swipe through to see what Dr. Hasan says every parent should know before the school year starts: https://bit.ly/4iAu9Vq

08/27/2026

💙 Save the Date for the Fight For Air Climb Milwaukee! 💙

Join us on March 13, 2027, as we come together to support the fight for healthy lungs and clean air.

The Fight For Air Climb is more than just an event. It's a chance to make an impact, honor loved ones, and be part of a community dedicated to improving lung health.

We look forward to climbing with you!

08/15/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to think about your child's lung health. From dust and mold to fragrances, cleaning products and the potential pressure to v**e or use to***co, there are many factors that can affect young lungs. Learn how to create healthier spaces for your child at school and at home: https://bit.ly/4xFEHHf

07/16/2026

Air quality in Milwaukee and across most of Wisconsin has reached the highest Hazardous AQI levels recorded in history. Here are tips to protect your health:

Limit time outdoors.
Check AirNow.gov before heading outside.
Use AC on ‘recirculate’ mode.
Avoid outdoor exercise.
N-95 masks can help filter harmful particles if properly fitted.
Follow your asthma/COPD action plan.

Staying informed and proactive can help keep your lungs healthy. https://on.lung.org/4aJO11N

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory, and air quality is expected to remain unhealthy through at least Friday. Conditions may change throughout the day as smoke concentrations shift.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is urging all residents to limit their exposure to smoky air, especially children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions.

During periods of very poor air quality, even healthy individuals may experience eye irritation, coughing, sore throat, or shortness of breath.

Residents are encouraged to:
- Stay indoors as much as possible and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
- Keep windows and doors closed.
- Run air conditioning on recirculate, if available.
- Use a portable air cleaner or high-efficiency air filter if you have one.

If you must spend time outdoors, consider wearing a well-fitting N95 respirator.

Check on neighbors, family members, and others who may be especially vulnerable to poor air quality.

Visit mkefreshair.com and airnow.gov for more info and resources.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to West Allis Fire Department, the champions of this year's Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Challenge.

Our team recently visited the station to present their well-earned trophy after they clocked the fastest average team for a team in full gear. Along with their outstanding performance on climb day, they also raised $ 1,155 to support the American Lung Association.

Thank you, West Allis Fire Department, for showing up, stepping up & helping to raise critical funds for lung health research, education & advocacy. We're grateful for your partnership & proud to recognize your incredible efforts both on & off the stairs.

West Allis Professional Firefighters Association

05/01/2026

Climbers - Here is another amazing way to support our mission. Tonight is our Oxygen Ball and silent auction bidding ends this evening. You don't have to be present to bid & win. Check out all the amazing items donated by our community: https://onecau.se/_byya71

04/22/2026

Today we release the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report, and the findings are clear: too many children - nearly half - are growing up breathing unhealthy air.

Despite decades of progress, 152 million people of all ages still live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. Recent EPA rollbacks will result in even more pollution in the air we breathe.

This Earth Day, join us in calling on EPA to protect the health of every child.

Read the full “State of the Air” report and see how your community scored: Lung.org/sota

03/26/2026

Thank you to our local presenting sponsor, UnitedHealthcare! Your leadership and commitment to community health helped make this year’s Fight For Air Climb a tremendous success, fueling lifesaving research, advancing early detection efforts, and expanding outreach in the communities that need it most.

We’re grateful for your support and proud to climb alongside a healthcare champion dedicated to creating healthier, stronger futures.