American Lung Association in New Jersey

07/12/2025

We’re at the Hackensack Meridian Health Community Block Party today in Nutley! Stop by our table to learn about lung health! For more information visithttps://hmh-cdi.org/-/media/project/hmh/hmh/cdi/cdi/news/files/2025-community-block-party-flyer.pdf

07/09/2025

The legislature is out for the summer and failed to advance a critical bill to ramp up building electrification efforts.

Despite this delay, we remain committed to advocating for emission reductions and protecting lung health. Stay tuned for updates on how you can help us keep pushing for cleaner, healthier homes! 💪

Sign up for the Lung Action Network to receive updates on advocacy efforts in New Jersey: https://www.lung.org/policy-advocacy/take-action/lung-action-network

06/30/2025

The summer months are upon us, and it is hotter than ever. No matter where you live or what type of home you have, there are 10 simple steps you can take this summer to keep your home cooler and safer for your family: https://on.lung.org/3Y9eL8i

The summer months are upon us, and it is hotter than ever. No matter where you live or what type of home you have, there are 10 simple steps you can take this summer to keep your home cooler and safer for your family.

06/27/2025

It seems like every summer the news is reporting record-breaking heatwaves, and this year is no exception. This week, extreme heat has caused heat disorders such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and even claimed lives. What does this mean for lung health? Read more: https://on.lung.org/3pxDhRW

The serious heat waves we are experiencing are not just uncomfortable – they are part of a trend that has critical implications for our health.

06/19/2025

Outdated train engines, some dating back to the 1970s, are polluting the air we breathe. Diesel locomotives release toxic pollution linked to asthma, cancer and even early death.
Learn why we need stronger EPA standards and zero-emission upgrades:

While cars and trucks are often at the center of conversations around vehicle emissions, there’s a critical and often-overlooked aspect of our transportation sector that contributes significantly to unhealthy air. Locomotives, a.k.a. the engines that power trains, are a leading source of harmful, ...

06/18/2025

Wildfire smoke is a growing health threat. Join us for a free webinar on June 27 at 2pm ET/1PM CT to learn how wildfire smoke affects patient health, what health professionals can do to minimize the impacts and how we can all advocate for cleaner air.

Hear from these leading experts:
🩺 Nicholas Nassikas, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
🩺 Caleb Dresser, MD, MPH – Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Assistant Professor in Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
🩺 Alexander Azan, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

📅 Wildfire Smoke & Patient Health: Resources & a Call to Action for Health Professionals
🕑 Friday, June 27 | 2:00–3:00pm ET
🔗 Register now: https://on.lung.org/4kQ3TVB

06/17/2025

Linda quit smoking years ago and has a healthy lifestyle. But she decided to get a low-dose CT scan just to be safe. It revealed she had Stage I lung cancer, allowing her doctors to treat her before it spread. Now she’s cancer-free and urging others to get screened. Read her powerful story:

Despite having no symptoms, Linda’s commitment to preventive care led to a life-saving lung cancer diagnosis. Learn why early screening matters.

06/16/2025

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Dr. Bryant Lin—a non-smoker, doctor and researcher—was diagnosed with stage IV at 50. Instead of giving up, he turned his diagnosis into a mission to educate and inspire others.

Read his story: https://on.lung.org/3Ezw8bj

06/15/2025

This Father's Day, we're spotlighting the lung health of the men we love. Boys are more likely to develop asthma. Men face higher risks of lung cancer. And though they're less likely to be diagnosed with COPD, they're more likely to die from it.

Join us in honoring dads impacted by lung disease by supporting funding for groundbreaking research and the development of new treatments. https://on.lung.org/45SW5O1

06/12/2025

We're 100 days away from LUNG FORCE Walk New Jersey!

Register today to show your community how important lung health is.

www.LUNGFORCE.Org/NewJersey

06/04/2025

🟨 Air quality in the tri-state area may worsen today and later this week due to wildfire smoke from Canada. FOX 5 NY shares our tips you can follow to protect your lungs: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/weather-nyc-air-quality-canada-wildfire-smoke-forecast
Be sure to stay up to date on air quality in your area at airnow.gov

Smoke from a series of wildfires burning across central Canada could reach NYC soon.

06/03/2025

Your support is needed! Urge our elected officials to move bill S249/A4844 to make zero-emission appliances more accessible for New Jerseyans.

Clean, electric appliances can reduce exposure to pollutants and avoid unnecessary health costs from burning heating fuels. Learn more and take action here: https://lung.quorum.us/campaign/SupportA4844Now/