American Lung Association in Kentucky

American Lung Association in Kentucky Our vision is simple, but expansive: a world free of lung disease

🚨 Healthcare Professionals — Join Us for a FREE CE Event! 🚨Don’t miss an engaging evening of expert discussion on COPD &...
05/21/2026

🚨 Healthcare Professionals — Join Us for a FREE CE Event! 🚨

Don’t miss an engaging evening of expert discussion on COPD & Asthma in Acute Care: From ED Stabilization to Inpatient Management — featuring a dynamic panel of clinical experts sharing practical insights for acute care management.

📅 June 24, 2026
📍 Ten20 Craft Brewery
Butchertown E Washington St.
🕠 Doors Open: 5:15 PM
🕕 Program: 6:00–8:00 PM

✅ FREE CE available for: RT, RN, ARNP, MD
🍽️ Dinner + drink ticket provided
🤝 Connect with peers and local healthcare professionals

Whether you work in emergency, pulmonary, respiratory, or inpatient care, this program offers valuable, real-world insights you can apply in practice.

📲 Register today! See flyer for details and scan the QR code to reserve or use this link:

https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=119886&view=Detail

Hello LEXINGTON, KY There are still seats available for this Free; Lung Cancer Screening, Biomarker Testing and Treatmen...
05/11/2026

Hello LEXINGTON, KY
There are still seats available for this Free;
Lung Cancer Screening, Biomarker Testing and Treatment event.
We hope you've enjoyed the 'meet the panelists' posts. Please come and meet them in person and have your own questions answered. This is an open event, free, dinner and drink provided along with 1.5 C.E for our health professionals.
register here: https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=119866&view=Detail

As we wrap this week of incredible Derby & Discovery memories, we’re ending by celebrating the powerhouse women behind t...
05/08/2026

As we wrap this week of incredible Derby & Discovery memories, we’re ending by celebrating the powerhouse women behind the scenes making magic happen in Louisville.

💙 Three powerful women. One extraordinary mission. Historic results. 💙

Behind every unforgettable moment of Derby & Discovery Weekend were three dedicated women leading with passion, purpose, and relentless determination:
✨ Whitten Montgomery, Executive Director
✨ Tami Cappelletti, Development Manager
✨ Shannon Baker, Advocacy Director

These three women are proof that leadership, innovation, and heart can transform not just an event, but an entire movement.

Together, they helped create one of the most successful weekends in event history, proving that some of the most powerful magic happens behind the scenes.

🌟 Shannon Baker, Advocacy Director: Thank you for ensuring that advocacy is always at the forefront of our work. Your leadership helped make the Rising Voice Award a powerful reflection of our commitment to policy, civic engagement, and lasting change. Because of you, advocacy had a meaningful and visible place on this stage.

🌟 Tami Cappelletti, Development Manager: Thank you for stepping in time and time again to ensure every detail, every educational component, and every moving piece came together seamlessly. Discovery Day was remarkable, and your ability to jump in just 18 days after Fight For Air Climb demonstrates extraordinary dedication, flexibility, and heart.

🌟 Whitten Montgomery, Executive Director: Thank you for transforming the Gala into the full Derby & Discovery Weekend, reimagining not only the structure and timing of the event, but expanding its mission, educational reach, and impact. Your vision helped create something bold, innovative, and record-breaking. Because of your leadership, this event didn’t just meet expectations—it shattered them.

Three women. One Louisville team. Endless impact.

This is what leadership looks like. This is what mission-driven magic looks like.

Meet Dr. Timothy Mullett, MD of UK HealthCare & UK Markey Cancer Center - the distinguished moderator guiding Lexington’...
05/08/2026

Meet Dr. Timothy Mullett, MD of UK HealthCare & UK Markey Cancer Center - the distinguished moderator guiding Lexington’s inaugural Community Connections panel.

📍 Mirror Twin Brewing | Lexington, Kentucky
🗓️ May 13, 2026
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎤 Program: 6:00–8:00 PM
🎓 FREE CE Available: RT, RN, ARNP, MD, PA
🎟️ Register now: https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=119866&view=Detail

Dr. Mullett is a nationally recognized thoracic surgeon, Professor at the University of Kentucky, former National Chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and one of Kentucky’s foremost leaders in lung cancer screening, biomarker access, and quality cancer care. For nearly a decade, he has also faithfully served on the American Lung Association’s Local Leadership Board, helping shape and strengthen our mission here in Kentucky through his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and dedication. For decades, his work has transformed lung cancer prevention and treatment across Kentucky and the nation, and his leadership in statewide lung cancer screening initiatives and multidisciplinary cancer care makes him uniquely positioned to guide this critical conversation.

We are deeply grateful for Dr. Mullett’s nine years of service to our Local Leadership Board and honored to have him lead this important discussion.

Thank you, UK HealthCare, for your continued leadership in transforming lung health.

Meet Dr. Ashish Maskey, MBBS of UK HealthCare  & UK Markey Cancer Center - a nationally respected pulmonologist and expe...
05/08/2026

Meet Dr. Ashish Maskey, MBBS of UK HealthCare & UK Markey Cancer Center - a nationally respected pulmonologist and expert in advanced lung cancer diagnostics.

📍 Mirror Twin Brewing | Lexington, Kentucky
🗓️ May 13, 2026
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎤 Program: 6:00–8:00 PM
🎓 FREE CE Available: RT, RN, ARNP, MD, PA
🎟️ Register now: https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=119866&view=Detail

Dr. Maskey is Associate Professor of Medicine, Program Director of the Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship, and Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology at UK HealthCare. Known for his expertise in pulmonary nodules, bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis, and minimally invasive pulmonary procedures, Dr. Maskey has trained physicians nationwide while leading innovative approaches to earlier and more accurate detection. His work is instrumental in helping patients access life-saving diagnoses and treatment pathways sooner.

Thank you, UK HealthCare, for your commitment to innovation in lung health.

This week’s photo memories continue, and today we’re serving up one of the most delicious highlights from Derby & Discov...
05/08/2026

This week’s photo memories continue, and today we’re serving up one of the most delicious highlights from Derby & Discovery Weekend!

🍸 Let’s talk about the food, the drinks… and the absolute DELIGHT of gala night. 🍽️

A huge thank you to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, our incredible official liquor sponsor, for helping us raise a glass in style!

✨ Tito’s Agua Fresca
✨ Tito’s Pom Spritz

These signature cocktails were major guest favorites and kept the celebration feeling fresh, festive, and unforgettable all evening long.

And then… The Galt House DELIVERED.

From carnivores to vegans to guests with dietary sensitivities, every single attendee was met with thoughtful, delicious options that left people full, happy, and seriously impressed.

Creating an exceptional guest experience means making sure everyone feels included, celebrated, and cared for, and this year’s Derby Gala absolutely delivered on every level.

To Tito's Handmade Vodka and the Galt House Hotel : thank you for helping us create a night that was not only impactful, but incredibly delicious too.

We’re still reliving the magic through photos, and today we’re spotlighting the unforgettable energy that kept the celeb...
05/07/2026

We’re still reliving the magic through photos, and today we’re spotlighting the unforgettable energy that kept the celebration going all night long.

🎶 Burning Las Vegas Band brought the party, the energy, and the unforgettable soundtrack to an extraordinary night.

From first song to final dance, they helped us celebrate this historic milestone in style.

We’re continuing to share exciting highlights from Derby & Discovery Weekend, and today we’re spotlighting one of the bi...
05/07/2026

We’re continuing to share exciting highlights from Derby & Discovery Weekend, and today we’re spotlighting one of the biggest game changers of the night.

🎉 Game changer unlocked: AUCTION SUCCESS. 🎉

This year, Derby & Discovery Weekend reached new heights with the addition of our silent and live auctions.

Thanks to extraordinary generosity from donors, community partners, and the tireless persistence of our committee and board:
✨ 5 Live Auction Packages
✨ 23 Silent Auction Packages

Together, these remarkable experiences raised an additional $40,000 for lung health through the auction!

That’s not just fundraising. That’s transformational impact.

Thank you Menish Productions for your incredible support with our auction and in-room Breath of Hope Moment!

Meet Dr.  Clinton T. Morgan, MD, PhD of UK HealthCare and UK Markey Cancer Center - a leading thoracic surgeon and one o...
05/07/2026

Meet Dr. Clinton T. Morgan, MD, PhD of UK HealthCare and UK Markey Cancer Center - a leading thoracic surgeon and one of our featured panelists for this important discussion on lung cancer caMeet Dr. Clinton T. Morgan, MD, PhD of leading thoracic surgeon and one of our featured panelists for this important discussion on lung cancer care.

📍 Mirror Twin Brewing | Lexington, Kentucky
🗓️ May 13, 2026
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎤 Program: 6:00–8:00 PM
🎓 FREE CE Available: RT, RN, ARNP, MD, PA
🎟️ Register now: https://action.lung.org/site/Calendar?id=119866&view=Detail

Dr. Morgan serves as Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Kentucky and Thoracic Surgery Section Chief at the Lexington VA. With advanced training as both a physician and scientist, he brings exceptional expertise in thoracic oncology, surgical innovation, and evidence-based cancer care. His leadership in national thoracic surgery organizations, cancer quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary treatment strategies reflects his commitment to improving outcomes for lung cancer patients throughout Kentucky and beyond.

Thank you, UK HealthCare, for your leadership in advancing lung health.

📸 As we continue celebrating this unforgettable weekend through photos, today we want to recognize the incredible people...
05/07/2026

📸 As we continue celebrating this unforgettable weekend through photos, today we want to recognize the incredible people who filled the room and made this event so special: YOU.

💙 To every guest who joined us for Derby & Discovery Weekend, thank you. 💙

From our long-time sponsors and dedicated supporters to first-time attendees and new friends, your presence helped make this gala one for the record books.

Because of you, this event was filled with energy, generosity, celebration, and purpose.

Whether you sponsored, donated, bid, danced, advocated, or simply showed up to support lung health in Kentucky, you were part of something extraordinary.

This weekend was historic because of the community in the room.

Thank you for believing in our mission, celebrating with us, and helping us create a future with healthier lungs and longer lives.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

📸 This week, we’re sharing the stories behind the moments, and today we celebrate extraordinary courage.💙 Courage. Advoc...
05/06/2026

📸 This week, we’re sharing the stories behind the moments, and today we celebrate extraordinary courage.

💙 Courage. Advocacy. Hope. 💙

The 2026 Breath of Courage Award honors a Lung Warrior whose resilience and strength embody the fight to breathe.

This year, we proudly honored Brittany Hamilton.

Brittany is a lung cancer survivor whose journey reminds us that behind every statistic is a deeply human story of fear, perseverance, and extraordinary courage.

This year, Brittany represented Kentucky at Lung Force Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., using her voice to fight for stronger policies, earlier detection, and better support for those impacted by lung disease.

Her courage extends far beyond survival. She is creating change.

Brittany, thank you for showing us what true courage looks like.

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