State of the Air
For information on the 2008 State of the Air Report, released May 1st, please click image to the left.  Or for statewide information and resources, click here.

News

May 7, 2008
American Lung Association of Maryland urges Governor and Legislature to Cover Smoking Cessation for Medicaid Recipients

May 7, 2008
New Smoking Cessation Guideline Confirms that Now is the Time to Quit Smoking

Upcoming Events!

May 3, 2008
3 Mile Fun Walk/Run - A Tribute to the Parker Brothers - Terry & Burnis
Head to Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie at 10am to participate in the first fun walk/run in memory of Terry & Burnis Parker.  Contact Christel Parker at 410-787-2154 for more information. Proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association of Maryland.

May 30 - June 1, 2008
22nd Annual Chesapeake Bay Asthma Ride
Enjoy 2 days of cycling or skating through historic towns, sun kissed fields and sandy beaches!  4 route options on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. Click here  for more information or to register.

July 19 or July 20, 2008
A Day Out with the Orioles
Join the MVA Employees Activity Association and see the Baltimore Orioles vs. the Detroit Tigers.  Click here for more information.

August 4, 2008
4th Annual DuChon-Rattigan Memorial Golf Tournament
Come out to Bowie Golf & Country Club for a Captains Choice Scramble golf tournement and enjoy a great round of golf, reception and awards ceremony.  For more information, click here.

Upcoming Asthma Workshops!

Join us for a FREE workshop for families living with asthma. 

• Controlling & Managing Asthma
• Trigger Management
• Device Training
• Refreshments & Door Prizes

Click here for more information on upcoming Living with Asthma Nights!

Golf Privilege Card 2008

Buy a Golf Privilege Card for 2008 for the golfer in your life and support the American Lung Association of Maryland at the same time!  The Golf Privilege Card gives discounts at courses in 10 states!  For details, click here.  To download the brochure, click here.

First-Ever Signature Scarf and Tie Sale

The American Lung Association of the Atlantic Coast (MD, VA, and NC) is selling 100% silk scarves and ties designed exclusively for the Lung Association.  Each year, a different coastal theme will be featured as the design.  Get the first one of a series today!  Click here for more information or to order...these make great gifts!

The American Lung Association of Maryland, established in 1919, is actively engaged in the fight against lung diseases including asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer.

From our three offices around the state (Hunt Valley, Salisbury, and Cumberland), we are making a difference in your community. From teaching management skills to children with asthma to educating teens about the dangers of tobacco to advocating for cleaner air, the American Lung Association of Maryland seeks to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

Please visit our national web site www.lungusa.org for the latest news, press releases, initiatives on asthma, tobacco control and air quality, and links to many other medical and health sites. The American Lung Association Help Line at 800.548.8252 allows you to speak directly to a medical professional about lung health issues.

Address/Phone:
American Lung Association of Maryland
State Headquarters
Executive Plaza I, Suite 600
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Phone: 410.560.2120 - 800.LUNG.USA 
Fax: 410.560.0829
info@marylandlung.org or Contact Us

American Lung Association National Website LungUSA.org