Sunday, June 9, 2024 The American Lung Association is celebrating 120 years of promoting lung health, showcasing how the organization has enhanced public health and transformed lives across America. On June 6, 1904, Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau, a young doctor, founded the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, which eventually became the American Lung Association.
“The Lung Association pioneered a groundbreaking model of education, advocacy and research to address critical public health and lung health issues. I am proud to be a part of an organization that has saved countless lives over the years,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “On our 120th birthday, it is critical to reflect on the mark we have made on the world, but also to acknowledge what else needs to be done to end the burden of lung disease, and work to address increasing threats to lung health like vaping, climate change, new respiratory viruses and more.
” Since its founding, the American Lung Association has achieved significant milestones in public health. Here are six ways the organization has transformed lives over the past 120 years: These achievements are just a few highlights of the Lung Association’s impact on public health. The new historical timeline showcases the progress made over the past 120 years and celebrates the organization’s significant contributions.
Today, the Lung Association focuses on four strategic imperativ.