American Lung Association in Iowa

To***co use has significant impacts on mental health. Youth still have developing brains, which makes this impact even more detrimental. To learn more about INDEPTH, an alternative for students who face suspension for violation of school to***co, va**ng, or ni****ne use policies please visit our website here: https://lung.training/courses/indepth.html. Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-qhRdbY4x0

Congratulations to our fastest teams and individuals for the 2026 Des Moines Fight For Air Climb! You came, and you concurred 🎉💪💙 Thank you for joining us and dedicating your time to the American Lung Association's life-saving mission.

See you next year!

Did you know ni****ne can harm the parts of a teen’s brain responsible for attention, learning, mood, and impulse control? Protecting developing brains starts with early conversations. Click here for tips on how to talk with your child about va**ng. To learn more about school-based prevention programs, visit: https://mylifemyquit.com

You may think you know everything you need to know about asthma…

But for millions of people living with it, asthma is a chronic condition that can impact sleep, work, school and everyday life, often in ways you can’t see.

This Asthma Awareness Month, let’s learn the facts, debunk misinformation and support better breathing for all. 💙

https://bit.ly/4cFhj59

Often, kids start va**ng as a way to cope with stress and anxiety. April is stress awareness month. Spend a few minutes with your kids discussing healthy alternative coping strategies. Learn more here:

Colliding Crises: Youth Mental Health and Ni****ne Use Two health crises among youth — a mental health crisis and a va**ng epidemic — pose increasing threats to a generation of young people.

‼️Please take 30 seconds to ask your State Representative to oppose SF 2480, a bill that proposes an insignificant tax on v**e and ni****ne pouches. ‼️

This bill won't reduce youth va**ng and won't meaningfully impact chronic disease. Contact your Rep. today: https://lung.quorum.us/campaign/OpposeSF2480IA/

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

SF 2480 adds a 5-cent tax on va**ng and ni****ne products while leaving cigarettes—the leading cause of cancer—untouched. To effectively improve public health, Iowa lawmakers must address the taxation of all to***co products the same. Research shows the most effective way to reduce use—especially among young people—is through a significant price increase.

SF 2480 doesn’t meet the moment.

Please take 30 seconds to contact your State Senator: https://lung.quorum.us/campaign/OpposeSF2480IA/

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Y! 🌱
Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd from 4:30–6:30 PM for a fun, hands-on Earth Day event the whole family will love! From creative craft stations to building your own windmill robot car, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
💚Shoutout to our community sponsor American Lung Association 💚
Fun options include:
✨ Make clay and seashell paint palettes
✨ Create colorful scribble stones to take home
✨ Build battery-powered projects
✨ Learn, play, and celebrate our planet together
Open to all ages!
💲 Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10
Spots are limited—scan the QR code to sign up today!

Help someone you love quit today! For help quitting to***co call Quitline Iowa at 800-Quit-Now. ***coFreeLife

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