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Thu, Oct
27
2011

BREATHE LA Young Professionals Kick-off Event

Young professionals are invited for a fun evening of free wine and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate the launch of BREATHE LA's Young Professionals group on October 27 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. BREATHE LA Young Professionals supports BREATHE LA's mission to promote clean air and healthy lungs. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited - Participants can register via Facebook or by emailing dberman@breathela.org . 

Thu, Oct
27
2011

DECREASING DIESEL EMISSIONS: NEW TECHNOLOGIES, NEW POLICIES

BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA), the 4th annual BREATHE LA Green Salon Series focuses on mobility: Moving Los Angeles County into a clean air future.  Expert panel discussion with robust Q & A to examine new technologies that reduce diesel emissions from construction equipment and vehicles.

O24u Environmental Education Program Invites Funding Collaborators and Partners

Lung Power is BREATHE LA Asthma Control Program

Lung Power is BREATHE LA Asthma Control Program

Lung Power is BREATHE LA Asthma Control Program provided to school children in Los Angeles.

Current Research at Center for Healthy Lungs

Tips to Protect Families During Flu Season

Even healthy people can contract the influenza (flu) virus during the flu season. People can reduce their risk with a flu shot this season.  Most at-risk during flu season are infants and those who suffer from chronic lung conditions such as asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), where coughing and breathing become difficult.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu vaccine can prevent illness in up to 90 percent of people under 65 years of age. Flu shots are quick and readily available.

Tue, Mar
27
2012

2012 SAMUEL J. SILLS, M.D. VISITING SCHOLAR - HOMER BOUSHEY, M.D.

The Trudeau Society of Los Angeles County in collaboration with BREATHE California of Los Angeles County presents on March 27th, the 2012 Samuel J. Sills, M.D. Visiting Scholar - Homer Boushey, M.D., Professor of Medicine at San Francisco School of Medicine.  Dr. Boushey will be speaking on "Possibility of Asthma Prevention: Lessons From the Environment", at the Taglyan Complex, 1201 No, Vine Street, Hollywood.  The evening begins with a social hour at 6:00 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m. and the lecture at 8:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES COPD SUMMIT: TOWARDS A COUNTYWIDE COALITION

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 120,00 Americans each year.  More than 12 million Americans are currently diagnosed with COPD, including 1.6 million people in California.

Green Salon Focuses on Latino Lung Health

Green Salon Focuses on Latino Lung Health

Breathe LA's final Green Salon of 2010 brought attention to the lung health plight faced by the Latino community and how Proposition 23, if passed, could destroy not only the health of many in the community, but, new opportunities for job creation.

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