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Breathe California Conference 2012

Breathe California Conference 2012

Check out the latest updates on speakers and features of the 2012 BREATHE California Conference!  Taking place at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, participants will mix and mingle with top state officials, business and philanthropic leaders, health experts, and celebrities.

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.

New Initiative to Address Children's Respiratory Health at Port of Long Beach

New Initiative to Address Children's Respiratory Health at Port of Long Beach

Thanks to a grant just approved by the Harbor Commission of the Port of Long Beach, BREATHE LA will work with approximately 9,000 children to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of asthma, thereby reducing school absenteeism and emergency hospitalizations.   These funds were made available through the Port of Long Beach Mitigation Grant Program that seeks to address respiratory health challenges facing the surrounding community.

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

Nice to stay indoors when it rains, but watch out for indoor pollutants that can irritate your lung health and exacerbate conditions such as asthma or COPD.

Breathe LA Joins in LA End To Oil Press Conference

Breathe LA Joins in LA End To Oil Press Conference

At City Hall, Neal Richman joined Mayor Villaraigosa, Councilmembers Jan Perry and BIll Rosendahl, filmmaker Josh Tickell and others for an important press conference.

Congratulations to RT Grads at our Partner Colleges

Congratulations to RT Grads at our Partner Colleges

BREATHE LA would like to congratulate Respiratory Therapist students taking their proud breath walk to graduation this month at East Los Angeles Community College and Santa Monica City College. These student volunteers have been invaluable to provide services to those suffering from COPD and asthma.

The Truth About Asthma Inhalers - Commemorating World Asthma Day May 4, 2010

The Truth About Asthma Inhalers - Commemorating World Asthma Day May 4, 2010

Blame TV ads for showing kids putting an inhaler to their mouth contrasted by a mother smoking. Blame health care providers who do not take the time to ensure patients understand. Blame yourself. It doesn't matter where the finger is pointed. What does matter is that appropriate use of an inhaler over an extended period of time will go much further to improve the lung health of someone who suffers from asthma.

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.

Breathe California Los Angeles County BREATHE LA

Breathe California Los Angeles County BREATHE LA

BREATHE LA mission ~ promoting clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology with programs and services attuned to the specific challenges of one of the largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas in the world, Los Angeles County.

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