American Lung Association® in Idaho

Idaho Teen Advocates Wrap Up a Successful Year

Final reports are in, and youth group recipients of the first-ever Support Teens Against Nicotine Dependency (STAND) grants have compiled an impressive list of achievements. From working with a popular ski resort to designate smoke-free areas to producing award-winning public service announcements, these groups exemplify what is possible when the energy and creativity of youth are aligned with their commitment to an important cause.

Register Here for Asthma Camp

ALA in Idaho’s asthma education camps provide kids the chance to experience outdoor fun in a medically-supervised environment while learning to understand and manage their asthma symptoms. We offer one day and week-long residential camps.

New Bank of America® Products Support American Lung Association

Bank of America announced new credit card, check card and checking account products that help support the American Lung’s Association mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

How Healthy is Idaho's Air?

Idaho's air quality scored mixed grades in the American Lung Association’s eleventh annual State of the Air Report, released April 28, 2010. Find out about the air in your community...

National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24

April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity for the ALA in Idaho to spotlight an outstanding volunteer whose generosity and dedication has made a profound impact on our organization, its programs, and the people we serve. We introduce you to Michele Andrew—one such volunteer.

Idaho Teen Advocates take a STAND Against Tobacco

American Lung Association in Idaho hosted teens from across the state for the first Idaho Youth Fighting Tobacco Challenge Grant. The two-day advocacy workshop in Boise featured KIVI TV news anchor Michelle Edmonds as guest speaker, along with a tour of the newly remodeled Capitol and a meeting with State Senator Nicole LeFavour.

Tobacco Control: How Does the State Rate?

According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Every breath you take that contains tobacco smoke increases your risk of debilitating and even fatal illness. That's why tobacco control laws are important.