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Offers the following programs:

ONLINE TRAININGS: Become a facilitator or educator with our many training and certification opportunities. Includes Better Breathers Clubs, Freedom From Smoking, INDEPTH, COPD, asthma programs and more. Attend an educational webinar or in-person class, such as spirometry training. Take part in continuing education. https://www.lung.org/professional-education/training-certification

HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS: presentations, programs and assistance are available for schools, community groups, hospitals, businesses and other groups. Materials are available free or at a low cost which address smoking, agricultural respiratory hazards, air pollution, occupational lung hazards, asthma, general lung health, and lung diseases.

QUIT LINE: Telephone counseling and support available for those who want to or are thinking about quitting. 1-800-784-8669.

LUNG HELPLINE is a FREE helpline staffed by respiratory therapists and registered nurses available to answer lung health questions on topics including tobacco cessation, COPD, lung cancer, medication, clinical trials and more. Call 1-800-LUNG-USA (586-4872).

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT is dedicated to reducing tobacco use and the associated death and disease in Central Iowa. The program serves Adair, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marshall, Polk Union and Warren County.

FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB is a unique event in downtown Des Moines. Individuals and teams climb the steps of EMC Insurance Companies, Financial Center, Hub Tower and Ruan Center. To learn more go to fightforairclimb.org.

Provides a helpline to answer lung health questions. Registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco treatment specialists make up the helpline staff.

Provides information regarding:

• Quitting all forms of tobacco.
• Oxygen therapy resources.
• Managing chronic lung conditions (such as asthma, COPD, lung caner, and pulmonary fibrosis).
• Questions about medication, respiratory therapy, and pulmonary testing.
• Financial aid, medical equipment, and health insurance questions.
• Finding a doctor, medical specialist, or healthcare center.
• Connecting with support groups.
• Connecting with local resources to ensure continuity of care.

Provides a helpline to answer lung health questions. Registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco treatment specialists make up the helpline staff.

Provides information regarding:

• Quitting all forms of tobacco.
• Oxygen therapy resources.
• Managing chronic lung conditions (such as asthma, COPD, lung caner, and pulmonary fibrosis).
• Questions about medication, respiratory therapy, and pulmonary testing.
• Financial aid, medical equipment, and health insurance questions.
• Finding a doctor, medical specialist, or healthcare center.
• Connecting with support groups.
• Connecting with local resources to ensure continuity of care.