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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 31

Canadian wildfire smoke has inundated the #Midwest today. #Indiana has called an #AirPollution Action Day and so did the #Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information, check out RHA's essential tips for protecting yourself from wildfire smoke:

Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

During the summer, wildfire smoke from other states and Canada often impacts air quality across the Midwest and East Coast.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 30

🏭 Chicago’s zoning laws allow major polluters to move into already overburdened neighborhoods without warning.

A new ordinance would require public input before new pollution sources are approved.

🗣️ Read what RHA’s Director of Environmental Health Programs, Brian Urbaszewski, has to say at:

'Charlie Hustle's' slow road to possible Hall of Fame recognition

The baseball legend will be on the minds of many attending Hall of Fame weekend. Also, quantum science, genocide in Gaza, pollutants, undocumented immigrants, political ads, Trump, Coldplay "kiss cam"...

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Extreme heat is dangerous, especially for people with lung disease. Add heat stress, and the risk grows.

💧 Stay hydrated
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned spaces
🚫 Avoid outdoor exercise

Climate change is a public health crisis. RHA stands with those fighting to protect the EPA.

AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚭 Illegal smoking and vaping on the CTA is a serious health issue and we need solutions that work!

Check out RHA's Senior Director of Strategy, Programs & Policy, Erica Salem's Letter to the Editor of the Sun-Times urging Mayor Johnson to focus on enforcing existing fines.

Read the full letter at:

Mayor's plans to curb smoking on the CTA is well-intentioned but misguided

The problem is not ticketing, but rather collections of fines. And social workers on CTA platforms doesn't make sense since most breaking the ruled aren't mentally ill. Also, the Goodman's "The Color ...

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 15

RHA will host a virtual Courage to Quit® Leader Training on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 5th and 6th, from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CST. Participation in both days is required to complete the training.

Deadline to register is July 31st at 5pm CST.

Register today at:

8/5 and 8/6 Virtual Courage to Quit Leader Training

Virtual Two-Day Training on Zoom Must attend both sessions to complete the full training Tuesday, 8/5, 9:00 am-12:30 pm CST Wednesday, 8/6, 9:00 am-12:30 pm CST Registration deadline: Thursday, 7/31 a...

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 9

RHA is pleased to announce the election of Nicholas J. Lynn to the Board of Directors.

A registered pharmacist and licensed attorney with over 40 years of experience, Lynn brings a wealth of legal experience in pharmaceutical regulation, post‑acute care, and healthcare compliance.

Full statement:

Duane Morris’ Nicholas J. Lynn Elected to RHA Board of Directors

RHA is pleased to announce the election of Nicholas Lynn, a registered pharmacist and licensed attorney with over 40 years of experience.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 9

RHA is proud to announce that Nixon Peabody partner John Ruskusky has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Ruskusky is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in high-stakes business litigation.

Read the full statement at:

Nixon Peabody’s John Ruskusky Elected to RHA Board of Directors

RHA is proud to announce that Nixon Peabody partner John Ruskusky has been elected to the Board of Directors.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join us on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 for a free zoom webinar between 12:00 - 12:45 PM CST, as we cover #radon basics, #health risks, testing & mitigation, and a policy snapshot. RHA's Brian Urbaszewski, will be moderating.

Sign up today at RespHealth.org/Radon-Webinar

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨🚨Tonight, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a budget bill that cuts over a trillion dollars in #Medicaid funding. If passed, nearly 12 million Americans will face being uninsured and millions more will receive worse care.

Tell Your Senators to Protect Medicaid and Stop the 'Big Beautiful Bill!'

PROTECT MEDICAID AND STOP THE SENATE'S 'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL

<p>Tonight, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on their version of the massive federal budget bill, which cuts over a trillion dollars in Medicaid funding. If passed, nearly 12 million of Americans will fa...

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 27

Do you live in the City of #chicago and believe people already overburdened with #airpollution should have a voice when large polluters want to locate in their communities?

Sign a letter urging your Alderperson to protect the health of already vulnerable communities at ujoin.co/campaigns/38...

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 25

In 2023, thanks to RHA and Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America advocacy, #Illinois became the first state in the country to fund a statewide program permitting undesignated emergency #asthma medication in schools.

Learn more about the successes of the program at:

Fighting Childhood Asthma: Smarter Policies, Safer School Days

Asthma laws and policies enacted in 22 states hold significant potential to reduce missed class time and save lives.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Summer Reception and joined us in congratulating our 2025 Solovy Award recipient, Dr. Wassim Labaki, alongside all of our amazing volunteers!

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 23

“When people smoke on the CTA, they are putting at risk the health of all riders, especially those living with #asthma and other #lungdiseases,” said RHA's Senior Director of Strategy, Programs & Policy, Erica Salem.

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 23

Last Wednesday, 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway, alongside RHA staff, introduced a resolution calling for stronger enforcement of the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) ban on #smoking.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 18

Check our RHA's Director of Environmental Health Programs, Brian Urbaszewski, discuss how to keep yourself safe during poor #AirQuality days and how poor air quality affects your #health.

Air quality, your health and what to do about it

Canadian wildfires brought some of the worst air quality in the world to Chicago last week.

www.wbez.org

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔥🔥Wildfire smoke blanketed #Chicago last week, but warnings alone aren’t enough! Residents need access to clean-air shelters and resources.

Check out what RHA's Director of Environmental Health Programs, Brian Urbaszewski, has to say:

As Wildfire Smoke Increases Bad-Air Days, Are Government Agencies Doing Enough? - Inside Climate News

Toxic air spreads hundreds or even thousands of miles from where wildfires burn. Last week, Chicago felt the sting—and warnings weren’t enough to protect health.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 16

Safer than #smoking? Think again.

It's time to bust some myths about #vaping !👇👇

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 12

RHA is proud to name Nan Sethakorn, MD, PhD, of Loyola University Chicago, as the recipient of the 2025 #LungCancer Research Award.

Dr. Sethakorn’s research focuses on natural killer cells—immune cells that can directly kill cancer—and how lung #cancer cells may block their activity.

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 12

RHA is proud to name Wassim Labaki, MD, the recipient of the 2025 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD.

Dr. Labaki is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and a provider in the Michigan Medicine COPD Clinic.

Read the press release at:

Dr. Wassim Labaki Receives 2025 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD

Respiratory Health Association is proud to name Wassim Labaki, MD the recipient of the 2025 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 11

Get your tickets today at WeAreAair.org/Salem and get 25% off! Together, we can improve the quality of life for children with #asthma and #allergies.

Registration | Inaugural AAIR Summit 2025

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 11

Check out RHA's Senior Director of Strategy, Programs & Policy, Erica Salem, at the inaugural Ready Schools, Healthy Kids Summit on August 25–26 at the Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 10

RHA is alarmed by the abrupt dismissal of all CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members.

We urge Congress to restore the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices immediately and ensure critical #vaccine coverage for our most vulnerable communities.

Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 10

Be smoke-smart this summer! #WildfireSmoke from Canada can drift back into #Illinois any time!

And as RHA’s Director of Environmental Health Programs, Brian Urbaszewski, reminds us: “There is no level at which fine particles cease to cause health problems.”

Chicago's air quality ranked among worst in the world due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Another large fire exacerbated by climate change is threatening the health of Chicagoans. Government officials issued an air pollution "action day" on Thursday.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

🎥 Check out RHA advocate Mia Fritsch-Anderson on the Whitney Reynolds Show as she shares how we can help destigmatize #asthma and support those living with it.

📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4-a...

Respiratory Health Association | With Whit

YouTube video by Whitney Reynolds

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jun 3

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