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American Lung Association of New Jersey (CRF ID #99)
ALTERNATE NAME
ALANJ
FORMER NAME
Delaware Raritan Lung Association, American Lung Association of Mid-New Jersey
ADDRESS
MAIN OFFICE
1600 Route 22 East
Union, NJ 07083-3410
PHONE
908-687-9340
1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)
FAX
908-851-2625
ADMINISTRATOR
Marjorie Bromberg, Acting CEO
CONTACT PERSON
Marisa Bolognese, State Program/Advocacy Director
HOURS
MON-FRI: 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
DESCRIPTION
The American Lung Association of New Jersey - "The Christmas Seal People" - was founded in 1906 and is the state's first voluntary health organization. The New Jersey group is affiliated with the American Lung Association, which was organized in 1904 in Atlantic City. Originally founded to combat tuberculosis, the Association and it's medical section , the New Jersey Thoracic Society, are dedicated to the prevention and control of childhood an adult lung disease, including asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and to the control of causal factors, such as smoking, air pollution and occupational hazards.
SERVICES
Public education/information - lung health, smoking cessation, air pollution, occupational lung hazards, respiratory deseases
Public education/information - Audio visual materials available on free loan - Children-adults
Advocacy - Anti-smoking, air quality
Self-help/support - Smokers, individuals with respiratory diseases
PROGRAMS
Freedom From Smoking Clinics: Seven-session program utilizing group support and behavior modification techniques to assist smokers to stop smoking. Clinics are held in a variety of settings including community centers, hospitals, churches and work sites.
Better Breathers Clubs: Professionally-run support groups for individuals with C.O.P.D.(chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease), emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, or lung cancer. Meetings are held at various health facilities in the area; call for current locations and schedules.
Camp Superkids: Medically supervised summer camp for children who have asthma.
Living with Asthma Nights: Adults and parents living with asthma learn about the respiratory system, the effective use of medications, and techniques for coping with the physical and emotional aspects of asthma.
Family Asthma Support Groups: Monthly support groups offer parents and children the opportunity to ask questions of speakers who are experts in their field, and to share concerns with others who understand.
Working Smoke-Free: 90 minute presentation designed to help companies address employee concerns related to establishing a smoke-free working environment.
Vehicle Donation Program: Program providing free pick-up of autos of any year for possible tax deduction. Car does not have to run. Call 800-577-LUNG (800-577-5864).
PUBLICATIONS
Numerous pamphlets, brochures and audio-visual materials on various aspects of respiratory health available to public.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Breath of spring Ball
"Blow the Whistle on Asthma" - walkathon
Golf Classic tournament to raise money for research, advocacy and educational programs such as Camp Superkids
FOUNDED
1969
SUBJECT
HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
CAMPING
ADVOCACY
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
DATE MODIFIED
07-14-06