Reminder:
CFC Albuterol Inhalers Will Be Unavailable Starting January
1st
 Lung
disease patients: Now’s the time to finally switch from a CFC
albuterol inhaler to a HFA inhaler! Beginning January 1st, CFC
inhalers will not be sold anywhere in the U.S. as part of an
international agreement to reduce ozone-depleting CFCs from our
atmosphere. With the ban’s phase-in period coming to an end,
make sure you switch to a HFA inhaler now so that you’re not
left unequipped the next time you need it. Learn more about the upcoming ban on CFC
inhalers.
Do you have more questions about inhalers? Visit the
Mayo Clinic's website to learn
more.
It’s
Not Too Late to Help Us Achieve a Major Clean Air
Victory
 On
December 12th, Breathe California will be in Sacramento fighting
for one of the most promising new air quality regulations - AND
IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU TO JOIN US! Hop on board our
bio-diesel “Bus for Breath” and help
us urge the California Air Resources Board to adopt a new rule
which will vastly reduce diesel pollution from the millions of
trucks on California roads. If passed, the new regulation is
expected to prevent 9,400 premature deaths over the next 10 years!
Learn more about this new proposal and
sign up to
join our clean air advocacy
delegation!
Breathe
California Launches Corporate Health Assessment
Project
Breathe California is proud
to be joining Healthy Silicon Valley to
conduct a new Community Wellness Project. In
partnership with the Diabetes Society, San Jose
Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Valley
Leadership Group and other members of Healthy Silicon
Valley’s “Community Sector”, Breathe
California will be coordinating the most comprehensive assessment
to-date of health and wellness programs offered in Silicon Valley.
By identifying successful programs as well as urgent health needs,
the assessment seeks to provide a key tool as we continue working
to promote healthier work environments. Our thanks also goes out to
The Health Trust for their
sponsorship of this important community health
project!
Silicon Valley HR
Staff: Please help us conduct the
most thorough assessment possible, by completing this
online wellness
survey about your company.
In the
News
- Air Pollution
Taxing California’s Economy
View Article
- CDC Panel Urges Pneumonia
Vaccination for Smokers
View Article
- EPA Sets Tougher
New Lead Standard
View
Article
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More Lung Health
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Make
Your Holiday Gift Today!
This holiday season, you can help those suffering from lung
disease by making a secure, online
donation.
Did you know that we also accept
vehicle donations? Learn more
today!
Start 2009
Smoke-Free
Ash
Kickers classes are now forming for the
New Year.
Call us at (408) 998-5865 to learn
more.
Calendar of
Upcoming Events
Dec. 10th
Volunteer Holiday
Reception
Breathe California office
San Jose, 4:30 pm
Dec.
12th
Truck
Rule Advocacy Trip
CARB Hearing
Sacramento, All Day
Dec.
15th
CLASP
Session
Willow Glenn Middle School
San Jose, 8:30 am
Dec.
29th
Better Breathers
Club
Breathe California office
San Jose, 1:30 pm
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