Breathe California Sponsors Bill to Make All
Hospitals Smoke-Free
 Breathe California
is proud to be co-sponsoring AB 574, a new state
bill authored by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (San Mateo) that would
make all hospital campuses in California completely
smoke-free! As centers for public health, hospitals have a
responsibility to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a
healthy, clean air environment. This is especially important for
at-risk individuals, including those with asthma, lung cancer and
heart disease. In addition, AB 574 would require hospitals to post
no-smoking signs and help refer patients to smoking cessation
services.
AB 574 will be heard by the State Assembly’s Health Committee
early this month. Learn
how YOU can support our drive to make all California hospitals
smoke-free!
Congratulations to Our Newest CARB
Member
 We
would like to congratulate Santa Clara County Supervisor
Ken Yeager on his appointment to the California Air
Resources Board (CARB)! On March 2nd, Supervisor Yeager was
honored by approximately 50 local leaders and environmental
advocates at a reception hosted by Breathe California. As
the first CARB member from Silicon Valley in more than 30 years,
Supervisor Yeager will bring a fresh perspective as the state
continues to tackle critical air quality issues.
Learn more about Breathe California’s air
quality efforts or visit www.arb.ca.gov to learn
more CARB.
Save More On Next Year's
Taxes
 With April 15th quickly approaching,
taxes are on the minds of many. While it is too late to earn any
deductions for 2008, there are many ways to obtain benefits for
2009, while helping yourself and your loved ones earn more. This
includes a number of opportunities to support charities like
Breathe
California while reducing your overall tax
burden!
If you'd like to know more, please give Steve French a call at
408-998-5865 or send him an e-mail at steve@lungsrus.org. You can also
check out this checklist of 2008 tax
changes.
In the
News
Santa Clara County Unveils New TB Blood Test
On March 23, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department
unveiled a new diagnostic blood test that will help the county
better screen for latent tuberculosis (TB) throughout the
community. The announcement came as community partners –
including Breathe
California – joined the public health
department in commemorating World TB Day.
Read More
Other Local
News Briefs
- New State Tobacco
Tax Proposed
View Article
- EPA Proposes
Greenhouse Gas Reporting System View
Article
- More Lung Health
News |
Trying to Get Back Into Shape?
Join us this Saturday for a morning workout
at Alavie's "Fitness Day in
the Park" and learn more about our Bay to Breakers pledge program!
Event Details
Women of Influence
Congratulations to our very own Margo
Sidener for being named among the valley's
Women of Influence!
Calendar of
Upcoming Events
April 4th
Alavie Fitness Day
John D. Morgan Park
Campbell, 9:00 am
April 13th
Better Breathers
Club
Avenidas Senior Center
Palo Alto, 1:30 pm
April
17th
Clean Air Awards Luncheon
Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, 11:30 am
April
20th
Bay
to Breakers
Volunteer Deadline
LAST DAY to register as a Breathe California Expo or Water Stop
Volunteer
April 21st & 22nd
CLASP
Training
Willow Glen High School
San Jose, 2:30
pm
April
27th
Better Breathers
Club
Breathe California office
San Jose, 1:30 pm |
