Agency Details:

American Lung Association of Maryland

The American Lung Association of Maryland was established in 1919 as the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Although the focus of the Association has changed since a cure for TB was found, we remain constant in working toward our mission – to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer, is the third leading cause of death in America and affects more than 700,000 Marylanders.

Description:
The American Lung Association of Maryland is an acknowledged authority in the areas of asthma, tobacco use prevention and cessation, and air quality, both indoors and outdoors. We also fund local researchers and other medical professionals who search for better treatments, prevention and cures for lung disease.

Volunteers are a critical component of our organization. Without their help, our staff of 10 would be unable to do the work they do – helping children with asthma learn to breathe easier; providing smokers with the resources to quit smoking; fighting for cleaner air in our state. Last year, we had almost 1500 volunteers give their time to our cause.

Contact people:

Heather Dougherty, Office Manager, (phone), (email) Laura Green, Director, Special Events, (phone), (email) Dawn Shiflet, Customer Service Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (410) 560-0829

Address:

11350 McCormick Rd, EP I Ste 600 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.marylandlung.org

Directions:

From Baltimore City, take 83 N towards York, PA. Take Exit 20 East (Shawan Rd). Turn Right at light onto McCormick Rd. Turn Right into parking lot at first entrance. Building EP I is straight ahead.. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Pepper Rd Light Rail Stop,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: 8, 0 minute walk

Last updated on March 24, 2009