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.

Safer than #smoking? Think again. It's time to bust some myths about #vaping!👇👇

🔥🔥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: insideclimatenews.org/news/12062025/…

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. wbez.org/reset-with-sas…

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!

In 2023, thanks to RHA and AAFA National 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: futureofpersonalhealth.com/lung-health/fi…

Do you live in the City of #chicago and believe people 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 vulnerable neighborhoods: ujoin.co/campaigns/3898…

🚨🚨Tonight, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a budget bill that cuts over a trillion dollars in #Medicaid funding. Tell Your Senators to Protect Medicaid and Stop the 'Big Beautiful Bill! at: ujoin.co/campaigns/3517…

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

RHA is proud to announce that Nixon Peabody LLP partner John Ruskusky has been elected to the Board of Directors. Read the full statement at: resphealth.org/nixon-peabodys…

RHA is pleased to announce the election of Duane Morris LLP's Nicholas J. Lynn to the Board of Directors. Read the full statement at: resphealth.org/duane-morris-n…

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. Register today at: resphealth.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/res…

🚭 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, discuss possible solutions in a Letter to the Editor of the Sun-Times at: chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the…

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 U.S. EPA.

🏭 Chicago’s zoning laws allow major polluters to move into already overburdened neighborhoods without warning. 🗣️ Read what RHA’s Director of Environmental Health Programs, Brian Urbaszewski, has to say at: chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the…

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 smoke: resphealth.org/protecting-you…