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RHA Statement on the Introduction of ZYN to the US Market
This month, Phillip Morris International introduced ZYN, a nicotine pouch produced by Swedish Match, to the US market. This product is a small,...
Respiratory Health Association Statement on Final U.S. EPA PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard Announcement
February 7, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Respiratory Health Association (RHA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to significantly tighten the national ambient air quality standard for fine particulate matter (commonly called “soot”). As a respiratory irritant, fine particle pollution increases the number of asthma attacks, emergency room visits, respiratory hospitalizations, and premature […]
Evanston Limits the Sale of E-Cigarettes, Flavored Tobacco, and Synthetic Nicotine
Evanston has once again shown itself to be a leader in the state of Illinois by keeping its residents safe from the health impacts of consuming...
RHA and Partners Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Air Quality by Reducing Transportation Emissions
CHICAGO – Respiratory Health Association (RHA), in partnership with ComEd, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Argonne and Oak...
Smoke Free Illinois 15 Years Later – More Change is Needed
February 8, 2023 – Chicago, IL – January 2023 marks 15 years since the Smoke Free Illinois Act went into effect, banning smoking in public spaces...
2025 Hustle Chicago® Stair Climb to Host Towerrunning USA Championship
CHICAGO, IL - Towerrunning USA, in conjunction with Respiratory Health Association, is pleased to announce the 2025 Towerrunning USA Championship...
ComEd Executive Joins Respiratory Health Association’s Board of Directors
September 20, 2024 – CHICAGO – Respiratory Health Association (RHA) is proud to announce the election of ComEd Executive Jason Decker to the Board...
Northwestern Educator Joins Respiratory Health Association’s Board of Directors
August 27, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Respiratory Health Association is proud to announce the election of Khalilah Gates, MD, to the Board of Directors. A...
Robert D. Anderson Named Respiratory Health Association President and Chief Executive Officer
CHICAGO, July 29, 2024 — Robert D. Anderson has been selected by the Board of Directors to serve as the President and CEO of Respiratory...
Respiratory Health Association’s President and CEO Joel Africk Presents to CMS Caregiver Workgroup
CHICAGO - July 11, 2024 - Respiratory Health Association (RHA) President and CEO Joel Africk recently presented to the Caregiver Workgroup within...