Area of Interest

Air Quality

Health

Legal/Legislative/Political

American Lung Association of Texas – Houston and Southeast Region

2425 West Loop South, Suite 330
Houston, Texas 77027
713-629-1600/Fax: 713-629-5828

Isabel Nart, Regional Executive Director
Michele Coakley, Program Coordinator
Sharon Lott, Public Relations Director

Purpose Statement: The prevention of lung disease and promotion of lung health.

Publication: Advocate, quarterly.

Speakers Bureau: Isabel Nart, Joyce Greenfield, Michele Coakley

Major Events: Respiratory Rally – March; Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk – April; Alamo Challenge Bike Ride from Houston to San Antonio – October.

Children’s Programs: Family asthma program for children with asthma and their families; T.A.T.U. (Teens Against Tobacco Use), a peer education program; Open Airways for Schools – an elementary school asthma education program.

Volunteer Opportunities: Special Events Committee, T.A.T.U. trainer, Open Airways for Schools Trainer, and other committees related to lung health.