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Sep012017
Willis Tower Antennas Shine Blue to Kick-Off Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation’s leading pulmonary fibrosis advocacy organization, has partnered with the Willis Tower and iconic buildings and structures across the country to feature blue lighting in celebration of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. The Willis Tower will light up blue on September 1-3.Read Full Article Willis Tower Antennas Shine Blue to Kick-Off Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month -
Aug112017
INAUGURAL PFF WALK KICKS OFF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) will launch its inaugural PFF Walk on Sept. 9 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park to raise awareness and funds in its battle against the deadly lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis (PF).Read Full Article INAUGURAL PFF WALK KICKS OFF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER -
Aug112017
PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION APPOINTS HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY EXECUTIVE WILLIAM T. SCHMIDT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
The board of directors of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has named William T. Schmidt as the next President and CEO, effective August 14, 2017.Read Full Article PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION APPOINTS HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY EXECUTIVE WILLIAM T. SCHMIDT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO -
Jun282017
Act Now to Stop the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA)
Although a vote has been delayed, the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the latest plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, remains a threat to the pulmonary fibrosis community. This bill, or a similar version of it, will likely be considered again when the Senate returns to session on Monday, July 10.Read Full Article Act Now to Stop the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) -
Jun152017
PULMONARY FIBROSIS COMMUNITY LOBBIES LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING
Four-time World Series champion Bernie Williams joined in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) recent advocacy session with Capitol Hill legislators to explain how the deadly lung disease is impacting families and communities across the nation.Read Full Article PULMONARY FIBROSIS COMMUNITY LOBBIES LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING -
May172017
1,000TH PATIENT REGISTERS IN NATIONAL DATABASE TO BE USED IN FIGHT AGAINST DEADLY LUNG DISEASE
One thousand patients living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a progressive and deadly lung disease, have enrolled in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) Patient Registry, a ground-breaking study tracking data from PF patients across the country.Read Full Article 1,000TH PATIENT REGISTERS IN NATIONAL DATABASE TO BE USED IN FIGHT AGAINST DEADLY LUNG DISEASE