Shared Stories
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Linda T. My name is Linda and I am a 60-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. I want to shout from the rooftops how low-dose lung screening saved my life.
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Russell W. EPA's Office of Research and Development asked me to develop a new NAAQS PM2.5 standard method – that is, to come up with a better way to measure fine particles to ensure a better health outcome for the American people.
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H. Christopher F. During my time at the EPA, the Office of Research and Development’s work informed regulatory decisions involving air, water, land and chemicals. It informed enforcement actions, as well as cleanup and emergency response efforts in EPA’s regions.
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Chet W. The most important thing I learned during my 30+ year career is that the civil servants in the EPA air office care deeply about providing clean air for everyone and doing it in the most efficient and effective way possible.
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Miles E. K. State and local air pollution agencies work around the clock to improve air quality everywhere. And by working with our EPA partners, we’ve seen terrific success!
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George G. I tried to quit more than a dozen times but was completely addicted. After my son was born, I knew I had to stop for good. I successfully quit through Freedom From Smoking and a year later got certified as a Facilitator. Now I help others quit.
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Vanessa N. During a visit to New York City, I was on a subway that got delayed underground. They asked everyone to exit temporarily, but with no clear place to go, we were stuck.
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Sandra P. A company based in Ireland intends to establish a sizable production facility in our vicinity, drawn by the absence of regulatory constraints.
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Jeanne W. As a child, I was always susceptible to lung irritation caused by pollens, dust, mold, and second-hand smoking.
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Richard S. C. My mother, Delores Inez Pollard Carter, was born on April 22, 1927, in Princeton, New Jersey. She was an educator, social worker, and artist.
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Amy B. This will be my 6th year participating in this amazing event.
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Alexandra S. I was diagnosed with Valley Fever in 2014 and battled it for many years. On October 15, 2021 I entered the hospital with an almost completely collapsed lung.
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David K. My name is David Kaufman, and this is why I make Every Step Count
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Racine M. Statistically, for Active Duty military personnel, National Guard and Reserve service members, and Veterans and their family members, the risk of lung cancer is higher than civilians.
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Sheila S. During October 2001, my mom, Ann, was busy enjoying life when she developed a peculiar cough that never improved, regardless of the medication or treatment she tried.
