Respiratory Health Association

Our spotlight series continues! We're honoring even more incredible people and partners who made our 2026 Summer Reception unforgettable. Swipe to meet them!

Alyssa Sichrovsky, for her leadership and dedication on our Associate's Board.
Cook County Department of Public Health, Outstanding Partner, for their work in to***co control.
THE MART, Corporate Partner of the Year, for their generous support.

Stay tuned for more spotlights! Thank you to each of you for making a difference.

Breaking up is hard to do, especially with ni****ne.

We're proud to amplify Chicago Department of Public Health's Me & Nic Broke Up campaign and this new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast. Youth va**ng remains one of the biggest threats to lung health in Chicago, and conversations like this one, are exactly how we start changing the culture around ni****ne use.

Give it a listen and learn more at MeAndNicBrokeUp.com. 🫁💨

“Me & Nic Broke Up” is a CDPH campaign that encourages Chicago youth to break away from their toxic relationships with ni****ne and instead to focus on their personal well-being. On a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, we collaborate with From The ‘Go Show and True Star Foundation to encourage a candid discussion around awareness and support for those most impacted by va**ng.

Listen at https://chi.gov/4yDr78K

Co-hosts Gary Langfield Jr. and Iesha Brown talk with CDPH spokesperson Juan Ortega and Gen Z creator of the viral “Scuba” dance, Desean “Scuba” Logan-Russell, about why it’s important to discuss vape-free living, the negative effects of smoking, the predatory marketing of ni****ne companies, and resources available to those who want to “break up with with nic.”

Visit https://MeAndNicBrokeUp.com⁠ for more information.

At our 2026 Summer Reception, we honored so many incredible people making a difference in lung health. We're kicking off a series to spotlight them, starting with these four. Swipe to meet them!

AutoPEEPS Cow Team, for their continued dedication to CowaLUNGa and the fight for lung health.
Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam and Team Delta Force, for their impact through Hustle Chicago.
Kristina Hamilton, Outstanding Advocate, for her passion and leadership in advocacy.
Matt Siemer, honored posthumously for a lifetime of difference in asthma care.

Stay tuned for more spotlights! Thank you to each of you for making a difference.

In case you missed it, Respiratory Health Association was pleased to welcome Susanna McColley to our Board of Directors!

Dr. McColley is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric pulmonary medicine with more than three decades of experience in clinical care, research, and education. She serves as Professor of Pediatrics in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and as Scientific Director for Interdisciplinary Research Partnerships at the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Her work spans cystic fibrosis, pediatric lung disease, and health equity, and she has been recognized with Presidential Commendations from the American Thoracic Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Quality Care Awards, and has been named one of the Best Doctors in Chicago by Castle Connolly every year from 2012 through 2025.

"I'm humbled and thrilled to join the RHA Board of Directors. RHA's mission aligns with my values and career focus to improve respiratory health for all, and I'm excited to bring my experience in child health to the board," said Dr. McColley.

We are excited to have Dr. McColley join us and look forward to the impact she will make.

We're launching a free asthma handbook made just for students! "Your Asthma and You: A Guide to Healthy Breathing" covers triggers, medications, doctor visits, emotions, and more in a colorful, kid-friendly format.

Illinois caregivers can pre-order their free copy at resphealth.org/asthma

Showhouse @ The Mart is next Wednesday and the silent auction alone is reason enough to come. Bid on a private dinner for 10 inside a 1930s bank vault, a Scalamandrè Botany Bay pillow set, a House of Rohl faucet of your choice, plus sports tickets, concerts, travel, and more.

All proceeds support the Respiratory Health Association. More information in our bio. See you May 20!