Breathe Southern California (Breathe SoCal) is a 501(c)(3) environmental health nonprofit focused on improving the air quality and lung health of Southern Californians. Established in 1903, Breathe SoCal is the oldest public health organization in Los Angeles. Committed to promoting clean air and healthy lungs through research, education, advocacy, and technology, its programs focus on air quality, health education, patient care, and preventative measures to help all Southern Californians Breathe Easier.™
Breathe SoCal has been a leader in tobacco control since the 1960s and is actively addressing the teen vaping epidemic. Through partnerships with local leaders, healthcare providers, and policymakers, the organization advocates for environmental justice, equitable access to clean air, and programs to reduce smoking. The organization also funds and conducts research, and hosts an annual lecture series and medical conferences on the latest advancements in pulmonary medicine. Breathe SoCal's goal is to create healthier environments and ensure every community has access to clean air. Breathe SoCal was honored with the 2021 Clean Air Award for Air Quality Leadership from the region's clean air agency, the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Breathe Southern California, 5858 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles CA 90036 | (323) 935-8050
MEDIA CONTACT:
Nancy Lucas
Phone: 310-702-0199
Email: nlucas@breathesocal.org or nancy@nancylucapr.com
