The MEGA Lung Exhibit Comes to Eastern Idaho Public Health

Monday September 16, 2024

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The MEGA Lung Exhibit Comes to Eastern Idaho Public Health 

Celebrate World Lung Day on September 23rd 

Idaho Falls, Idaho– Eastern Idaho Public Health is hosting the MEGA Lung Exhibit in their Idaho Falls office location at 1250 Hollipark Drive in honor of World Lung Day on Monday, September 23rd between 9:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. Community members including individuals and families are welcome to come and walk through a ‘larger than life’ MEGA Lung inflatable display and learn about available resources provided by Eastern Idaho Public Health.  

Harmful substances that damage the lungs are more prevalent than one would first believe. Truth Initiative (America's largest nonprofit public health organization committed to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction) released the statistic, “718,217 pounds of toxic chemicals were released from U.S. tobacco production facilities in 2021.” In addition, the Office of Drug Policy released in 2024 that 1 in 5 Idaho teens have tried a vape product. 

Join Eastern Idaho Public Health as we highlight health education within the light of substance misuse prevention. Educational resources for parents and caregivers, as well as activities for youth and children will be provided.  

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