Dedicated to
Inform, Empower, & Educate
Individuals on how to improve
all aspects of lung health.
The Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA for Lung Health
The Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA was formed as a non-profit corporation in 2013 by George M. Zlupko, M.D., FCCP., to focus on education and the high tech development of pulmonary services in Central PA. The Foundation is a major supporting element of the Lung Disease Center, as well as a willing partner to other local organizations involved in improving the services for lung disease patients in the region. The Foundation provides educational resources such as printed material, events, a speaking series and presentations.
Our Mission & History
George M. Zlupko, M.D., FCCP.
Founder of the Lung Disease Foundation
George M. Zlupko, M.D., FCCP. founded the Altoona Lung Specialists practice in 1977 in Altoona, Pennsylvania and then went on to form the Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA in 2013 and is the Chairman of the Foundation Board.
Dr. Zlupko writes a weekly column, “Ask The Specialist”, which is published in the Altoona Mirror featuring up-to-date news and advice on lung health. Dr. Zlupko is renowned on the East Coast as a guest lecturer/speaker for medical professionals on subjects ranging from COPD and Lung Disease to smoking cessation.
Inform
Empower
Educate
Our Goal & Vision
Better Lung Health for Everyone
News & Events
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Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania
"The year 1918 will be remembered in medical history as the year of the most deadly influenza pandemic the US and the world had yet seen."Read more in this week's #TheBuzz by Dr. Z! Follow the link ...
Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer in both men and women; however, if caught in it’s earliest stages there is a 5-year survival rate between 85% and 100%. Our Early Detection Program helps detect cancer as early as possible in our patients. Learn more: lungdiseasefoundation.org/early-detection-program/
Our efforts would not be
possible without your help
Your generous donation makes a difference in the community. Help us to continue to inform, empower, and educate others on the importance of lung healthy and healthy habits.
Able to donate your time? We are always looking for volunteers to help with local events so that we can continue to offer fun activities to promote lung health.