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.
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Empower
Educate
Our Goal & Vision
Better Lung Health for Everyone
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Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania
We’re live from Health-O-Rama for the Annual Zlupko Family Cook-Off!
We hope you are gearing up for our biggest day of the year! (We know we are!) Our Beacon of Light on Lung Cancer Benefit Walk is happening today! It’s not too late to join us, if you want to help us walk to raise funds for our Lung Cancer patients! Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 8 a.m. at the Logan Valley Mall. We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you to all our participants. Today is going to be a great day! (Don’t forget to stick around for Health-O-Rama from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!)
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.