Lungs at Work

01/29/2026

The National Coalition of Black Lung & Respiratory Disease Clinics, Inc. 2026 Conference is coming to Pittsburgh, PA September 23-25, 2026. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

Conference registration fee $300. Active and retired coal miners and their spouses/widows/companions are exempt from
registration fees.

Please note: Registration for this conference is exclusively for all classes of membership of the Coalition and other qualifying persons only. It is up to individuals to determine if they qualify. The Coalition reserves the right to grant final approval for all registrants to attend this conference.

01/25/2026

Check out the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s article on Lungs at Work! https://pge.post-gazette.com/.pf/showstory/202601220086/3?fields=Title%2CSubTitle%2CByline

📰 Today's front page: Jan. 25, 2026

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01/23/2026

Due to the weather, Lungs at Work's office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Staff will be working remotely. Give us a call if you need assistance.

12/18/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Lungs at Work!

Our office will be closed December 22-26.

12/18/2025

The Washington County Human Services featured Lungs at Work in their December Newsletter. Check us out on page 3!

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Lungs at Work will be closed November 27-28, 2025. We will resume our normal operating hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.

11/13/2025

Stop by and say Hello at the Thanks for Giving Community Day.

10/21/2025

Celebrating our wonderful respiratory care team this week! We have the most amazing Respiratory Therapists!

10/15/2025

Yesterday, miners gathered outside the Department of Labor to encourage President Trump to enforce black lung protections, including the Silica rule.

Black lung disease has been on the rise for twenty years, affecting thousands of coal mining families across the country. The disease is incurable and progressive, meaning that it gets worse over time. One reason that it has been increasing is due to increased silica or rock dust within coal seams. Silica dust is more toxic than coal dust and penetrates deeper into miners' lungs. The dust particles are sharp and can lodge in the lungs permanently, leading to more severe and rapid-onset forms of the disease.

If you are a coal miner you should get your lungs checked. Give us a call today to see how we can help! (724) 941-1650

Miners, their supporters and medical experts rallied in Washington, calling on the Trump administration to enforce black lung protections.

09/25/2025

Come by and say hello at the Washington County Senior Expo!

09/23/2025

Are you a coal miner who has noticed a change in your breathing? Come and get your lungs checked!

We are holding a black lung screening event at the American Legion Post 992 in Mt. Morris, PA on Thursday, October 9 beginning at 8a. Screenings include: health assessment including vitals, pulmonary screening, diffusing capacity test, pulse oximetry, six-minute walk test, and a prescription for a chest x-ray which will be read for black lung. All testing will be billed to your insurance.

Additionally, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding Federal black lung disability claims and can assist you with completing an application for benefits.

Appointments are required, please call 724-941-1650 to schedule.

Lungs at Work is a nonprofit black lung clinic located in McMurray, PA. For more information, visit: www.lungsatworkpa.org

09/23/2025

Are you a coal miner who has noticed a change in your breathing? Come and get your lungs checked!

We are holding a black lung screening event at the American Legion Post 639 in Claysville, PA on Wednesday, October 1 beginning at 8a. Screenings include: health assessment including vitals, pulmonary screening, diffusing capacity test, pulse oximetry, six-minute walk test, and a prescription for a chest x-ray which will be read for black lung. All testing will be billed to your insurance.

Additionally, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding Federal black lung disability claims and can assist you with completing an application for benefits.

Appointments are required, please call 724-941-1650 to schedule.

Lungs at Work is a nonprofit black lung clinic located in McMurray, PA. For more information, visit: www.lungsatworkpa.org