LungPATHs

Prayers up, Tobacco down.

Start with connection

Choose a step that feels right today.

Two adults sit on the grass with a child between them in warm evening light. One kisses the top of the child's head while the child smiles toward the camera.

Who are you staying well for?

LungPATHs was created with Indigenous Elders and community partners to support you and your family. You will find care, respect, and plain language on every page.

AI/AN (American Indian/Alaska Native) is a U.S. government classification that reflects the political relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government and is used to identify Indigenous peoples in the United States. Indigenous is a broader term that refers to the original peoples of a region and encompasses diverse Nations, cultures, languages, and governance systems worldwide. We use these terms interchangeably as appropriate, depending on the context.

Respecting your medicine bag Carrying what keeps you grounded Caring for your lungs What do you want your lungs to help you keep doing? Support for your next step What kind of support would feel good today?Community photos and quotes are shared with permission. Choosing a 
next step with tobacco Understanding tobacco in its different forms Why LungPATHs exists LungPATHs was built with and for American Indian and Alaska Native people. We are a small but mighty team of clinicians, researchers, and community members creating pathways to lung health.

It’s okay to pause.

You can go back and choose a different path later.