About Us

Breathe PA, headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit  that helps western Pennsylvanians achieve and maintain optimal lung health through education, prevention, awareness, and direct services.

For nearly a century, Breathe PA has been a pioneer in the fight against lung disease. In 1905, the Pittsburgh Sanatorium, known as the “House on the Hill,” was opened by the organization in what is now the Hill District. The hospital provided local tuberculosis patients with the only known remedy for the disease at the time – rest and fresh air.

Throughout its rich history, Breathe PA has been a leader in providing people with the tools and knowledge to manage and to become advocates for their lung health by continually expanding programs and services to educate the community on chronic lung diseases including tuberculosis, COPD and asthma. Breathe PA provides smoking cessation services and resources for individuals and businesses alike. Education and prevention programs are also offered to prevent lung diseases for our future generations.

Breathe PA's services are available to residents of 10 counties including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. To learn more about Breathe PA's services, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, contact us today.

Breathe PA’s mission is to empower western Pennsylvanians to breathe better and live healthier through education and awareness of lung health in our community.

Breathe PA's vision is to impact respiratory disease through increased program reach by serving as a conduit between consumers, the community, and providers, and by supporting life-changing education and lung health research.