History
Over our many decades, we have been known by several names: (1911 - 1920) Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, Santa Clara Anti Tuberculosis Association, Santa Clara County Anti-Tuberculosis Society, Santa Clara County Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and Santa Clara County Anti-Tuberculosis Association (1920 - 1960) Santa Clara County Tuberculosis Association (1960 - 1967) Santa Clara County Tuberculosis and Health Association (1967 - 1970) Tuberculosis and Health Association of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties (1970 - 1973) TB & Respiratory Disease Association of Santa Clara - San Benito Counties (1973 - 2006) American Lung Association (ALA) of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties (2006 - 2018) Breathe California of the Bay Area (2018 - present) Breathe California of the Bay Area, Golden Gate, and Central Coast
Specialties
Since 1911, we have worked to fight lung disease in all of its forms through a host of critical local programs. We believe the best way to make meaningful change is through local grassroots efforts and are committed to serving our diverse communities by offering programs that satisfy their various needs. Programs are hand tailored for our participants by taking into account their age and background in order to produce lasting and meaningful results. Through programs in the areas of asthma, COPD/lung cancer, environmental health, influenza, research, tobacco control, and tuberculosis, we seek to help people breathe easier and lead healthier lives.