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Upcoming Events
5
Oct
Please join us for the 2022 Fall Sleep Apnea Support Meeting. Anyone with sleep apnea, their family, partners, and caregivers are welcome to attend. The presentation topic is an overvi
6
Oct
Kids Are Not Little Adults: Differences in the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric vs Adult Asthma
Although asthma can be common in both children and adults, differences do exist. Presenter Dr. Connie Yang will discuss the differences that exist in the diagnosis and management of pediatric vs adult asthma.
25
Oct
Every year there is a period of time when influenza spreads in our communities and causes disease and outbreaks. Join presenter Paraag Trivedi as he reviews the burden of influenza and addresses the importance of vaccination.
26
Oct
You are invited to the final webinar in the Indigenous Care in Lung Health webinar series. Join presenter Dr. Sarah Oosman for this presentation titled Taking Action Towards Health Equity and Anti-racism in Health Care Practice.
1
Nov
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. Join presenter Dr. Stacey Lok as she provides an overview to ILD.
15
Nov
Severe asthma accounts for approximately 5 to 10% of those with asthma and refers to individuals who despite best efforts to manage, continue to have severe symptoms and asthma that remains uncontrolled. Join presenter Dr. Brianne Philipenko as she discusses a step by step approach to optimizing management and identifying those patients who may benefit from biologic therapy.
16
Nov
This meeting will focus on the importance of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for chronic lung diseases and feature some of the programs available in Saskatchewan.
22
Nov
Progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILDs) are a diverse group of ILDs that share a similar disease behavior, are characterized by a progressive disease course, and overlapping genetic, pathophysiological, and clinical features.
22
Nov
To honour lung month, the health care providers that work with people living with lung disease, the members in all of our support group spaces, as well as anyone caring for or living with lung disease, Linda Boryski is excited to provide a special PhysioYoga session focused on healing and balance.
29
Nov
COPD affects approximately 3 million Canadians, including 1.5 million Canadians who say they currently suffer from this disease and another 1.5 million undiagnosed Canadians. This makes COPD Canada's fourth leading cause of death. Join presenter Dr. Mohit Bhutani for this presentation on current management strategies for COPD.