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We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! Lung Saskatchewan continues to work within the strategic pillars of Impact, Sustainability, and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), which guide the organization's work.
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We are shaping new opportunities for health care professional education under the Inspired Breathing brand.
This special edition of CR3 magazine shares the powerful stories of eight radon ambassadors from across Canada.
Upcoming Events
8
Sep
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. George Zhanel from the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this conversation, they will uncover everything we should know about RSV and other respiratory viruses and vaccines.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. George Zhanel from the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this conversation, they will uncover everything we should know about RSV and other respiratory viruses and vaccines.
10
Sep
We welcome Lauren Nobel-Lang who will be guiding us through the basics of advance care planning and our available resources.
17
Sep
WEBINAR
We welcome Dr. Brian Conway as he explores with us an important question regarding immunization: What is the risk of ‘not’ immunizing against RSV or Shingles living with chronic lung disease, and how do we open up the conversation about making this decision?
We welcome Dr. Brian Conway as he explores with us an important question regarding immunization: What is the risk of ‘not’ immunizing against RSV or Shingles living with chronic lung disease, and how do we open up the conversation about making this decision?
22
Sep
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada. In their conversation, they will explore mRNA as a technology and learn why it is such a good fit for vaccines and other therapies.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada. In their conversation, they will explore mRNA as a technology and learn why it is such a good fit for vaccines and other therapies.
24
Sep
WEBINAR
Dr. Dawn Bowdish will share her expertise about how we can best serve our older adults, as we weave through decision-making about COVID and RSV vaccine options, timing, and communication.
Dr. Dawn Bowdish will share her expertise about how we can best serve our older adults, as we weave through decision-making about COVID and RSV vaccine options, timing, and communication.
1
Oct
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing, hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Cora Constantinescu to help us unpack what the RSV virus means for infants, who is most at risk, and what families can do to protect their little ones.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing, hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Cora Constantinescu to help us unpack what the RSV virus means for infants, who is most at risk, and what families can do to protect their little ones.
1
Oct
SUPPORT MEETING
Please join us for our Sleep Apnea Support Meeting on Wednesday, October 1st at 1:30 PM (CST).
Please join us for our Sleep Apnea Support Meeting on Wednesday, October 1st at 1:30 PM (CST).
8
Oct
WEBINAR
Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser will join us to talk about ILAs (Interstitial lung abnormalities). ILAs are common and can be an early sign of lung disease developing. This webinar will provide you with a greater understanding of ILA prevalence, clinical significance, and associated risk factors.
Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser will join us to talk about ILAs (Interstitial lung abnormalities). ILAs are common and can be an early sign of lung disease developing. This webinar will provide you with a greater understanding of ILA prevalence, clinical significance, and associated risk factors.
15
Oct
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Connie Yang, Pediatric Respirologist at Toronto’s SickKids. In their conversation with Dr. Yang they will explore recent changes to asthma management for kids and also talk about what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Connie Yang, Pediatric Respirologist at Toronto’s SickKids. In their conversation with Dr. Yang they will explore recent changes to asthma management for kids and also talk about what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission.
16
Oct
WEBINAR
This webinar features guest presenter Dr. Ronald F. Grossman - a practicing Respirologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. With extensive contributions to national and international respiratory guidelines and over 90 published articles, Dr. Grossman brings deep expertise in respiratory tract infections and pneumonia to this important discussion.
This webinar features guest presenter Dr. Ronald F. Grossman - a practicing Respirologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. With extensive contributions to national and international respiratory guidelines and over 90 published articles, Dr. Grossman brings deep expertise in respiratory tract infections and pneumonia to this important discussion.
29
Oct
WEBINAR
Guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Marciniuk, MD, FRCPC will be talking about COPD and Peak Inspiratory Flow: Does it Matter?
Guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Marciniuk, MD, FRCPC will be talking about COPD and Peak Inspiratory Flow: Does it Matter?
30
Oct
Save the Date! Join us on Thursday, October 30th to celebrate lung health champions in Saskatchewan!
30
Oct
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Nurse Jill chats with regional radiation specialist Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada about all things radon. Tune in to learn about this radioactive gas and what you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Nurse Jill chats with regional radiation specialist Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada about all things radon. Tune in to learn about this radioactive gas and what you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk.
5
Nov
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. In this conversation, they will uncover the health inequities that exist among our Indigenous populations in relation to exposure to wildfires and just how it is impacting their health.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. In this conversation, they will uncover the health inequities that exist among our Indigenous populations in relation to exposure to wildfires and just how it is impacting their health.
19
Nov
PODCAST
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In their conversation with Dr. Bhutani they will talk about all things COPD – the new Canadian and global guidelines for treatment; the upcoming role biologic therapies will play in disease management; and what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In their conversation with Dr. Bhutani they will talk about all things COPD – the new Canadian and global guidelines for treatment; the upcoming role biologic therapies will play in disease management; and what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission.
12
Jan
PODCAST
Get inspired as Nurse Jill chats with two remarkable young women who have turned a scary diagnosis into an opportunity to empower people to know about radon and how to reduce their risk of lung cancer.
Get inspired as Nurse Jill chats with two remarkable young women who have turned a scary diagnosis into an opportunity to empower people to know about radon and how to reduce their risk of lung cancer.