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Policy update for CPAP benefit in Saskatchewan
February 1st, 2018
The SAIL Respiratory Equipment Program policy for the CPAP benefit has been updated to reflect recent program changes (implementation of a program fee on Oct. 1, 2017) and revised program eligibility criteria. This...
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2018 Research Funding Opportunity
December 6th, 2017
Saskatoon, SK – Funding Research Ideas That Inspire. Greater success in research is achieved when we work together to find solutions to the challenges facing Saskatchewan people. That is why the Lung Association of...
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Health groups urging Saskatchewan residents to protect themselves from radon-induced lung cancer
November 16th, 2017
Saskatoon - Radon is a colourless, odourless, tasteless radioactive gas comes from the breakdown of uranium found in the soil and rock. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and Saskatchewan is a hot spot....
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Breathing as One - Boehringer Ingelheim Canada COPD Catalyst Grant
November 13th, 2017
The Breathing as One - Boehringer Ingelheim Canada COPD Catalyst Grant competition promotes innovative research related to the treatment/quality of life, mechanism of disease, and health care services for COPD. Catalyst...
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Lung Month: Research beyond the numbers
November 1st, 2017
Ottawa, ON – This Lung Month, The Lung Association encourages all Canadians to take stock of each of their 22,000 daily breaths and acknowledge the donors and researchers who make them possible. This November, The Lung...
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Breathing Life into Research for Almost 100 Years
October 25th, 2017
From Dr. R. G. Ferguson conducting internationally recognized tuberculosis research in the 1920s to recruiting the first children's lung specialist to Saskatchewan in the late 1990s, and continuing today with research...
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Regina Radon Event
October 19th, 2017
Find out how to test, reduce radon, and breathe easy. Presentations by Health Canada, Certified Radon Mitigation Expert (Master Radon), The Lung Association and Take Action on Radon Saskatchewan.
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Calling All Schools to Get on Our Roster
September 20th, 2017
The Lung Association is all about breathing and we've teamed up with all five Saskatchewan WHL teams to educate Saskatchewan youth on being healthy.
WHL players will visit schools this Fall and educate students...
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UPDATE: Province Adjusts Approach to Sleep Apnea Services
September 13th, 2017
Update - January 2018
The provincial government has further announced a change to it's CPAP policy which will go into effect on February 1st. New details here.
Update - September 2017
The provincial...
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Sleep Apnea Support Group Meetings
August 23rd, 2017
The provincial government has just announced a change in it's decision to end the free loan of CPAP equipment. CPAP equipment will instead be available for loan at a discounted rate through the Government of...
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