The Pulmonary Post - February 2026
The Pulmonary Post - February 2026
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This February, we’re proud to celebrate 115 years of improving lung health in Saskatchewan. From our beginnings in 1911 as the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League, to the education, advocacy, research and support programs we deliver today, our mission has always been the same: to help people breathe easier. Over more than a century, we have walked alongside families, communities, and healthcare teams, responding to the changing lung health needs of Saskatchewan.

To mark this milestone, we're launching “115 for 115”, an invitation for 115 people to give $15 a month (or make a one-time gift of $115) to help carry this legacy forward. These gifts support the programs, education, advocacy, and research that have defined Lung Saskatchewan’s impact for 115 years, and will continue to move lung health forward across the province. You can support the campaign by visiting: donate.lungsask.ca.

115 years is a remarkable milestone, but it is also a reminder that our work is far from done. Every step we take, and every life we touch, is made possible by the generosity of donors, the dedication of volunteers, and the engagement of communities across the province.

So, take a moment, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy the latest newsletter. Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us carry Lung Saskatchewan’s mission forward.

Erin Kuan
President & CEO 
QUIT SMOKING CHALLENGE
Join the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge

Love your lungs.

We are in the final weeks of the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge and there is still time to join and win prizes! Now is the perfect moment to take a step toward better lung health.

If you’re thinking about quitting or cutting back on smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. When you join, you’ll get:

  • Chances at prizes
  • Expert resources and tips
  • A supportive community
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy discount coupon
  • Stories from local ambassadors

Sign up now at www.SaskQuits.ca and join the Saskatchewan Quits Facebook Group!
 
SIGN UP TODAY
LUANA'S LEGACY FUND
Luana Hiebert
Applications Opening!
 

Luana Hiebert was an extraordinary ambassador for Lung Saskatchewan. She bravely shared her story of radon-induced lung cancer, raising awareness, inspiring action, and helping to protect countless families.

Luana's Legacy Fund, generously supported through donations and corporate sponsorships, continues her impact. The fund provides compassionate support for anyone on a lung cancer journey or those in need of radon mitigation, while also helping to fund education and awareness about the dangers of radon.

To access this support, applications will be accepted through Luana's Legacy Fund, part of our Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program.

Applications open on Monday, February 23.

You can help honour Luana's Legacy in the following ways:

Thank you to the following generous corporate contributors who are leading the support of Luana's Legacy, in addition to the many private contributions.


INSPIRING STORIES
The Haddocks
Feel The Love

“Quitting smoking wasn’t easy for my husband. When he was young, Gord worked at his father’s drug store, where he had easy access to cigarettes. From the store windows, he watched teenaged boys tuck their cigarette packages under their T-shirt sleeves, get into their cars, and squeal down Main Street. He could see himself being that cool. By high school, he was having about ten smokes per week. His cigarette addiction crept into our lives slowly."
~ Maureen Haddock

When Gord Haddock quit smoking, it didn’t just change his life — it changed his family’s future, especially after their youngest daughter developed asthma.

Thanks to donors like you, Lung Saskatchewan can continue offering education and support to help people breathe easier and live healthier lives.
READ AND SHARE THE HADDOCKS STORY
SUPPORT MEETINGS
Wildfire Smoke Support Meeting
Wildfire Smoke

Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:30 pm (CST/SK)

Join us for a special support meeting focused on living with lung disease during wildfire season. This session will be led by Téa and Blake, two 4th-year nursing students from the University of Saskatchewan completing their community placement with Lung Saskatchewan.

While the primary focus will be pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease, this meeting is open to anyone living with lung disease who is impacted by wildfire smoke, including those with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions.
REGISTER
PODCAST

Tune into our Let's Talk Lungs podcast, as we explore ways to improve lung health, one breath at a time. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, health care professional, or just wanting to learn about lung health, there is something for everyone! Listen now!

UPCOMING PODCAST
A Second Breath, A Stronger Voice. A Singer's Lung Transplant Story.

To celebrate National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Lungs podcast host Nurse Jill sits down with professional singer and double lung transplant recipient Darcy Murdoch.

He shares his powerful journey from losing his breath to finding his voice again. Celebrating 11 years with his new lungs, Darcy reflects on life after transplant, the gift of organ donation, and what it truly means to receive a second breath—and a stronger voice.
INSPIRED BREATHING

Inspired Breathing provides continuing education events for health care professionals that are responsive, innovative, and centred around partnership. We are proud to deliver interactive, in-person, and virtual events. Register early to secure your spot.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Lung Cancer Care Reimagined
Lung Cancer Care Reimagined: Screening, Innovation, and What’s Next

Tuesday, March 10th @ 12 pm (CST/SK)

Join us for this informative webinar as we hear from Dr. Joseph Ojah, MD, FRCSC about the importance of lung cancer detection, screening, and innovations that are improving the patient journey, including advances in technology and care delivery.

This webinar is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and GSK partnership.
REGISTER
Asthma in Canada
Asthma in Canada: Let’s Find It, Treat It, and Control It.

Thursday, April 23rd @ 12 pm (CST/SK)

Join us for an engaging and clinically relevant webinar featuring Dr. Shawn Aaron, one of Canada’s leading respiratory medicine experts. This session is designed for healthcare professionals, respiratory educators, clinicians, and public health advocates committed to improving asthma care in our communities.

This webinar is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and GSK partnership.
REGISTER
RESPTREC WEBINARS
RESPTREC Webinar

Join us as we bring together top experts to discuss lung health topics, and empower health care professionals to deliver informed, patient-focused health care experiences to those living with lung disease.

The RESPTREC Webinar Series is proudly sponsored by AstraZeneca.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
Practical AI in Respiratory Care
Practical AI in Respiratory Care: Safe, Useful, and Clinically Relevant Tools for Front-Line Practice

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 @ 6:30 pm (CST/SK)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe safe and appropriate uses of AI in clinical practice.
  • Apply AI tools to summarize respiratory guidelines and distill new evidence into clear, actionable clinical pearls for everyday practice.
  • Use AI to create patient-friendly education materials that support respiratory care.

This webinar is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and AstraZeneca partnership.
REGISTER
COMMUNITIES OF SUPPORT

Our online communities are a platform for patients and caregivers to ask questions, share their stories, as well as provide encouragement and peer support to one another.

Coordinated by Certified Respiratory Health Professionals from Lung Saskatchewan, we provide timely information and resources to guide you through tough times.

Our active communities of support include: 

Find the power of community in our lung health support groups. Join us to connect with individuals who relate to your journey. Together, we can make a difference in each other's lives.
Lung Helpline

Our Lung Helpline is a free, confidential lung information service, managed by Certified Respiratory Educators. 

Educators are available to answer your questions about breathing and lung diseases Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. 

Call 1-833-385-LUNG (5864).

2308 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3
(306) 343-9511

info@lungsask.ca
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