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The Lung Association of Saskatchewan is excited to host an education session on an overview of oxygen benefits for people who are funded by the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program through the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada.

Presenters from Non-Insured Health Benefits:
Caleb Durk, Senior Program Officer
Peggy McDougall, MSc(A) RN - MSE Review Centre Manager
Danika Rivet, RN, R. Kin - MSE Policy Analyst
Janice Staruiala, MS&E Benefit Analyst

Presenter from the Saskatchewan Health Authority:
Lynzie Rindero, Senior Respiratory Therapist - North Battleford Union Hospital

The target audience is Saskatchewan SAIL home oxygen testers, respiratory therapists, home oxygen health professionals, and other health care providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners.

Learning objectives:
1. To improve understanding of NIHB home oxygen benefit policies and funding criteria.
2. To improve understanding of current practices and local policy for NIHB home oxygen testing.
3. To improve access to home oxygen testing for people with NIHB benefits.