SaskatcheWIN 50/50, Annual Report, Ban Vape Flavours E-Petition, and More!

The Pulmonary Post - Summer 2023

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Summer is in full swing! I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and that you're making the most of summer days.

Get ready for some summer excitement with our SaskatcheWIN 50/50! Grab your tickets for a chance to win up to $1,500,000, while also supporting lung health in Saskatchewan. Don't miss this opportunity to WIN BIG; tickets start at only $20!

Please join us in our mission to protect Canadian youth from the harmful effects of vaping by signing this E-Petition to Ban Vape Flavours (with the exception of tobacco flavor). Thousands of enticing flavors, such as cotton candy and bubble gum, specifically target our youth. Together, we can urge the Government of Canada to enforce this ban, and make a meaningful difference in protecting the health and future of our youth.

We are looking forward to our upcoming webinars in the Lung Life Webinar Series as follows: Asthma and Allergies on September 13th, Vaccines 101: Prevention is good medicine on October 3rd, and Spirometry 101: What you need to know on November 1st. Please mark your calendars and register for these informative sessions.

Save the date! On October 12th we want to celebrate lung health champions and advancements in Saskatchewan! Whether you're a patient, researcher, healthcare provider, or community partner, this event is for you. Expect inspiring stories, milestone celebrations, networking, and awards. Nominate someone deserving today!

We understand the challenges faced by individuals with long COVID (also known as post COVID condition) and that people in Saskatchewan need support. Thanks to the generous support of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, we have launched a comprehensive website providing up-to-date, evidence based, scientific information about long COVID. Find practical tips, tools, and resources to help manage symptoms.

Lung Saskatchewan is excited to be partnered with Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) for the 2022-2024 Solutions Program with a joint investment of $200,000 in the Lung Health Focus Area for the Innovation and Impact Grants. Lung Saskatchewan and SHRF have built a strong relationship over the years with a common objective of supporting health research in Saskatchewan.

On behalf of our volunteers and staff, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to all our supporters and donors. Your contributions enable us to continue our mission of improving lung health in Saskatchewan. Thank you!

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and wonderful summer!

Erin Kuan
President & CEO

SUMMER RAFFLE

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PURCHASE TICKETS

NEWS

Save the Date

Please consider joining us on Thursday, October 12th to celebrate lung health champions and advancements in lung health in Saskatchewan! Whether you are person with a lived experience of lung health, a researcher advancing treatments for and understanding of lung disease, a health care provider, or a community partner who powers our ability to affect change, this event is for you.

Attendees can look forward to inspiring stories, celebration of milestone efforts and contributions, and opportunities for networking.

Do you know of a person who should be nominated for an award? Please tell us more.

LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS

2022 Annual Report

At Lung Saskatchewan we value integrity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility as our guiding principles. We believe that all donors should be able to easily access our Annual Reports to see how this organization is fulfilling the mission to improve lung health, one breath at a time.

Please take a moment to review the 2022 Annual Report.

ANNUAL REPORT

Health Canada Approves BAT's Zonnic Non-Tobacco Nicotine Pouch For Sale in Canada

Health Canada revised its public advisory for non-tobacco nicotine pouches entitled "Unauthorized nicotine buccal pouches may pose serious health risks". This follows the approval this week of a nicotine pouch for sale.

Lung Saskatchewan Develops Long COVID Resources and Support

Lung Saskatchewan, with support from Saskatchewan Blue Cross, recently launched a website housing up-to-date, evidence based, scientific information about long COVID.

The website includes information on treatments currently available, prevention strategies, how to self-manage common symptoms, and more.

SHRF 2023-2024 Solutions Program Announced

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation’s (SHRF) 2022-2024 Solutions Program has launched and is now accepting applications!

Lung Saskatchewan and SHRF are pleased to have a partnered investment of $200,000 for Lung Health Research.

Looking for Volunteers!

Are you impacted by commercial tobacco? Are you interested in helping to improve smoking cessation opportunities in Saskatchewan? Join the smoking cessation focus group!

For more information about this study, please contact: Prasanna Kannan, rasanna.kannan@usask.ca

EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION

E-PETITION

Sign E-Petition to Ban Vape Flavours to Protect Canadian Youth!

Are you concerned about youth vaping? Vaping is a youth and young adult issue, and flavours target youth. There are thousands of flavours that target youth (like cotton candy and bubble gum) and we want the Government of Canada to ban them, with the exception of tobacco flavour.

A shocking 92% of Canadian youth who vape began with a flavoured product, and almost half of the youth surveyed said that they would quit vaping if they no longer had access to them. Amongst the thousands of vape flavour options, the top three preferred flavours cited by Canadian youth are mango, mint/menthol, and berry.

In Canada, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick, have already adopted legislation, and Quebec just introduced draft regulations to ban the sale of any vape liquid other than tobacco flavour.

Please help protect ALL Canadian youth and sign the e-petition TODAY.

The e-petition was initiated by Bianca Mammarella (Woodbridge, Ontario) and authorized by Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara to ban vape flavours.

SIGN THE E-PETITION

WEBINARS

Did you know 1 in 5 Canadians have lung disease? Asthma is common, but serious. It is one of the leading reasons for emergency department visits in children. 30% of Canadians are at risk of developing sleep apnea, a disease where you stop breathing in your sleep. In addition, anyone with lungs can become infected by viruses that can leave us breathless.

The Lung Life Webinar series offers a wide variety of topics including disease-specific presentations as well as education on lung health prevention.

Register for an upcoming webinar or watch the previously recorded webinars of the Lung Life Webinar topics.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Asthma and Allergies

Wednesday, September 13th 7 pm (CST)

Join us as Sara Han, Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Educator, provides a presentation which focuses on the importance of controlling both asthma and allergies.

Vaccines 101: Prevention is Good Medicine

Tuesday, October 3rd 7 pm (CST)

Pneumonia, COVID-19, and influenza are continuous threats to our lung health and overall health.

Join Dr. Alyson Kelvin, Virologist and Vaccinologist, to learn about these cutting edge vaccinations and why prevention is good medicine.

Spirometry 101: What you need to know

Wednesday, November 1st 7 pm (CST)

Many patients do not know what to expect before their breathing test and how best to prepare.

Join us with Dr. Brian Graham to find out everything you want and need to know about spirometry.

Watch the previously recorded webinars of the Lung Life Webinar topics.

Sleep Apnea 101
Ask The Experts. Is It Your Time to Quit?

The Lung Life Webinar Series is proudly sponsored by GSK.

INSPIRING STORIES

James Froh - Volunteer and Monthly Donor

“I was raised at Fort Qu’Appelle Sanatorium, a former sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis. My parents, Frank Froh and Peggy March met at a party held near Fort San in 1955.

Growing up at Fort San influenced my lifelong interests in health policy and governance, particularly, the fight to eliminate preventable lung disease.”

READ JAMES' STORY

Lung Health Stories

Do you have a story about your lung health? We would love to hear from you!

Sharing your story can inspire and encourage others on their lung health journey. Your story will also help raise awareness about lung diseases in Saskatchewan.

Please get in touch if you've got a story to share at info@lungsask.ca or call 306-343-9511.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING

Ralph Harris put on golf tournament fundraiser

Ralph Harris Brought His Community Together to Raise Money for Lung Sask!

Ralph Harris, a double lung transplant recipient (2020) and Shellbrook resident, brought the community together to raise $8,120 from golf fees, a silent auction, a 50/50 jackpot, and donations. 84 golfers took to the links in a Texas Scramble format to support Lung Saskatchewan’s mission.

Town of Hague's NHL Playoff Fantasy Draft Supports Local Charities

The town of Hague celebrated the 2023 NHL playoffs with a playoff fantasy draft in April to support local charities. The draft night raised $4,431 in total with Hague Spray Park, Teen Talk, and Lung Saskatchewan each receiving $1,477.

The event was organized by Cory Wagner, Sam Milne, and Kristy McKnight.

Whitetail Distillery

Actor, Kim Coates teamed up with Whitetail Distillery to launch their Perfect Shot Vodka in June. Some proceeds from the sales of the Perfect Shot Vodka was generously donated to Lung Saskatchewan to support our mission of improving lung health in the province.