It is officially the season of sweaters, pumpkins, and costumes! October also ushers us into a time of reflection and gratitude and at Lung Saskatchewan, we are especially grateful for our community of loyal supporters like you for cheering us on in our mission to improve lung health in Saskatchewan.
The Lung Sask 50/50raffle launched last month, and the jackpot keeps growing! Don’t miss out on your chance to WIN BIG! Each raffle ticket costs only $30 and all funds raised support vital research, advocacy, education, and patient support programs in Saskatchewan.
The Indigenous Care in Lung Health Webinar Series continues this month on October 26 with the final webinar in the series titled ‘Taking Action Towards Health Equity and Anti-racism in Health Care Practice’. The Fall Webinar Series also kicks off on October 25, please read on to learn more about our lineup of enlightening webinars and how to register.
Season 4 of Tackle Radon is on and we want you to get in the game and protect your family! Did you know radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada? Radon is in all our homes and the only way to know how much is to test it. Please order your test today at www.TackleRadon.ca! A big thank you to our sponsors for making Season 4 of Tackle Radon a reality.
In addition, the Lung Saskatchewan team recently visited the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) laboratory. Our team was given a full guided tour of the SRC facility and also got to see first-hand how radon tests are analyzed. We’d like to thank the SRC team for the wonderful reception we received!
Have you bought your tickets to our special Cabaret event? This is a special event with entertainment like no other and one you do not want to miss! Join us on November 24 for a wonderful evening of superb performances, amazing food, and great conversations!
Enjoy your October, and stay well.
Sincerely,
Erin Kuan President & CEO
CURRENT CAMPAIGNS
Have you tested your home for Radon?
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. The goal of the Tackle Radon campaign is to drive awareness about radon gas exposure and to get Canadians to test their homes.
Do you know how much radon is in your home? Join our Tackle Radon team to prevent lung cancer by testing your home today!
Thank you sponsors!
Tackle Radon is in its fourth season and we could not run this program without the partnership of our four lung health charities, BC Lung Foundation, Alberta Lung, Lung Saskatchewan, and The Lung Association, Manitoba as well as our corporate sponsors!
Champion Title Sponsor Take Action on Radon
All Star Sponsors Air Things Radon Environmental Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program
Come enjoy an event like no other -- Lung Saskatchewan's CABARET!!
Picture this… you arrive at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, and are directed to the red carpet in your best cocktail party attire. As you enter the room, colour, lights and groovy music surround you. An aerial artist descending from the ceiling may take your breath away, but then a drag entertainer, Chelazon Leroux, saunters by oozing of sass, and as you are seated at your table, a roving Magic Ben quickly proves that the hands are quicker than the eye. As you make your way to one of the many diverse foodie stations, you peruse the silent auction, and digital program. Suddenly, a spotlight shines on a corner stage and a ringleader appears!
Curious? Then come along! Join us on Thursday, November 24th for a night you won't forget. You’ll laugh, be awestruck, be fueled with great food and beverages, and surely be moved by inspiring moments showcasing the impact of Lung Saskatchewan.
The Usual Suspects: New Vaccinations Against Common Threats
Oct. 25, 2022 12:00 CST
Every year there is a period of time when influenza spreads in our communities and causes disease and outbreaks. Join presenter Paraag Trivedi as he reviews the burden of influenza and addresses the importance of vaccination.
This webinar is part of our Fall Webinar Series, and is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur.
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. Join presenter Dr. Stacey Lok as she provides an overview of ILD.
This webinar is part of our Fall Webinar Series, and is sponsored by Roche.
Join Dr. Lyle Melenka for this presentation on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AAT), sometimes known simply as “alpha-1”, is a genetic disease primarily affecting the lungs and liver.
This webinar is part of our Fall Webinar Series, and is sponsored by Grifols.
Join presenter Dr. Brianne Philipenko as she discusses a step by step approach to optimizing management and identifying those patients who may benefit from biologic therapy.
This webinar is part of our Fall Webinar Series, and is sponsored by GSK.
This meeting will focus on the importance of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for chronic lung diseases and feature some of the programs available in Saskatchewan. Our presenter is Tristan Etcheverry, Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Saskatoon Pulmonary Rehab Program.
People with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease, and Long COVID are welcome, along with family and caregivers.
To learn more about all of our support groups including Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sleep Apnea, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, Smoking Cessation, COPD, Asthma, and COVID-19, click here!
NEWS
Lung Saskatchewan's team visited the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) labs to learn about the environmental testing and analysis performed in this ground-breaking Saskatchewan lab.
Did you know that this laboratory is the only radon accredited testing lab in Canada? When you purchase a radon test from Lung Saskatchewan, it will be analyzed at SRC.
The team was particularly excited to see a demonstration of how radon tests are processed and analyzed. It was also interesting to learn that radon tests can be processed in an hour.
A huge thank you to our partners Jeff Zimmer, Laboratory Manager, Vicki Snook, Radiochemistry Supervisor, Roxane Ortmann, Supervisor of Client Services, and their team for giving us this opportunity!
