Lung Sask

04/24/2026

💫 Next Week: Lung Transplant Support Meeting

💡 What to Expect After a Lung Transplant Journey
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12 pm (CST)
💻 Online – join from anywhere!

To celebrate National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, join us as we welcome Bora Cho, Registered Nurse and Transplant Coordinator with the Saskatchewan Transplant Team.

Drawing on her experience supporting patients and families, Bora will walk participants through the lung transplant journey, offering an honest and compassionate look at what to expect after a lung transplant. She will speak to both the hope and joy that many experience, as well as the realities and challenges that can arise along the way.

Register now 👉www.lungsask.ca/events/332

You are not alone. 💙

04/23/2026

For 115 years, volunteers have been part of every step. 💙

From behind-the-scenes moments to community events, their time, care, and commitment have helped shape lung health in Saskatchewan.

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the people who make this work possible. Often quietly, but always meaningfully.

As we celebrate our 115th anniversary, we’re reminded that it takes a community.

👉 Want to be part of what’s next? We’re inviting 115 people to become monthly donors at $15/month or make a one-time gift of $115.

Give today 👉 donate.lungsask.ca

04/23/2026

🎙️ Launching soon: Engineering Immunity: The Future of mRNA Technology and Respiratory Vaccines

In this upcoming episode of the Let’s Talk Lungs Podcast, hosts Trent and Lori sit down for a timely conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor at Moderna Canada.

Dr. Brown will unpack what’s on the horizon: how mRNA platforms are evolving, what that could mean for the next generation of respiratory vaccines, and where the most exciting innovation may be headed.

🎧 Tune in Wednesday, May 6 at 12 PM (CST)
www.lungsask.ca/Letstalklungs-podcast

This podcast is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and Moderna, Inc. Canada partnership.

04/22/2026

🌍 This let’s talk about inhalers.

There are many types of inhalers and some are more harmful to the environment than others.

Researchers from across Canada have collaborated with patients and healthcare professionals, including Lung Saskatchewan, to create Inhaler Conversation Aids to help you:

-Easily compare inhalers by their carbon footprint
- Have meaningful conversations that reflect patient priorities
- Make climate-conscious prescribing part of everyday care

Explore the conversation aids at: ‘lungtoolkit.com/eco’ and become part of the conversation. 🌱

04/21/2026

One week away! 🩺

💻 Inspired Breathing Webinar
🫁 Pneumococcal Disease in Canada: An Evolving Burden on Respiratory Health
📆Tuesday, April 28th at 12:00 pm (CST/SK)

Join us for an Inspired Breathing Webinar with Dr. Rupesh Chawla and discover the latest insights and clinical implications of pneumococcal disease in Canada.

Learn how the burden of pneumococcal disease is evolving, how to identify patients at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, and how to apply evidence-informed strategies to improve prevention in clinical practice.

👉 Register now: www.lungsask.ca/events/335

This webinar is supported through a Lung Saskatchewan and Pfizer Canada partnership.

04/21/2026

🤠 Win TWO weekend passes to Country Thunder Saskatchewan plus $250 cash!

🎟️ Tickets start at only $30, buy now for your chance to win.
👉 www.BreatheStrong.ca/WinBig

Plus, every ticket supports lung health in Saskatchewan.

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04/18/2026

What started as a simple conversation in the neighbourhood led a Saskatchewan resident to test their home for radon. The results were higher than expected and led them to take action to protect their health and share what they learned with others.

“I first heard about radon testing from my neighbours, many of whom test regularly. When I tested my home, my radon level was 596 Bq/m³. I was somewhat surprised because my house felt fine, but at the same time, I wasn’t surprised, knowing some of the levels of other homes in my community.

I felt the radon levels in my home were too high to ignore or put off. At the time, I was able to afford to have the work done, so I decided to move forward. Since the system has been installed, my readings have been much lower. The highest has been around 69 Bq/m³, but they usually hover around 45 Bq/m³. These are winter readings, so the levels are even lower in the summer when the windows are open. I have a monitor that gives a weekly average. I’ve been a little surprised and pleased with these results, especially since part of my house has a dirt crawlspace that we haven’t been able to seal.

I connected with Lung Saskatchewan after the company that installed my mitigation system shared information about available subsidies. I wasn’t eligible for support from a different grant because the work had already been completed, but I did receive some support from Lung Saskatchewan.

I have been able to share my experience and knowledge of the process of testing and installing the system. Also, because many people in town have dirt crawlspaces that are difficult to seal, I've been able to report my good results, which people may find encouraging. If I could say one thing to other homeowners, it would be this: test for radon. It’s the right thing to do. Find out your levels, then worry about what comes next.”

Have you tested your home? Get your radon test at www.homeradontest.ca

04/17/2026

Dr. Erika Penz is proud to call the Prairies home, and her work is focused on research that makes a real difference for patients right here in Saskatchewan.

“There is so much work left to be done. As I have been more involved in lung research, it has become very clear that it is broadly underfunded, particularly when you look at the burden that lung disease places on people and our health system.

When we support local research, the benefits stay right here. Your support makes this work possible."

Read Dr. Erika Penz’s story and how she’s advancing lung health.
👉 www.lungsask.ca/rooted-saskatchewan-driven-lung-health-research

04/16/2026

📌Day 1 at the 2026 Canadian Respiratory Conference in Calgary! Our Lung Saskatchewan team is on site, ready to connect, learn, and collaborate with the respiratory community.

If you’re at the conference, come say hello at our booth!
➡️Learn more: https://cts-sct.ca/crc/

04/15/2026

Lung Saskatchewan is in Calgary this week for the 2026 Canadian Respiratory Conference!

We’re especially proud to celebrate two incredible leaders: our very own Jaimie Peters on receiving the 2026 CRHP Distinction Award, and Don Cockcroft on being awarded the CTS Distinguished Achievement Award.

If you’re at the conference, come say hello at our booth! Learn more: https://cts-sct.ca/crc/

CTS is thrilled to welcome our delegates to Calgary! We can't wait to see you all at ! Stay informed about the scientific program, affiliated meetings, and connect with colleagues using the CRC App. 🌟📱

04/14/2026

One Week Away 💻 Inspired Breathing Webinar
🫁 Asthma in Canada: Let’s Find It, Treat It, and Control It

Join us Thursday, April 23rd at 12:00 PM (CST/SK) for an informative and clinically relevant webinar featuring Dr. Shawn Aaron, one of Canada’s leading respiratory medicine experts.

Webinar Objectives:

🔹Improving Asthma Diagnosis
🔹Assessing and Achieving Asthma Control
🔹New & Emerging Treatments

👉 Register now: www.lungsask.ca/events/330

This webinar is proudly sponsored by GSK.

04/13/2026

💫 This Pulmonary Fibrosis & ILD Support Meeting is coming up soon!

💡 The Emotional Journey of Life With Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
📅 Wednesday, April 15th @ 1:30PM (CST)
💻 Online – join from anywhere!

Join us as we welcome Bruce McMurtry, Ph.D., R.D., Psychologist with the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, who will share insights on coping with the mental and emotional challenges that come with living with pulmonary fibrosis and ILD.

Register now: www.lungsask.ca/events/343

We’re proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Live Well Pulmonary Fibrosis Program to bring you these supportive, informative sessions.