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🌍 World TB Day: Myths vs. FactsHow much do you really know about tuberculosis (TB)? Misconceptions about TB are still co...
03/24/2026

🌍 World TB Day: Myths vs. Facts
How much do you really know about tuberculosis (TB)? Misconceptions about TB are still common, and they can prevent people from understanding how this disease affects lives today.

Swipe through to see some of the most common TB myths and the facts behind them.

One of the voices helping raise awareness is Tina Campbell, who was diagnosed with TB during a routine screening while she was a nursing student. Today, she helps educate others and works to break the stigma around the disease.

👉 Learn more about TB: www.lungsask.ca/education/lung-diseases/tuberculosis
📖 Read Tina’s story: www.lungsask.ca/diagnosis-advocacy

A Second Breath, A Stronger Voice. A Singer's Lung Transplant Story. 💚As we head into National Organ and Tissue Donation...
03/23/2026

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

As we head into National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Lungs podcast host Nurse Jill will sit down with Darcy Murdoch, a professional singer originally from Saskatoon, who shares his powerful journey from losing his breath to finding his voice again.

After being diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and receiving a life-saving double lung transplant in January 2015, Darcy returned to the stage with renewed purpose. Today, he uses both his voice and his story to advocate for lung health and organ donation.

🎧 This episode of the Let’s Talk Lungs podcast airs April 7th on Green Shirt Day .
👉 www.lungsask.ca/Letstalklungs-podcast

🎉 Snag your chance at these Early Bird prizes! 🎉The Breathe Strong Raffle features these Early Bird favorites:🐋 Churchil...
03/21/2026

🎉 Snag your chance at these Early Bird prizes! 🎉

The Breathe Strong Raffle features these Early Bird favorites:

🐋 Churchill Adventure for Two
🎶 Outskirts Music Festival for Two
🏡 Glamping Staycation at Prairie Ridge
🏕️ Canadian Tire Camping Package

…and that’s just the beginning!

🎟️ Tickets start at only $30 so grab yours for a change at these amazing prizes 👉 www.BreatheStrong.ca/WinBig

THANK YOU to everyone who's shared my recent video about radon. 🙏 I know my furnace room is an unglamorous setting & the...
03/20/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who's shared my recent video about radon. 🙏 I know my furnace room is an unglamorous setting & the lighting is terrible, but sometimes a call to action isn't pretty. And the danger of radon in Saskatchewan homes is... not pretty ☢️⚠️😬

A few more things to add:

1️⃣ Both digital and 3 month tests are effective but the 3 month is less expensive & gives a better picture as radon levels can fluctuate over time. You can buy either via the Lung Sask Home Radon site & use MAYGEN5 to save $5. I don't get a kickback, I think they're just interested to know how effective my reach is.

2️⃣ Radon tests are also available to BORROW via Saskatoon Public Library October-March (there's currently a waitlist). The Library of Things also has 1 still available to borrow as of yesterday.

3️⃣ Your neighbor's house could be low in radon but that doesn't mean yours is, too. The ONLY way to know your radon level is to test, no matter if it's a new build or old. Radon is invisible, odorless, and a silent killer... second only to smoking in the causation of lung cancer.

If you haven't yet planned to test, do. It'll give you peace of mind or yet another call to action. 🙃Have a great weekend, all! My weekend guide post is pinned to the Sneakers & Lipstick page.
Maygen

03/20/2026

Who knew tissue could cause so much drama? Maybe we got a little carried away with the pillow-soft fluff… but we’re getting tradeshow ready!

Reality TV has nothing on our office. 😏

03/18/2026

Coming up soon.
🫁 RESPTREC Webinar: Practical AI in Respiratory Care
Safe, Useful, and Clinically Relevant Tools for Front-Line Practice

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30 pm (CST/SK)

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of clinical practice, but how can respiratory professionals use it safely and effectively?

Join Dr. Daniel Ngui as he shares practical ways AI can support everyday respiratory care.

You’ll learn how 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

Register now: www.lungsask.ca/events/333

This webinar is supported through a partnership between Lung Saskatchewan and AstraZeneca.

💫This Support Meeting is just around the corner!💡 Wildfire Smoke📅 Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:30PM (CST)💻 Online – join fr...
03/16/2026

💫This Support Meeting is just around the corner!

💡 Wildfire Smoke
📅 Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:30PM (CST)
💻 Online – join from anywhere!

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.

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 now 👉 www.LungSask.ca/events/331

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Live Well Pulmonary Fibrosis Program to host these support meetings.

🌙 Still tired after a full night’s sleep? It might not just be poor sleep.Sleep apnea can develop slowly over many years...
03/13/2026

🌙 Still tired after a full night’s sleep? It might not just be poor sleep.
Sleep apnea can develop slowly over many years, and many people don’t realize they have it.

Two of the most common signs are:
😴 Excessive daytime sleepiness
😴 Loud snoring with pauses in breathing

Other signs can include morning headaches, waking with a dry mouth, or trouble concentrating during the day.

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can affect your heart, blood pressure, and overall health if left untreated.

This World Sleep Day, take a moment to learn the signs and when to talk to your doctor.

👉 Learn more: www.LungSask.ca/SleepApnea

🎉 The Breathe Strong Raffle is LIVE!Okay Saskatchewan… who wants to WIN BIG? 👀Here’s what just $30 could get you 👇MAIN P...
03/11/2026

🎉 The Breathe Strong Raffle is LIVE!

Okay Saskatchewan… who wants to WIN BIG? 👀

Here’s what just $30 could get you 👇

MAIN PRIZES:

⚾ Jays Jaunt to Toronto
🌊 Victoria in the Fall
🛏 Ultimate Mattress Makeover
✈️ Vacation Your Way
🎣 Northern Outfitter Fishing Trip for Two
🎤 Country Thunder Saskatchewan
🤠 CCMA Awards Night Out in Saskatoon

EARLY BIRD PRIZES (Deadline: May 8, 2026):

🎶 Outskirts Music Festival for Two
🐻 Churchill Adventure for Two
🏕 Canadian Tire Camping Package
✨ Glamping Staycation at Prairie Ridge

💰 PLUS a 50/50 jackpot that could reach $1,000,000 — winner takes half!

Get your tickets now → www.BreatheStrong.ca/WinBig

All funds raised will go towards supporting vital research, advocacy, education, and patient support programs to improve lung health in Saskatchewan.

Lottery License # LR25-0161

💜 Celebrating women. Celebrating progress. Celebrating impact. This year marks 115 years of International Women’s Day, a...
03/08/2026

💜 Celebrating women. Celebrating progress. Celebrating impact.

This year marks 115 years of International Women’s Day, and we’re proud to recognize the women helping advance lung health every day.

From research and healthcare to advocacy, caregiving, and lived experience, women play a powerful role in shaping healthier futures.

As Lung Saskatchewan also celebrates 115 years, we’re grateful for the women who continue to lead, inspire, and drive change in lung health across our province.

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

Did you know 1 in 5 adults has at least mild obstructive sleep apnea, and many don’t even know they have it? 😴Nurse Jaim...
03/06/2026

Did you know 1 in 5 adults has at least mild obstructive sleep apnea, and many don’t even know they have it? 😴

Nurse Jaimie recently visited Modern Mattress to talk about the signs, the health impacts, and why sleep apnea shouldn’t be ignored.
👉 www.lungsask.ca/education/lung-diseases/sleep-apnea

💫Upcoming Support Meeting💡 Wildfire Smoke📅 Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:30PM (CST)💻 Online – join from anywhere!Join us for...
03/05/2026

💫Upcoming Support Meeting

💡 Wildfire Smoke
📅 Wednesday, March 18th @ 1:30PM (CST)
💻 Online – join from anywhere!

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.

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 now 👉 www.LungSask.ca/events/331

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Live Well Pulmonary Fibrosis Program to host these support meetings.

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Improving lung health, one breath at a time.

Our role is to improve respiratory health and the overall quality of life through programs, education, research, training, treatment, and prevention of lung disease.