The Lung Association
15 Pippy Place A1B 3X2 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

A healthier, better you begins now! We’ve got 3 star athletes for the official start of our Healthy Me, Better Me Campaign, so let’s go! Watch the video and vis...it our website for information on living vape-free, lots more healthy advice and giveaways to get motivated! Remember, a Healthy Me is a Better Me! https://sportnl.ca/healthymebetterme-vapefree

Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects stillbirths preterm births infant deaths... Smoke-free spaces, both indoors and outdoors, are needed to protect the health of pregnant women and children . With comprehensive and effective policies , a ‘smoke-free generation’ is within our reach!

#DYK Kids who try vaping products are at high risk of becoming addicted users? Health Canada is proposing to limit the amount of nicotine in vaping products to... 20mg/ml. Show your support by signing this letter and help us #ProtectCanadianKids https://protectcanadiankids.ca/#newmode-embed-31386-31442 See more

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed and not sure where to turn? You are not alone! Visit Bridgethegapp.ca for services near you.

Feeling depressed, stressed, or overwhelmed? Staff at the Mental Health Crisis Line can help! #BellLetsTalk

Do you have COPD, type 2 diabetes or heart failure? Do you live in the Eastern Health region? Want to better manage your health at home? Eastern Health invites... you to enroll in the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program. Using simple, secure technology, this free program allows you to manage your condition from home, while being clinically monitored by a highly skilled, experienced registered nurse who will be your partner and coach. For more information or to enroll, please contact us at 777-3905, 1-844-455-3905 or visit the Eastern Health website: http://www.easternhealth.ca/RPM

Research shows that kids who vape are more likely to use cigarettes and other tobacco products. Talk with your teen about the dangers of vaping. www.truthaboutvaping.ca

Many Canadians have used, or will use, substances that can negatively impact both their health and the lives of those around them. Canada continues to see an i...ncrease in the number of youth and young adults who take up #vaping. Many are using them without fully understanding the risks or that they contain nicotine. Get the facts about the risks of vaping and nicotine and learn how to talk to your teen. http://ow.ly/V5Cm50B5P8l

#Vaping can increase exposure to harmful chemicals and can lead to nicotine addiction. Youth are especially at risk. Engage in meaningful conversation with your teen about the risks of vaping. http://ow.ly/El2C50ARMHp

Today is an extra special day to take action towards quitting smoking! It’s World No Tobacco Day! Sign up for one of our helpful programs through the NL Smokers’ Helpline. https://smokershelp.net/wntd2020/

Tomorrow (May 31st) is World No Tobacco Day! Contact the Smokers’ Helpline for help to quit. Call the phone number on your cigarette pack to reach the quitline based in this province. https://smokershelp.net/wntd2020/

Smokers are more likely to have a severe case of COVID-19, still tobacco industry targets young people. Join our Q&A on how expose the tobacco industry tactics. Ask your questions!

We have a new resource to help you breathe easier. Our new brochure looks at ways to improve and maintain your mental and physical well-being. Big thanks to Lea...d and Lung Foundation Australia for their expertise in helping us develop this. https://www.lung.ca///files/MentalWellbeingPhysicalFIN.pdf See more

We have been asked a number of questions about smoking, vaping and its relationship to COVID-19 during our webinar. Our CEO, Terry Dean, is here to provide you with the answers to some of your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP8wba-RGYE&feature=youtu.be

How can the virus impact people with asthma or COPD? People with asthma or COPD can protect themselves by taking their usual medications, as prescribed. This wi...ll ensure that if you do get the virus, your lungs are functioning as well as they can be. If on an inhaled steroid or another type of puffer, make sure you take it regularly as prescribed. At this stage, we don’t know much about what happens to patients with asthma and COPD when they get coronavirus. There haven’t been many studies published yet, but it is likely that getting the infection with coronavirus may worsen your underlying asthma or COPD and may worsen your air flow obstruction. Those who also contract pneumonia risk even more serious health outcomes. We strongly urge everyone to follow the proper guidelines on handwashing, social distancing and isolation and avoiding those who are sick. https://www.lung.ca//lung-disease/covid-19-coronavirus/faqs

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar: Covid-19 and Your Lung Health. Join some of Canada’s leading lung health experts during an interactive w...ebinar that will focus on questions around Covid-19 and its impact on those with lung disease. This webinar is open to all Canadians with lung disease and/or caregivers of Canadians with lung disease. When: Mar 27, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (US and Canada) Topic: Covid-19 and Your Lung Health Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kyzZ-4xKR_2LzQ9dU5d7Rg Please note that space is limited to the first 1000 participants. If you choose to dial in, long distance charges may apply. Online participation is free. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you would like to send us your questions ahead of time, please do so by emailing [email protected] .

Meet our #COVID19 virtual assistant! It can help you find important information on: symptoms and treatment travel advice prevention and risks how to pre...pare Canada’s response Ask your questions: http://ow.ly/3WPO50yQw5X

Social distancing measures can help limit the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. Minimize close contact with others by keeping 2 arm lengths away from o...thers Avoid crowds and large gatherings For more information on how you can be prepared: http://ow.ly/yBxX50yNeP8

Vaping has become an epidemic in Newfoundland and Labrador across every social group. Kids think it's "cool." If their friends are doing it, they may feel pressured to try it too.

Get started: KickAsh online app provides quit-smoking information and support. Fun features include: personalized updates and stats, 'Distract Me' and 'Motivat...e Me' tools, and encouragement from other users. Want to support someone with quitting? Click on "Help Someone Quit" to send them a notification about the app. www.kickash.ca See more

Public Health officials around the country are of the opinion that youth vaping is an urgent threat to public health. It is alarming that here in NL, 29.9% of our students in grades 7-12 have used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. This is much higher than the Canadian rate of 20.2%. The NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco has a launched an awareness and education campaign on the topic of preventing vaping use among youth. The campaign is designed to promote key messages around the risks of using vaping products, how youth are targeted by the tobacco industry, and tips/tools for talking to your kids about this issue. Check out: www.truthaboutvaping.ca

"How to Bee"--a documentary about bee keeping and life with COPD in the Yukon--will be featured at Cineplex Mount Pearl on Monday, Jan. 6th, at 7:00pm.

New Year’s Day Celebrate the start of 2020 by keeping your lungs healthy. Read our blog to learn about 5 quick ways to show your lungs you care. https://www.lung.ca//5-things-you-can-do-show-your-lungs-s

All homes and buildings have some level of #radon. It's not a question of if you have radon in your house; you do. The better question is how much?, to dete...rmine if it is causing a risk to your family’s health. All homeowners should test their home and if the levels are high, you need to take action to reduce it. Learn more: http://ow.ly/l8Si50xg7mb #RadonActionMonth

If you missed the recent webinar that ACT hosted about youth vaping prevention, the presentation slides are now available on their website: https://actnl.com/ While there, check out the resources they have developed to address this topic with youth, including posters, lesson plans, FAQs & more! Lots of information!

#Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. This Radon Action Month, learn more about this harmful gas and what you can do to avoid it in your home. To learn more, please visit: http://ow.ly/by7d30pT63z

Parents! Talking about #vaping with your teen can help them make better choices for their health. It can also lead to important discussions about using tobacco,... alcohol, cannabis and other drugs, and other risky behaviours. Get some tips to start a meaningful discussion: http://ow.ly/PKVB50x9UdP

#Vaping has risks and there are consequences that are worth considering. Vaping with nicotine could lead to addiction. Youth are more susceptible to the harmful effects of nicotine. More info: http://ow.ly/1mgF50x4KV0

Hi everyone, if you work with youth in areas such as Public Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Education and in the Community, we encourage you to register for this upcoming webinar hosted by the NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco to learn more about vaping, "The New Look of Nicotine Addiction": https://smokershelp.net/youthvapingwebinar/

If you think only sick people get the flu, think again. Healthy people can get the flu too, and can pass it on to others. Make sure to wash your hands often, c...over your sneezes and coughs, and stay home if you’re feeling sick. To learn more about the flu and how to avoid it, visit: www.easternhealth.ca/flu

Health Canada has useful information on the harms and risks of #vaping for youth. #GetTheFacts on the health effects of vaping at http://ow.ly/5OMH50wzUdQ

Today is #WorldLungDay. We challenge you to make a pledge and share with your friends and communities.

#WorldLungDay is coming up next week on Sept. 25th. If you smoke, check out the services available to help you quit -- such an an important step to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses. We're here to help. www.smokershelp.net

Congratulations to NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco on its very successful "Tobacco and Vaping Knowledge Exchange Forum" that was held yesterday. Several provincial/regional initiatives were highlighted. If anyone would like more information about any of these programs, please let us know and we can put you in touch with the appropriate contacts. The 7 features initiatives were: Youth Vaping Prevention Public Education and Awareness Campaign (ACT); Helping Women LIve ...Smoke-Free; Integrating Clinical Smoking Cessation Program into Cancer Care; Implementation of the Univ. of Ottawa Heart Institute's Model for Smoking Cessation (Eastern Health); MUN School of Pharmacy Clinical Smoking Cessation Program; Smokers' Helpline CARE Program Integration in Western Health; and the Online Quit-Smoking Supports & Programs (KickAsh web app) from the Smokers' Helpline. See more

Tomorrow the NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco is hosting a Knowledge Exchange Forum on Tobacco & Vaping. You can attend via live-stream! This is an opportunity to hear from several experts from across the country, as well as to learn more about what is happening provincially. Topics for the day will cover many important issues including: the latest on e-cigarettes & vaping products, approaches to help people quit smoking, a new youth vaping prevention campaign, a new program to help pregnant women and their families live smokefree, as well as enhanced quit-smoking initiatives in hospitals and other settings. For the full agenda & the link to live-stream: https://smokershelp.net/knowledgeexchange/

Are you using vape products/e-cigarettes as an aid to help you quit smoking tobacco? There is some new information out today -- Health Canada is advising Canadi...ans who use vaping products to monitor themselves for symptoms of pulmonary illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and to seek medical attention promptly if they have concerns about their health. Here’s what you need to know: If you are concerned about the health risks related to vaping, consider not using vaping products. If you use vaping products, or have used vaping products in the past, monitor for symptoms of pulmonary illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and promptly seek medical attention if you have concerns about your health. Be sure to indicate to your health care professional that you currently vape, or have in the past, and what you were vaping. If you use vaping products, avoid any products from illegal or unregulated sources. Products obtained from the illegal market are not subject to any controls or oversight with respect to safety or quality. Do not modify vaping products or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer. Report any adverse reactions or complaints related to vaping products to Health Canada. For full release: www.smokershelp.net/vapingproductswarning And, if you're looking for help with quitting smoking regular cigarettes, there are a variety of nicotine replacement products available that research consistently shows to be safe and effective (nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, lozenge and mouth spray), as well as two prescription medications. Speak to your healthcare provider for more information.

#Lungcancer is the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in Canadian men and women, and is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Learn more about the symptoms and risk factors: http://ow.ly/BTXe50vjyid

Did you know that every region in Canada has homes with high #radon levels? Radon gas is the kind of hazard that you can’t see, smell, or taste. The only way to... know if it is in your home is to test. Reducing radon in your home is straightforward and can help protect your family against #lungcancer. Learn more about how to protect your family from radon: http://ow.ly/maZU50uEen4

Moving into your dream home soon? Don’t forget to test for #radon. Radon is an invisible, odourless gas that is naturally present in the ground and can increas...e your risk of lung cancer. It can enter your home through cracks and gaps in the floors, walls, windows and doors. There are two ways you can test your home for radon. You can purchase a do-it-yourself test kit, or hire a radon measurement professional to help determine radon levels in your home. Learn more: http://ow.ly/7hIR50uEdQs

Today is World No Tobacco Day. A day recognized by the World Health Organization since 1987 to focus on the negative impacts of tobacco. This year's theme is around the impact of smoking on the lungs, which is very fitting for us here at the Lung Association!

It's World No Tobacco Day. Help to quit smoking: Call the number on your cigarette pack to reach the Helpline in this province. www.smokershelp.net

World No Tobacco Day is coming up on May 31st. If you smoke, check out the NL Lung Association's Smokers' Helpline for programs and services to help you quit. Call the number on your cigarette pack to reach the Helpline for this province. Or sign up to get quit tips by text or email: www.smokershelp.net