Lung Association, Saskatchewan
2308 Arlington Ave S7J 3L3 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM (CST) for a free radon webinar to learn how you can protect your family by testing your home for this deadly gas. Register - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/5614223332159759375

I’m a survivor. My radon story is important. Until I was diagnosed with radon induced lung cancer, I had no idea just how prevalent radon is in homes. I was diagnosed with stage 2 radon induced lung cancer in 2019, and as a result I had surgery to remove a lobe in my right lung followed by chemotherapy. I am a young mother of three, healthy and have never smoked a day in my life. I want people to be aware that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death in C...anada, and that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Lung cancer from radon can be prevented and no one should have to go through what I did. I was very lucky that my cancer was caught as early as it was. Most people do not get diagnosed until their lung cancer reveals symptoms because it is at a later, more deadly stage. Today I am happy to be cancer free. I have become highly passionate about raising awareness about radon and encouraging people to test their homes. In 2020 I was proclaimed a Lung Association radon ambassador and was featured in the first every My Radon Story campaign. I am thrilled that I am joined by radon ambassadors across the country this year to help spread the message - protect your family, test your home for radon. There is no way to know how much radon is in your home unless you test your home. Radon is so prevalent in not only Saskatchewan, but around the country and families are unknowingly being exposed to this cancer causing gas and are at risk of a future cancer diagnosis. We protect our children daily with helmets, seat belts, carbon monoxide detectors, so why are we not testing for radon, the leading cause of lung cancer in people just like me that have never smoked? It is important to know if your home has dangerously high levels of radon and then take the necessary steps to mitigate in order to have your family breathing air that is safe and healthy. The air you breathe today, will affect your tomorrow. Kerri Tucker, Realtor & Lung Cancer Survivor #MyRadonStory #TestYourHome http://www.homeradontest.ca

Patients with COPD and lung diseases in Moose Jaw needed to continue their prescribed exercises after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, but had nowhere safe to do so. Dale Roach one of our Breathe Ambassadors, organized and purchased home-based pulmonary rehabilitation equipment so people could continue to exercise safely until the Saskatchewan Health Authority program could resume. Thank you Conexus Credit Union for your generous support of the Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program, which helped make this possible! Learn more about the Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program and how you can apply at https://www.lungsask.ca//caring-breaths-financial-assistan

We'd like to welcome the newest member of our lung family, Apeksha Heendeniya! Apeksha is our Youth4Change Coordinator, and we asked why lung health is important to her. "Lung health is important to me because our lungs provide us the oxygen to keep all our organs functioning. Every single cell in our body needs oxygen and I think sometimes we take for granted how amazing the lungs really are. I work in lung health because I want to work towards decreasing prevalence of lung disease among hard to reach populations and to improve our access to health services."

We are so thankful for the tireless efforts of our #healthcareheros here in #Saskatchewan during the #COVID19 pandemic! Thank you for all of your hard work, putting aside your fears daily to care for those who need it.

Just like we put on all of our winter clothes before heading outside to protect us from the cold, it's important we follow all public health guidelines to reduce our risk of catching and spreading #COVID19. Each layer is important, but together, all the layers are required to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Learn more about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 https://www.lungsask.ca//c/how-protect-yourself-loved-ones #Saskatchewan #YXE #YQR

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, The Lung Association of Saskatchewan closed our office to the public until further notice. More information can be found at https://www.lungsask.ca//news-/news/2020/11/office-closure Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Tomorrow is the Respiratory Research Centre's second Fall Sleep Apnea Series featuring Dr. Robert Skomro, who will be answering questions about sleep apnea. Everyone is welcome! Please register at - https://medicine.usask.ca//fall-sleep-apnea-series-your-qu

What’s your bubble? Your bubble is the people with whom you have close contact. Close contact is someone you live with or someone you have been closer than 2 metres to for longer than 15 minutes without wearing a mask or physical distancing. Your bubble can include family or friends and it must remain consistent. You should aim to keep your bubble as small as you can. https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca//Your-Social-Bubble-Wha

Join us this Thursday for your chance to ask the experts all about radon testing and mitigation! Featuring a panel of radon industry experts and our Tackle Radon ambassadors, Adam Bighill and Andrew Greene. Registration is FREE! https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/225753237347261966

Adam Bighill is a force to be reckoned with on the field. Off-field, he's a devoted father who will do anything to protect his family and that's why he tests his home for radon. Get in the game and get your radon kit at http://www.tackleradon.ca

Our President & CEO, Erin Kuan, was featured in The Star Phoenix this weekend. Erin talked about our newest support group for those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and their caregivers.

Join us for an evening full of history as we learn all about Saskatchewan's oldest health charity, The Lung Association of Saskatchewan! This FREE webinar is on November 19th at 7PM. Register at - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8371560998363696907

Jennifer May and Kerri Tucker were on Global News yesterday to talk about why it's important to test your home for radon here in Saskatchewan. Visit http://www.tackleradon.ca to order your test kit and be entered to win prizes!

Our very own Dave Parkalub will be the presenter at the first workshop of the Respiratory Research Centre's fall series to address obstructive sleep apnea. This session will take a look at the sleep disorder from the patient perspective. Q&A will follow the presentation from Dave Parkalub, OSA patient, and Community Engagement Manager for the Saskatchewan Lung Association. https://medicine.usask.ca//fall-sleep-apnea-series-a-patie

Andrew Greene is sending out a big thank you to @Swift Current Plumbing & Heating for sponsoring Season 2 of Tackle Radon! Are you Team Blue or Team Green? Visit http://www.tackleradon.ca to get in the game. #ShoutOutSaturday

Thanks, Alan & David with Radon Environmental Management Corp., the leader in radon testing and mitigation solutions for radon in air and water, for sponsoring Season 2 of Tackle Radon! Visit http://www.tackleradon.ca to get in the game. (Photo taken pre-pandemic) #ShoutOutSaturday