Health Canada is finalizing regulations so that the tobacco industry must pay for the costs of Canada’s tobacco control strategy. Let Health Canada know you support these regulations and how they could be strengthened. Visit www.protectcanadiankids.ca to share your voice today. #CanadianHealth
About us
BREATHING PASSION AND COMPASSION. Our reason for being can really be summed up in one word: Breathe. It’s what unites us. It’s what inspires us. And it’s what keeps our community of physicians, scientists, clinicians, educators, administrators, volunteers and donors so committed— whether it’s searching for cures to lung diseases, teaching kids about the dangers of tobacco, or fighting for clean air. The Lung Association is the leading organization in Canada working to promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease. We do this by funding vital research, pushing manage their health. Working closely with like-minded partners in the health sector and a broad range of healthcare professionals, we are the go-to resource for patients, their families, caregivers, health professionals and the general community. At a national level, we provide trusted and reliable information online, lead advocacy and awareness efforts and a national research program. Non-profit and volunteer-based, we depend on donations from the public to support our mission. Every day, we roll up our sleeves and grapple with the challenges of everything from asthma to the environment. We might come from different places and bring different talents to the table, but we are all here for the same reason: to ensure that no one has to ever struggle to breathe.
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http://www.lung.ca
External link for Canadian Lung Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1900
- Specialties
- lung health, smoking cessation, lung disease prevention, advocate for clean air, and fund lung health research
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885 Meadowlands Dr E
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Employees at Canadian Lung Association
Updates
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October is Occupational Therapy Month! 🎉 A big shout-out to the incredible occupational therapists who play a vital role in pulmonary rehab, helping those with lung conditions improve their strength and energy conservation. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️ #OccupationalTherapists #OccupationalTherapy #LungHealth #CanadianHealth
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Even if you don’t smoke or vape, being around someone who does can still put your health at serious risk. Stay away from second-hand smoke and vape emissions to help keep your lungs healthy and happy! 🫁 Our Lungs are for Life! smoking and vaping prevention program helps educators share information so students can make informed decisions. Check out related resources: https://lnkd.in/g_4e4MK6 #LungHealth #CanadianHealth #CanadianTeachers #CanadianEducation
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On #WorldLungDay, Canadian Lung Association celebrates this year's 13 recipients of our research awards for their innovative projects in asthma, COPD, critical illness, vaping, wildfires, and pulmonary fibrosis. Thanks to our partners Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunolology Foundation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada, the Canadian Respiratory Research Network (CRRN) and ESPECIALLY to our donors for making these awards possible.
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👇 The deadline to submit recommendations for nomination for the King Charles III Coronation Medal is October 31, 2024.
It is an honour to have been chosen as one of the national organizations to nominate individuals for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. CLA will be nominating 50 individuals who have distinguished themselves through their achievements and sustained contributions in the field of lung health. Read more: https://ow.ly/FAtc50SYA9n
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Want to talk to your students about vaping but not sure where to turn for reliable, accurate resources? Lungs are for Life! is a vaping and smoking prevention program from the Canadian Lung Association, funded by the Government of Ontario. Ready-to-distribute materials (in English and French): Teacher-led activities Quizzes Additional resources https://lnkd.in/g_4e4MK6
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A huge thank you to the secretariat of the GLCC Global Lung Cancer Coalition /Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation for a productive, fascinating and very enjoyable annual members' meeting. It is valuable to hear what our colleagues from around the world are doing to support people affected by #lungcancer.
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Calling all early-career investigators in #lunghealthresearch: We are now accepting applications for the 2025 #COPD Catalyst Grants. Up to 3 grants of $30K each will be awarded in March 2025. Read more at: https://ow.ly/gBq050T7NSP
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It is an honour to have been chosen as one of the national organizations to nominate individuals for the King Charles III Coronation Medal. CLA will be nominating 50 individuals who have distinguished themselves through their achievements and sustained contributions in the field of lung health. Read more: https://ow.ly/FAtc50SYA9n
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Today the federal government announced tough new restrictions to the availability of nicotine pouches, protecting young people from a lifelong battle with nicotine addiction. We applaud the urgent action taken by Hon. Mark Holland, PC, MP! Read more: https://ow.ly/G1aw50T4vFX
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