The Canadian Lung Association announces 2011-12 Board of Directors
The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to announce the election of Richard Shuhany as the Chair of the CLA Board of CLA Directors for the 2011/2012 year. Mr. Shuhany, C.A., has been a past chairperson and member of the
Celebrating lung health champions
The Canadian Lung Association announces its 2011 award winning volunteers and staff The Canadian Lung Association salutes its award-winning volunteers and staff for their contributions to improving lung health. "Across
10 easy steps for Clean Air Day!
Breathing polluted air affects your lung health now and in the future. Here are some simple actions you can take to reduce air pollution and to keep the air cleaner and healthier for everyone to breathe: Walk, bike
World Asthma Day: Do you have an asthma action plan?
The Canadian Lung Association urges people with asthma to talk to their doctor about a written asthma action plan On World Asthma Day (May 3rd), The Canadian Lung Association encourages people with asthma to talk to
Announcement: Canadian Thoracic Society releases new Dyspnea Guidelines in advanced COPD
April 4, 2011: The Canadian Thoracic Society released new guidelines on dyspnea treatment in people with advanced COPD. The guidelines are created for health-care professionals by health-care professionals who are
World TB Day - The Canadian Lung Association Joins an International Team to Tackle TB worldwide and supports the fight in Canada’s North
The Canadian Lung Association will provide technical expertise on an international health team that will fight tuberculosis (TB) around the world. TB CARE II is a five-year project that will assist countries most
National Sleep Awareness Week (March 7-13, 2011)
Are you at risk for sleep apnea – a serious breathing disorder? Canadian Lung Association: Find out if you are risk for sleep apnea – a serious breathing disorder that could affect 7 million in Canada Are you often very
Announcement: Canadian Thoracic Society releases new Sleep Apnea Guidelines
The Canadian Thoracic Society released new guidelines on sleep disordered breathing, which provide the latest recommendations for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. The guidelines are created for health-care
Canadian Lung Association welcomes federal action on new tobacco warnings
(Ottawa) – The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) is praising the federal government's unveiling of stronger warning labels for tobacco products. "The new warnings will help save the lives of thousands of Canadians", says
Deadline extended: Lung Cancer Student Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting
The deadline for submissions for the Lung Cancer Student Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting has been extended to May 16, 2011. The Canadian Lung Association and Lung Cancer Canada, in partnership with the
