Conquer physical heights while supporting lung health!
On March 24, join @BCLungFdn at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre for Climb the Wall 2024. Climbers will ascend 48 storeys to support those living with lung disease.
Register: https://t.co/0F5uzmhayL #sponsored
A big win in BC! It was announced the Province will require nicotine pouches to be sold only by a pharmacist on a non-prescription basis. @BCLungFdn applauds the Provincial Gov't and MOH for taking meaningful action! Learn more at https://t.co/6k4n5SjevH
This week is National Non-Smoking Week. As smoking is a leading cause of death in our province, we are proposing a Smoke-Free Generation! Let’s protect our children by creating a safer, healthier generation. Learn more at https://t.co/cFr5BP5uJR
#NNSW2024
I got my flu and COVID vaccine booster at the same time yesterday. My arm is a little bit sore, but otherwise I feel just fine! Go get boosted and vaccinated!
Nicotine addiction is preventative - it is important children and youth in #BC have access to resources about vaping & the effects it may have on their health. @RachnaSinghNDP@quitnowbc
To learn more: https://t.co/0XMn4BRchx
Come work with us! An amazing opportunity to work with people with lived experience, clinicians, researchers and decision makers to make real change for people living with COPD and asthma
Join us for an enchanting evening at Vancouver-icon Science World! It’s the Wonder Gala, our annual fundraising event: entertainment, an incredible dinner, and inspiration! Seating is limited: get your tickets today!
Find out more: https://t.co/GbzFx2dSyS
Hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada are up 69% since 2002, especially in women, according to a new study in @CMAJ involving researchers at Providence, St. Paul's Hospital and @UBCmedicine. https://t.co/cTQ552xnIh
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Dr. @LauraStruik on receiving @HlthResearchBC's 2023 Scholar Award. She aims to harness youth-driven evidence to develop youth-friendly tobacco control resources for delivery on their preferred digital platforms. Read more:https://t.co/7xKEotg5zz @BCLungFdn
What is #dysfunctional#breathing? A breathing disorder where people demonstrate maladaptive breathing such as hyperventilation, erratic breathing and sighing. Can cause air hunger & dizziness, poor quality of life. Diagnose it using this questionnaire. https://t.co/PrwONi0SSF
An air quality advisory has been issued for Metro Vancouver due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone. @MetroVancouver issued an advisory on Monday (May 15), warning of poor air quality that is expected to persist until temperatures cool down. https://t.co/SHtOPvAYiv
Today is World Asthma Day! We empower those with asthma through education, research, and advocacy. Join us in making a difference by donating or sharing our posts to raise awareness. #BClungfoundation#WorldAsthmaDay
To learn more about asthma please visit https://t.co/SJQtFQFzc1
On CTV Morning Live, @BCLungFdn CEO, Chris Lam & @bchealthyliving's Executive Director, Rita Koutsodimos discuss a potential ban on flavoured vapes in BC 🇲🇶🚫
https://t.co/kY2BTGj8UW