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  • Managing Stress and Coping with Loss and Change

    Managing Stress and Coping with Loss and Change

    Chronic diseases can be stressful and lead to poor mental health. Kamara Tayo-Jones, cognitive behavioural therapist at the Wellness Institute in Winnipeg, will share practical strategies to help you build resilience and adapt to your new normal. How to Participate – In person 1:15 PM CDT In person: Join the Winnipeg support group at Peace […]

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    Managing Shortness of Breath and Dysfunctional Breathing

    In this session, physiotherapist Grant Bainard will cover essential techniques for managing shortness of breath and addressing dysfunctional breathing, common challenges faced by individuals with pulmonary conditions. Whether you’re living […]

  • What Do These Tests Mean and Why Do I Have to Keep Doing Them? – Dr. Charlene Fell

    Featuring: Dr. Charlene Fell, Respirologist Being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) often comes with a long list of medical tests—and a lot of questions. Join Dr. Charlene Fell, a leading respirologist, for a patient-friendly discussion that will help you understand what these tests are, why they matter, and how they’re used to monitor and manage […]

  • Healthy Eating for People with Chronic Lung Disease

    Looking to feel your best while living with chronic lung disease? Join us for an informative and encouraging session focused on how nutrition can support your overall well-being. Registered Dietitian Jill Anderson from the Wellness Institute in Winnipeg, will discuss the role of nutrition when living with chronic lung disease. Together we will review key […]

  • Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care

    Advance Care Planning (ACP) is an ongoing process of reflecting on your values, goals, and preferences for care at every stage of life. It’s also about sharing your wishes with your loved ones. Join Dr. Tim Heibert, a palliative medicine specialist and educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba, as he discusses the importance of ACP.  In this […]

  • Nerandomilast in IPF and PPF: A New Option On the Horizon

    Nerandomilast in IPF and PPF: A New Option On the Horizon

    Featuring: Dr. Shane Shapera There is a new pulmonary fibrosis medication called Nerandomilast that is currently undergoing government approval processes as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and progressive […]

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    Understanding Generic Drugs: Safe, Effective and Affordable

    Join us for an informative webinar featuring pharmacist Mayno Huynh. This presentation is designed to help patients and families understand how generic drugs are developed, tested, and approved. Learn what […]

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    Travel Insurance 101: What to Know When You Have Pulmonary Fibrosis (1:15 PM CDT)

    Travel can still be part of life when you’re living with a chronic lung disease but it comes with extra questions, especially when it comes to insurance. What’s actually covered? What happens if something goes wrong while you’re away? And how do you avoid unpleasant (and expensive) surprises? Join us for an informative and reassuring […]

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    MIST-PPF Clinical Trial Overview: Studying inhaled Pirfenidone in the treatment of PPF

    Get an overview of Avalyn Pharma Inc.’s MIST-PPF Clinical Trial which aims to study inhaled Pirfenidone in the treatment of progressive pulmonary fibrosis and determine if breathing in the medicine will help reach the lungs more directly where it’s needed most, while reducing the amount that goes to other parts of the body, meaning potentially […]