Manitoba Lung Association

06/16/2026

The Manitoba Lung Association invites you to attend our 2025-26 Annual General Meeting.

Join us as we reflect on the 2025-26 year, celebrate achievements in lung health across Manitoba, and share updates on the work ahead.

Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
Virtual via Zoom

Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique meeting link.

Register by clicking on link below:

The Manitoba Lung Association invites you to attend our 2025-26 Annual General Meeting. Join us as we reflect on the past year, celebrate achievements in lung health across Manitoba, and share updates on the work ahead. Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM CDT Location: Virtual via Zoom Followi...

06/12/2026

Did you know? 🫁

Your lungs are bigger than they look!

If you stretched them out completely, the total surface area would be about the size of half a tennis court. 🎾

That’s a lot of power packed inside your chest, working nonstop to help you breathe every single day! 🫁

Check out our new video on how your lungs work, now on our website: https://www.lung.ca/how-to-protect-your-lungs/your-lungs/

06/10/2026

Youth va**ng continues to be a concern for families, educators, and communities across Manitoba. With ni****ne products constantly evolving, it can be difficult to know what information is accurate, how to recognize the signs of va**ng, and how to start meaningful conversations with young people.

That's why we're sharing this webinar featuring expert insights on youth va**ng, ni****ne addiction, and prevention strategies. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or health professional, staying informed is one of the most important ways we can support youth in making healthy decisions.

Watch the recording with our partner Canadian Lung Association and learn more about how we can work together to keep Manitoba youth ni****ne-free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRFFrSgeSho&feature=youtu.be

Questions about youth va**ng? We have (some) answers!

Our recent webinar explored the impact of va**ng on youth physical and mental health, along with practical guidance on how to talk to teens about va**ng and what schools can do to help prevent and reduce use.

Hosted by CEO Sarah Butson and featuring Dr. Nicholas Chadi, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent and addiction medicine, this session offers expert insight and real-world strategies for parents, educators and caregivers.

Watch the full recording on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRFFrSgeSho&feature=youtu.be

06/04/2026

Thank you Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op for your hospitality!
Great engagement as we shared lung health information, radon, air quality, ni****ne cessation, youth va**ng prevention and more!

🫁 A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful presenters from the Manitoba Lung Association for joining us and sharing such valuable insights at yesterday’s seminar!

Thank you for helping our community breathe easier, live better, and take charge of their lung health. ✨

06/03/2026

A walk that gets cut short.
Skipping the playground.
Leaving the festival early.
Keeping the kids inside again.

Poor air quality can quietly change the moments families look forward to most.

For people living with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions, smoky or polluted air can make even simple outdoor activities stressful. And sometimes, kids start struggling with things they normally do with ease—running, biking, playing, or sports.

That’s why clean air matters.

On Clean Air Day, it’s a reminder that healthier air means more time outside, more community moments, and more freedom to enjoy everyday life.

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) helps you stay informed about the air around you so you can plan ahead and protect your lung health when conditions change.

Because everyone deserves to breathe easier.

06/02/2026

See you tomorrow in Brandon at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. 🫁

Breathe easier. Live better. 💨❤️

Join us for a FREE Lung Health Presentation and discover simple, practical ways to support and protect your lung health.🫁

📞 Register today to save your spot! (204) 571-2050

06/02/2026

The goal isn't to run 5K. It's to walk to the mailbox without taking a break.

LUNGtivity was built for exactly that. One class a week, gentle movement, designed specifically for people living with lung conditions — not adapted from a general fitness program, built from the ground up for how your lungs actually work.

It will run in two areas in Winnipeg. And the people showing up aren't training for anything. They're just trying to feel a little more capable in their own bodies.
If the mailbox feels far right now, LUNGtivity is where you start getting it back.

Sign up TODAY as summer classes start next month!

05/30/2026

Most people don’t start va**ng thinking about addiction.

​It starts as curiosity. Stress. Boredom. Fitting in. Something to do between classes or while scrolling at night. And then one day, it’s just… part of the routine.

​World No To***co Day is a reminder that ni****ne addiction doesn’t always look serious at first — especially for youth. If va**ng has become something you rely on more than you want to, you’re not alone. And support is here when you’re ready.

​ ***coDay

05/29/2026

Summer is here.
​​The fire’s going.
The marshmallows are out.
And suddenly, you’re reaching for your inhaler again.

​Campfire smoke, pollen, and outdoor allergens can make camping weekends harder for people living with asthma or allergies — even during moments that are supposed to feel relaxing.

​Sometimes the fresh air doesn’t feel so fresh.

​During Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, it’s a good reminder to pack your inhaler, check in on your breathing, and pay attention to symptoms when spending time outdoors.

05/28/2026

Air quality affects everyone—but for some, it can have a bigger impact.

Children, older adults, and people with asthma or other lung conditions are more sensitive to changes in air quality. Even moderate air pollution levels can trigger symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or irritation.

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) helps you understand that risk and take action early. When levels rise, it’s a signal to reduce exposure—whether that means rescheduling outdoor time, keeping windows closed, or creating a cleaner indoor environment.

Want to know what the air is like in your community right now?
Check the live AQHI map to see real-time conditions near you and make informed decisions for you and your family.

You can’t control the air outside—but you can control how you respond to it.

Check the map. Take simple steps. Protect the people you love.