Manitoba Lung Association

10/16/2026

Thank you to Trevor King MLA For Lakeside for recognizing the lung health risks associated with radon and taking steps to bring greater awareness to this important issue.

We believe every Manitoban deserves to feel safe in their own home. Raising awareness and encouraging radon testing are important steps toward preventing lung cancer and protecting families across our province.

We look forward to continued collaboration to help Manitobans breathe with ease.

https://www.mb.lung.ca/radon_and_mitigation

CARST - Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists

10/16/2026

For Ken, a heart and double-lung transplant recipient, respiratory illness season means being especially careful about protecting his lung health.

And he doesn’t do it alone. His wife, family and friends are part of his village — taking extra care when they’re sick and helping him stay well.

His message to Manitoba families as respiratory illness season approaches is simple:

“Don’t wait until it’s too late.” -- Ken

Have the conversation. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about which seasonal immunizations may be right for you.

Flu • COVID-19 • RSV

10/15/2026

Sometimes the reason to quit becomes very personal.

One ManitobaQuits participant shared: “I have COPD. It has impaired my physical activity and my stamina. I am lucky it was detected early. I do as much as I can and try to be as normal as possible.”

If you've been thinking about quitting ci******es or va**ng, maybe this is your time to take that first step.

Starting November 15, the FREE 4-week ManitobaQuits Fall Challenge gives you practical strategies, daily encouragement and a community of Manitobans working toward their own quit or cut-back goals.

And there’s more than one reason to give it a try:

Cash prizes to win

Money you could save by buying fewer—or no—ci******es or vapes

A positive step for your health

That's a win-win-win.

You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be ready to try. Join the FREE ManitobaQuits Fall Challenge.

10/10/2026

Stress doesn't always look the way we expect it to.

For one person, it might mean having trouble concentrating. For someone else, it might show up as a change in mood, a headache or trouble sleeping.

This World Mental Health Day, try a simple activity from our Lungs Are for Life! curriculum:

Ask yourself — or a young person in your life — “How do I know when I'm feeling stressed?”

Then think of one healthy thing that helps when that feeling shows up.

Recognizing our own signs of stress can make it easier to talk about what we're feeling and the ways we cope.

It's a small conversation, but an important skill for young people to practice — at school and at home.

Our Lungs Are for Life! curriculum includes activities that help students explore stress, mental well-being, ni****ne and healthy coping strategies.

Teachers and parents: we'll share the free resource in the first comment.

10/09/2026

Building a healthier habit doesn't have to mean changing everything at once.

Know your why. Choose a reason that matters to you.

Start small. Pick one realistic change you can repeat.

Give yourself a reminder. Connect your new habit to something already in your routine.

Notice your progress. Small wins count.

And if ni****ne is one of the habits you're working to change, you don't have to do it alone.

10/08/2026

We are happy to partner with Pharmacists Manitoba for seasonal immunizations - see what you can do to protect your lung 🫁 health this respiratory illness season!

Learn more at https://www.mb.lung.ca/immunization

It’s time to allow Pharmacists to administer the RSV vaccine to help prevent serious respiratory illness.

10/08/2026

Flu. COVID-19. RSV. Which seasonal immunizations are right for me?

The answer may be different for each of us.

Age, health, medical history and other factors can affect which seasonal immunizations may be recommended for you — or someone in your family.

You don't have to figure it out on your own. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about which seasonal immunizations may be right for you.

10/06/2026

There’s something powerful about being in a room with people who understand what you’re going through.

Our 6th Annual Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Educational Forum brought together people living with PF, caregivers, health professionals, researchers and community partners to learn, ask questions, share experiences and connect. From new developments in PF care and research to conversations about sleep, caregiving and living day-to-day with pulmonary fibrosis, the day was about more than information.

It was about community. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online, and to our speakers who generously shared their knowledge, experiences and perspectives.

Huge appreciation to our sponsors and partners who helped make this day possible: Boehringer Ingelheim , Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation , Careica Health , Medigas Manitoba Ltd. and Groupe JAMP Pharma.

Because no one should have to navigate pulmonary fibrosis alone.

10/05/2026

Sometimes a simple conversation about your breathing can lead to the information or support you didn't know was available. 🫁

Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to have many of those conversations at the Annual Health Fair, alongside more than 300 people who came out to learn, connect and explore resources to support their health and well-being.

Thank you to the organizers for inviting the Manitoba Lung Association to be part of such a wonderful community event — and to everyone who stopped by our table to chat with us about lung health.

Have a question about your lungs, breathing or the support available in Manitoba? We're here when you need us.

10/05/2026

First, it’s the playroom.

Toys on the floor. Little feet running around. Hours spent playing and imagining.

Then it becomes the teenage hangout.

Friends over. Music playing. Late nights and endless conversations.

Years later, maybe it becomes the home gym—or a quieter space after the kids have moved out.

Different stages of life. Different memories. But the same air.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter your home from the ground. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, and long-term exposure to high levels increases the risk of lung cancer.

That’s why testing matters.

A long-term radon test can help you understand the radon level in the spaces where your family spends time.

Because the basement may change as your family grows. But their lung health matters at every stage.

This fall, test your home for radon.