President & CEO of @bclungfdn. Dedicated to finding breathing breakthroughs for the 1 in 5 British Columbians struggling with lung health.
Vancouver
Joined July 2010
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For those interested in what @HLIStPauls does. Our annual report is out and found on our website. Thanks to @Providence_Hlth @UBC @CIHR_IRSC @BCLungFdn @PHCResearch and our pts! Thanks you
HLI’s 2024 Annual Report is now live!
Read our report to explore research highlights, community partnerships, trainee milestones and how HLI is advancing science with impact.
🔗 hli.short.gy/24AR
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Two 49er NFL players.
Two political statements.
Black Lives Matter v. MAGA.
Only one is allowed by the NFL.
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Great to see this in my feed. @chrisjlam and his crew @BCLungFdn doing important work, as usual! 👏🏻
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Carter's Project was recently featured in the Globe & Mail!
Check it out here: bclung.ca/news/bc-mom-distri…
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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: dlvr.it/T3pS9t #sponsored
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BC Lung is lobbying for #LungHealth in Victoria today! Excited to have the opportunity to speak with @BCNDP about a Smoke-Free Generation policy in BC! #SmokeFreeGeneration #BCHealth
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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 bclung.ca/news
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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 bclung.ca/smokefreegeneratio…
#NNSW2024
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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: news.gov.bc.ca/29798
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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
We are hiring! A great opportunity to work in a dynamic & interdisciplinary team to improve the care for people living with #COPD and #asthma. #Implementationscience @VCHRI @HlthResearchBC @PhysioKTBroker @ChooseWiselyCA @KTCanada social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1…
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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: wondergala.ca
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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. ow.ly/Tuye50PMVZ0
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🎉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:rb.gy/l6fb0 @BCLungFdn
📣Shaping the future of health & health outcomes in BC & beyond! Meet the trailblazing minds behind the 2023 Scholar awards, that help develop, attract & retain BC’s best and brightest health researchers! healthresearchbc.ca/news_art…… #HealthResearchBC
@uvicresearch @UBCmedicine @UNBC @SFUResearch @VIUniversity @UFVresearch @PHSAofBC
ALT A group of researchers in a team meeting with text: "Congratulations to our 2023 Scholar Award Recipients"
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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. bit.ly/3JTs57Y
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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. bit.ly/3BvWPIB
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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 bclung.ca
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On CTV Morning Live, @BCLungFdn CEO, Chris Lam & @bchealthyliving's Executive Director, Rita Koutsodimos discuss a potential ban on flavoured vapes in BC 🇲🇶🚫
bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…
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Want to find out the answer? You can do just that - this Thursday, March 30th, at the Air Quality & Health Workshop hosted by the BC Lung Foundation.
Answers will also be posted next week!
Find out more about the workshop at bclung.ca/health-professiona…
