New Brunswick Lung Association

• New Brunswick government funds lung cancer screening program for 2025

  The New Brunswick government has announced $3.4 million for a lung cancer screening program expected to be implemented by 2025.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• Heat warning in effect for most of the Maritimes

  A heat warning is in effect for all of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and most of Nova Scotia. Temperatures in the low-30s and humidex values at 40 are expected.

  Weather

  Aug 12, 2021
  
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• Sales of radon testing kits skyrocket in New Brunswick after Health Canada campaign

  Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and it can often seep into homes undetected. 

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Increase in travel allowance to ‘make a world of difference’ for N.B. lung transplant patients

  Funding has gone from $1,500 to $2,500 per month to ease the financial burden for those who must travel out of province for care.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2020
• ‘Don’t lose sight of this crisis’: Vaping concerns grow in N.B. as more youth partake

  Earlier this month, the province's chief medical officer of health confirmed there have been two suspected, vaping-related cases, of pulmonary illness.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2019
• Vaping and driving with minors is illegal and poses health risk: NB Lung Association

  The New Brunswick Lung Association is warning parents who vape not to do so around their kids, especially in an enclosed vehicle.

  Canada

  May 4, 2017
• New Brunswickers urged to take radon levels in homes more seriously

  A Health Canada survey found 21 per cent of New Brunswick homes had radon levels above the Health Canada guideline.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2016
• Trying to manage asthma during hot, humid days? Here are some tips

  The heat and humidity that comes with summer weather can be troublesome for those suffering with asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

  Health

  May 31, 2016
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• Lung transplant survivors come together in Fredericton

  Lung transplant survivors came together for lunch on Saturday, along with many others who are awaiting transplants.

  Health

  May 21, 2016