🏫Navigating the September Spike: Asthma Preparedness for Back-to-School Season🎒

As the back-to-school excitement fills the air, so does an annual health concern: the September Spike in asthma-related emergency visits. With the return to classrooms, sports, and crowded spaces, triggers like respiratory infections and allergens can lead to a surge in asthma flare-ups.

Parents, teachers, and caregivers, take note: prevention is key.

Ensure your child's Asthma Action Plan is up to date, medications are available in their backpack, and communication with school staff is established. Encourage regular handwashing and mask-wearing to reduce infections. Create an asthma-friendly environment at home by minimizing allergens and triggers. Asthma education is important – teach your child to recognize symptoms of an asthma flare-up and to seek help promptly.

By proactively addressing these factors, we can transform the September Spike into a season of preparedness, safeguarding our children's wellbeing and ensuring a healthy return to school.

Find Asthma information and resources on our website.

🎉Discover Treasures and Connect with NB Lung at Our Community Yard Sale! 🛍️

As newcomers to Fredericton’s North side, we're thrilled to open our doors to our new neighbors! Join us on September 16th from 8AM-Noon for a morning of browsing, bargains, and making new connections.

Our move to the North side comes after decades in the Victoria Health Center. Naturally, we don’t have the space for everything that we had in the old office, and so we’re sharing the love with a community yard sale!

From space heaters and coffee makers to art and NB Lung ephemera, you can expect an array of unique items waiting to find new homes.

Can't wait to see what's up for grabs? Get a sneak peek by visiting our Facebook page, where you'll find a detailed listing of items that will be available. Let's come together, celebrate community, and make this yard sale a memorable occasion.

🔋Join NB Lung for an Electrifying September: Drive Electric Events Await!🚗

We are thrilled to announce a series of electrifying events this September as part of the Drive Electric Atlantic initiative. Embrace the future of healthy transportation and join us for a month-long celebration of clean energy and sustainable mobility.

Come try out an EV with one of our test drive experiences, meet with EV experts to learn about the perks of driving electric, charging infrastructure, rebates and more!

The team is hosting events every weekend in September! Join us September 2^nd at the Bath Balloon Market; Sept 9^th at Halifax’s Electric Avenue; Sept 16^th at Fredericton’s Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival; and Sept 23^rd at the Sackville Fall Fair!

Follow the Drive Electric socials to stay up to date and learn more about these exciting events! 

⚕️30 Years of Continuing Education: NB Lung's Annual Respiratory Health Symposium📖

Join us in commemorating a remarkable milestone – NB Lung's 30th Annual Respiratory Health Symposium! This year's virtual symposium, scheduled for 8:30AM-Noon, September 28^th, promises to be an extraordinary event, gathering renowned experts and enthusiasts in the field of respiratory health.

Delve into cutting-edge research, innovative models of care, and insightful discussions on a diverse range of topics, from vaccine hesitancy to COVID-19 and the latest advancements in pulmonary care.

The symposium will feature presentations from distinguished speakers, Question & Answer periods, and opportunities to learn alongside professionals, students, and patients alike.

Register now for free and contribute to the ongoing journey towards better respiratory health for all. Together, let's breathe life into the future of lung care.

😮‍💨Breathing Easier in New Brunswick Parks🏞️

New Brunswick's breathtaking provincial parks are becoming even more inviting, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between NB Lung and Parks NB. This project aims to bring real-time air quality data to park visitors by installing state-of-the-art PM2.5 monitors in every provincial park in New Brunswick.

2023 is the worst wildfire season in Canada’s history. Every province has been impacted by fires directly or indirectly through wildfire smoke, including New Brunswick. These monitors will provide data on fine particulate matter levels, helping visitors make informed decisions about outdoor activities and promoting respiratory health, especially during air quality events.

NB Lung's expertise in air quality and Parks NB's commitment to environmental stewardship align seamlessly in this initiative. By creating a network of monitors spanning New Brunswick's diverse landscapes, tourists and locals alike can enjoy the great outdoors while staying aware of air quality conditions.

You can learn more about this project on our website, and check out our newly developed PM2.5 and Air Quality Health Index signage at a provincial park near you!