The Asthma Society of Canada is pleased to present the Summary Report of the project entitled “A Shared Voice: Engaging First Nations and Inuit communities in the development of culturally appropriate asthma and allergy education materials and resources for youth and their families".
To access the “A Shared Voice” Summary Report and News Release, please click on the links below:
Air Quality Health Index The Asthma Society of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) webpage. The webpage is filled with information about the AQHI and four interactive options for you to provide your feedback.
asthma & allergy friendly™ has launched a new certification program website. This new interactive site is full of tips, hints & easy to navigate features to help visitors find information they may need about certified asthma & allergy friendly™ products.
Trudell Medical International launches new website The manufacturer of the AeroChamber* brand of Chambers has redesigned their web site to offer more information and new counselling tools in a layout users are likely to find much easier to navigate.
The site should be viewed in Internet Explorer 7 and higher.
The Asthma Society of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the AsthmaToday Widget! The widget provides instant access to important issues and news surrounding asthma and associated allergies, as well as information needed to plan your outdoor activities. To learn more about the AsthmaToday Widget, click on the Fact Card and News Release below.
Taking Control of Your Asthma The ASC and McMaster University are pleased to provide you with this new interactive e-Learning module. The module consists of animations and illustrations that help you understand how to Take Control of Your Asthma.
The Asthma Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new video program for those living with severe asthma: 'Taking Control - Living Well with Severe Asthma'. Contact us at 1-866-787-4050 to receive your own DVD copy or click below to view the video & accompanying booklet online.
Clean Air Champions has created Air Aware, a new national program to help Canadians adopt active, healthy lifestyles while also reducing our environmental footprint. The website has information for students and for teachers and others to create your own Air Aware Diary and activities, as well as information on the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).
The mydoctor.ca Health Portal is now a Canadian Medical Association member benefit. What is the Health Portal and how can it help clinicians and patients work together to manage asthma? Take a quick tour or read more at
Outdoor air pollution plays a significant role in impacting the health of all citizens. Beginning September 1, 2009, UBC School of Environmental Health presents an online, on demand, bilingual course on outdoor air quality and health and the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for health care providers. This course is available at no cost, made possible through funding by Health Canada. This CME program qualifies for several types of continuing education credits, including those for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists (AB) and Certified Asthma and Respiratory Educators in Canada. More information about this course is available at: Click Here > >
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), available in select cities across Canada, is a web-based scale which describes a local reading of air quality as it relates to your health.
We are looking for your opinion on the AQHI. Please provide your comments about the AQHI through four interactive options available from our website. Click on the following index to access the AQHI webpage and provide your feedback!
The AsthmaToday Widget is a useful tool for people living with asthma and associated allergies to stay informed on important issues and information needed to plan your outdoor activities. The AsthmaToday Widget can be downloaded to your computer to gain instant access to the AQHI, available for a number of Canadian cities, local weather forecasts and relative humidity, as well as the latest news updates from the Society on programs, educational materials and research.
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