Asthma in Children: Management and Support
Free Asthma Canada Webinar On Wednesday, August 22 at 1:00 pm (EST), Asthma Canada will be hosting a FREE webinar with a Registered Respiratory Therapist/Certified Asthma Educator on Asthma in Children: Management and Support. The September back-to-school period brings a dramatic increase in hospitalizations for children living with asthma. Kids returning to school in September face […]
AllerGen CHILD Study Findings Connect Infant Sleep Duration with Cognitive and Language Skill Development
AllerGen CHILD Study researchers have found that infants who regularly sleep less than 12 hours total in a 24-hour period have poorer cognitive and language skills by two years of age compared to infants who sleep more. “Short sleep duration and symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) ranging from snoring to sleep apnea have been associated […]
GET-FACTS researchers identify new genes linked to food allergy
By Emily Shantz & Susan J. Elliott, on behalf of the GET-FACTS Steering Committee GET-FACTS scientists Yuka Asai, Ann Clarke, Denise Daley and their team have published a study in The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology that provides new information on how our genes may be involved in the development of peanut and other food […]
New Asthma Pals Program for Kids
New Asthma Pals Program for Kids The Asthma Society of Canada (ASC) is proud to announce the Asthma Pals Mentorship Program. Developed by the University of Alberta in 2008, and following positive feedback for this program, ASC is excited to launch this support service for children with asthma across Canada. The Asthma Pals Mentorship Program […]
EduTOX Video Challenge winner Asha Mior, 14
EduTOX winner Asha Mior shares her adventures at the 2016 World’s Largest Sandbox
The day that I found out that I won the EduTOX Video Challenge, I screamed. A $1400 scholarship and a trip to Ottawa? What an opportunity!
In early June, my family and I travelled to Ottawa to attend the World’s Largest Sandbox Event! The event, which takes place on Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa, allows parliamentarians, non-profit organizations, and local kids to come together to raise awareness of the health of Canadian children.
Engaging Youth in Conversations about Toxic Chemicals through the EduTOX Video Challenge
While the use of chemical substances can improve our standard of living, many can cause unintended health effects. Chemical substances that we encounter in day-to-day life can be determined hazardous based on factors including toxicity – the potential of a chemical to be harmful – and the route and duration of exposure. Studies have shown that one’s exposure to chemical substances can begin as early as the embryo and fetus development phase, through the blood vessels of the placenta in the womb. Hazardous chemicals like mercury, lead, BPA, asbestos, phthalates and many others can be inhaled, ingested, or even absorbed through the skin and pose a great risk to human health. As the use of chemical substances and additives increases with each generation, so too does the risk to all children and youth. So how do we take action and inform youth about the impacts of these potential toxins?
By making them a part of the solution of course!
Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award ($1000 post-secondary)
From Food Allergy Canada:
June 10th is the deadline to apply for the seventh annual Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award.
This award is dedicated to Sabrina Shannon, an inspiring teenager who suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction in 2003. During her life, Sabrina helped to raise awareness about food allergy by creating a first-person radio documentary, “A Nutty Tale,” which aired on CBC Radio in 2001. Since her passing, Sabrina’s parents and other members of the allergy community have kept Sabrina’s spirit alive by advocating for allergy-aware school environments. In 2005, Sabrina’s Law was passed in Ontario, resulting in landmark legislation that has influenced school anaphylaxis policies across Canada.
Announcing the winners of the EduTOX Video Challenge!
EduTOX Video Challenge Winners
After careful deliberation, our expert and celebrity judges have selected the winners for the first EduTOX Video Challenge. Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents and Others Need to Know
From Food Allergy Canada: We are pleased to announce our latest online learning tool, Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents and Others Need to Know available at allergyaware.ca. Developed with Leap Learning Technologies Inc. and in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, this free, medically-reviewed resource is designed for people with […]
Fighting for Breath: Severe Asthma Conference
Registration for the Asthma Society of Canada’s Fighting for Breath: Severe Asthma Conference is now open
Fighting for Breath: Severe Asthma Conference will bring together clinicians, patients, researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders to examine the complex health, social and economic issues related to Severe Asthma and issue a call-to-action for decision makers.