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The link between your breathing and public policy is stronger than you may think! That’s why we urge you to advocate for your lungs by exploring our recent Breathe Change Policy Forum series.
Our Policy Forums are designed to create impactful moments of change, awareness, hope and vision for the future. This spring, we brought diverse thought leaders to the table and tackled some of the most urgent issues facing healthcare today. All that’s missing now is your voice!
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Here are the highlights:
March 7 Policy Forum:
- The Lung Health Foundation convened a forum to address COPD care gaps with clinicians, researchers, and patients.
- Emphasized COPD’s increasing threat to healthcare systems and communities.
- Targeted stakeholders included legislators, CEOs, and political candidates.
- Key points from the forum:
- Underdiagnosis and lack of education were highlighted by Dr. Joshua Wald.
- Dr. Maya De Zoysa discussed challenges in accessing care in Northern Communities.
- Dr. Dawn Bowdish emphasized gaps in COPD support in Long-Term Care settings.
- Mr. Scott Bailey praised Lung Health Foundation programs for COPD self-management.
Full version here
March 21 Policy Forum:
- The Lung Health Foundation convened a forum to address gaps in lung cancer care with clinicians, researchers, and patients.
- Dr. Rosalyn Juergens emphasized the urgent need for streamlined care and highlighted challenges like delayed approvals and inconsistent coverage.
- Advocates Heather Hogan and Katie Hulan shared their experiences, stressing the trauma of diagnosis and challenges in accessing screening and treatment.
- Advocacy efforts aim to rectify discrepancies in lung cancer care prioritization and ensure equitable standards nationwide.
- Katie Hulan’s experience highlighted disparities in access to life-saving treatments across provinces, underscoring the importance of advocacy and equitable healthcare practices.
Full version here
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