Canadian Thoracic Society
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National specialty society. Advancing knowledge and improving outcomes in lung health by providing the best respiratory practices in Canada. www.cts-sct.ca
📆Have you signed up yet? The CTS COPD Assembly is hosting a Journal Club webinar on Aug.18, 2026, 4:00 pm ET discussing European Respiratory Society recommendations for symptom management in adults with serious respiratory illness. Register: Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📖Catch Véronique Pepin's President's Message in the Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Members can access their complimentary online subscription through the CTS Member Portal here: membership.cts-sct.ca/
📖The newest edition of the CJRCCSM is live! Discover the latest findings, including: the CTS/CSS Guideline on the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in children, the 2025 Canadian Pediatric Severe Asthma Stakeholders’ Forum proceedings, and much more! membership.cts-sct.ca/
The Call for the 2027 CTS Awards is now open! The CTS is soliciting nominations for the three listed awards, which will be delivered as part of the scientific program at #CRC2027 in Montreal from April 7 – 10, 2027. To learn more: cts-sct.ca/awards-recog...
The CTS Mastermind Challenge was a CRC 2026 favourite, with PGY-4/5 respirology trainees from across Canada facing off in a crowd-pleasing trivia showdown. Congrats to Western University, Université de Montréal and The Hospital for Sick Children for taking home the cup! 🏆
Christopher Farley received the CRHP Research Poster Award at CRC 2026 for his poster titled "Measurement Properties of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care in Patients Previously Hospitalized for COVID-19." He is pictured here with Sophie Vallée-Smejda, CRHP Past Chair🎉
📋Explore exciting new career opportunities at CTS! Visit our website for more details: cts-sct.ca/careers/
Save the Date! The CTS Research Forum and Beaver's Den will take place on April 7, coinciding with the 2027 Canadian Respiratory Conference. Stay tuned for more details! 📅✨
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Visit www.immunize.ca/ for resources to help healthcare professionals support their patients.
The CRHP are hosting a webinar on September 16 at 12:00 pm ET with Lee Verweel, who will present Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Canada: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic and Implications for Future Care. Register today! tinyurl.com/3mm2s2z5
Dr. Lena Xiao, a Pediatric Respirologist and Sleep Physician at British Columbia Children's Hospital, was honoured with the CTS Pediatric Assembly Early-Career Outstanding Contributions Award at #CRC2026! Here she is with Dr. Jackie Chiang, Pediatric Assembly Chair. 👏
The CTS is thrilled to share that CRC will be heading East in 2027! 🎉 Mark your calendars for April 7-10, 2027. The call for poster abstracts will begin in early September, with submissions due by October 20, 2026. Stay informed on all things CRC by visiting our website: cts-sct.ca/crc/
🗓️Don't miss Aug. 18, 4:00 PM COPD Assembly Journal Club, co-developed with @atscommunity.bsky.social, feat. Dr. Anne Holland, University of Melbourne! Feat. article: "European Respiratory Society recommendations for symptom management in adults with serious respiratory illness" shorturl.at/KKO4F
✔️Join the CTS today and unlock exclusive benefits! Become a member of Canada’s national specialty society for respirology: lnkd.in/gvW5jmaX
❓Are you a CTS-ERS member yet? Explore the amazing benefits! Want to join us? Reach out to the CTS team at info@cts-sct.ca.
🎉Dr. David Wensley received the CTS Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at CRC 2026. This award recognizes outstanding clinical service, significant research contributions, dedication to education & impact on academic pediatric respirology in Canada. Congratulations! 👏
📢THIS WEEK! The CRHP are hosting a webinar on July 10 at 12:00 pm ET with Dr. Débora M. Petry Moecke, who will present Recommendations for Telehealth Physical Therapy with Indigenous Clients. Register today! 💻https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I_alFnQ0QBup7e_CrER6tg#/registration
🎉The CTS is celebrating 10 years this year. Take a look down memory lane, where we share testimonials and CTS history in the 2025 CTS Annual Report. 📖 cts-sct.ca/wp-content/u...
July 1st marks World Bronchiectasis Day! This day is dedicated to raising awareness and sharing valuable information. Discover events, educational resources, and various tools designed to assist those living with bronchiectasis here: shorturl.at/qZyUw
Happy Canada from the Canadian Thoracic Society! Please note the CTS office will be closed Wednesday, July 1 and will reopen on Thursday, July 2.
The CTS in partnership with the @cansleepsociety, hosted an accredited webinar on June 18, featuring the new evidence-based guideline on the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Watch now! 💻https://vimeo.com/1202891493?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
🎉Congratulations to Jaimie Peters, on receiving the 2026 CRHP Distinction Award! This award honours health professionals who have made unique contributions to respiratory care & Ms. Peters is a shining example. Her leadership & dedication have made a lasting impact! Congratulations, Ms. Peters! 👏
📢We want your input! Help us shape a program tailored to your practice by sharing your topic and speaker ideas for CRC 2027, taking place April 8-10, in Montreal, QC. Submit your ideas today! Deadline to apply is July 10, 2026. www.surveymonkey.com/r/8THRH66
Stay updated with the latest issue of CJRCCSM, which includes five new articles. Members can access their complimentary copy of the Journal via the CTS Member Portal here: membership.cts-sct.ca/ #CJRCCSM 📖
Catch Véronique Pepin's first President's Message in the Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Members can access their complimentary online subscription through the CTS Member Portal here: cts-sct.ca/wp-content/u...
💻NEXT WEEK! CTS in partnership with the @cansleepsociety, will be hosting an accredited webinar on June 18, 6:30-7:30 PM ET featuring the new evidence-based guideline on the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📆 The CRHP are hosting a webinar on June 17 at 12:00 pm ET with Sunaina Chopra, who will present Strengthening Respiratory Health Through Physical Activity and Community Partnership with Rural BC First Nations. Register today! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
💻Join us for an upcoming webinar TOMORROW, June 10 at 12:00 pm ET as part of the CF Annual series. Dr. Sophie Corriveau will present on the topic of Cystic Fibrosis Care: Burden, Gaps, and the Role of Primary Care. mymeeting.cloud/CFannual2026...
The CRHP are hosting a webinar on July 10 at 12:00 pm ET with Dr. Débora M. Petry Moecke, who will present Recommendations for Telehealth Physical Therapy with Indigenous Clients. Register today! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
