Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Alberta Lung & NWT
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Other form(s) of name
- Alberta Tuberculosis Association
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Description area
Dates of existence
1939 to present day
History
We began in 1939 as the Alberta Tuberculosis Association. At that time our goal was to educate the public about tuberculosis (TB), conduct mass chest X-rays and provide a rehabilitation service for TB sanitorium patients.
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Functions, occupations and activities
Over the years, we broadened our scope to encompass all aspects of lung health. Current areas of focus include issues related to asthma, allergies, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), lung cancer, flu, infectious diseases, environmental issues, smoking prevention and cessation, sleep apnea, and continued work in the area of TB.
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Authority record identifier
EPSAM-0200
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Status
Final
Level of detail
Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created January 14, 2022.
Language(s)
- English
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Maintenance notes
Created by Lori Clark.