Non-communicable diseases
We are involved in the ”Yksi elämä” (One Life) project and the ”Suomen Tartuttamattomat sairaudet” (Non-Communicable Diseases in Finland) network. The goals of the ”Yksi elämä” health campaign align with the objectives set by WHO and Duodecim’s consensus statement for the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
The ‘Yksi elämä’ health campaign promotes health and well-being throughout life. In addition to Filha, other participating organizations include Aivoliitto, Diabetesliitto, Hengitysliitto, Mieli ry, Sydänliitto, Syöpäjärjestöt, and as an expert organization, Duodecim.
Smoke-Free Initiatives
In the ‘Savuton Suomi 2030’ (Smoke-Free Finland 2030) network, we serve as the chair of the smoking cessation expert group and as members of the steering group.
We are part of the ‘Järjestöjen nikotiiniton Suomi’ (JÄNIS) network.
In the ‘Tupakaton Sote’ (Smoke-Free Healthcare and Social Services) network (formerly known as ‘Savuton sairaala’), we are responsible for international activities.
Lung Nurse Network
We collaborate with the Lung Nurse Network, which consists of healthcare professionals in specialized healthcare. We act as partners and maintain the network. The network promotes the professional competence of its members by providing training and sharing best practices. Network language is Finnish.
Contact:
Krista Abdulla Hama Salih
Specialist in training, allergies and asthma, specialised nurse, MSc
+358445442209
Tuberculosis Nurse Network
Filha organizes tuberculosis training to maintain the expertise of tuberculosis nurses appointed by hospital districts. We also created a network to provide peer support for and between experts.
Contact:
Marianne Helander
Project Manager, nurse, Msc
+358 44 771 7712
Healthcare Professionals’ Indoor Air Network
Filha brings together healthcare professionals interested in indoor air quality. The goal is to find healthcare professionals interested in indoor air quality from each well-being services county. Currently, the network serves as an information channel. Network language is Finnish.
Contact:
Hanna Renkola
Project Manager, Specialist in Sport and Health Sciences, nurse, MSc
+358 44 548 7333
Lung Cancer Network for Healthcare Professionals
Filha brings together a lung cancer network for healthcare professionals. The purpose of the network is to serve as a channel for communication, networking, collaboration, and development for professionals involved in or interested in lung cancer care. The goal is to find members from every wellbeing services county. Network language is Finnish.
Respiratory Physiotherapist Network
The network aims to support physiotherapists working in the field of lung disease rehabilitation and respiratory physiotherapy in their daily work through collaboration, networking, low-threshold consultation, and development work. The network’s goal is also to develop and standardize lung disease rehabilitation and respiratory physiotherapy in Finland and to be involved in the development of related education. All physiotherapists interested in lung disease rehabilitation and respiratory physiotherapy are welcome to join! Network language is Finnish.
Contact:
Herkko Ryynänen
Project Manager, Project Worker, Physiotherapist, MSc
+358 44 901 6614