World COPD Day
Resources My COPD Checklist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2uCbnkML84 COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the third largest cause of death, yet no one talks about it. As a result, it’s under-prioritised, underfunded, and undertreated. The world can no longer overlook COPD. We need to recognize the impact of COPD on individuals, communities and across our country to […]
Fight The Flu
Are You At High Risk? The flu vaccination is especially recommended for people who are at higher risk and those who have regular contact with people at higher risk. People at higher risk from the flu include: People with health conditions such as lung diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,asthma) Very young children and seniors […]
Protected: Breathe! Bash 2023
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It’s time for your Asthma Fall Tune Up!
If you have asthma, it’s important for you to stay on top of managing your symptoms and triggers. The fall is the perfect time to evaluate your environments (interior and exterior) for risks, to make sure your inhalers are up-to-date and that you have a current asthma action plan. The Asthma Fall Tune Up below […]
A Fresh Start: The entrepreneurial spirit of the Lung Health Foundation will live on
On Monday, September 19, George Habib handed over the leadership of the Lung Health Foundation to the new President and CEO, Jessica Buckley. We sat down with George recently and asked him about some of his reflections on leading the Lung Health Foundation over the past 15 years, how the organization has evolved and the […]
Money Matters and your lung health journey
Join us on September 21st at 1:00 pm EST for a FREE one hour webinar via Zoom hosted in partnership with Wellspring.
Supporting Canadians Living with COPD
Being diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) can be a scary and overwhelming experience for patients and their caregivers. Often, a diagnosis can feel very isolating, and the patient might feel very alone when receiving the news. We’re here to reassure you that you’re not alone. An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are currently living […]
Budget’s anti-vaping measures a breath of fresh air, but more must be done
While the excise tax on vaping liquids is a major step in the right direction, we should also implement a tax on vaping devices.
Lung Health Foundation Statement on Phillip Morris International’s Purchase of Vectura Group
The Lung Health Foundation denounces Philip Morris International’s (PMI) acquisition of Vectura.
Treatment Access for ALK+ Lung Cancer Patients
Lung Health Foundation urges government to re-evaluate the funding recommendations made for these treatments and give ALK+ lung cancer.
