What’s On: Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada. About 1 in 14 Canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in our lives.
While the statistics are sobering, Lung Cancer Awareness Month is about so much more than statistics.
Protect Your Lungs This Fall: Is the Flu Shot Important?
As the weather cools, flu season begins, and so does the risk of respiratory illness.
Lung Health Foundation Welcomes Dr. Vaibhav Gupta as Chief Medical Advisor
Dr. Vaibhav Gupta, a Canadian thoracic surgeon with advanced robotic surgery training and a PhD in public health, joins the Lung Health Foundation as Chief Medical Advisor.
Breathe BIG, Win BIG: Support Lung Health with Our 50/50 Raffle!
It’s back! — your chance to win BIG while making a real difference! The Lung Health Foundation is thrilled to launch our “Breathe BIG, Win BIG 50/50 Raffle”
Announcing the Lung Health Foundation’s NEW Airwaves Learning Series
Learn the art and science of lung health self-management in our new Airwaves Learning Series, featuring topics picked by our community of people with lived experience.
Lung Health Foundation announces 2025 Breathe Change Policy Series Themes
Health equity, cross-system collaboration, and innovative thinking take center stage at this open-to-all event series
Lung Health Foundation Joins Global Health Giants at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to Advance Milestone Lung Cancer Consensus Statement
Canada’s national leader in lung health is representing Canada in New York City to make lung cancer a global policy priority.
Nova Scotia starting free RSV vaccine program for seniors and infants
Nova Scotia is spending $6.9 million to launch a new program to vaccinate or protect infants and some seniors against respiratory syncytial virus.
Rise in Late-Stage Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers Highlights Need for Awareness and Screening
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
Maggie Mac Neil: A Message of Hope for Kids With Asthma
The first week of school is the perfect time for Maggie’s message of hope because of the September Spike — a serious increase in asthma flare-ups coinciding with back-to-school season.
