An International Women’s Day message from Jessica Buckley
How have women, girls, and gender diverse people shaped the past, present, and future of lung health in Canada?
COPD: A $10 Billion Threat to Canada’s Healthcare System by 2030
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) looms as a $10 billion healthcare crisis in Canada by 2030 and, according to the Lung Health Foundation (“LHF”), is poised to dismantle the Canadian healthcare system. LHF is the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals living with lung conditions across Canada.
Transforming Care for Canadians with Lung Cancer: Join Us in Making a Difference!
In February 2024, Pfizer joins forces with the Lung Health Foundation (LHF), Lung Cancer Canada (LCC), and the Quebec Lung Association (QLA) to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize the care and outcomes for Canadians battling metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a pivotal focus on enhancing health equity within this community.
This National Non-Smoking Week, Canada Must Prioritize the Health of its Youth and Recognize the Danger of Vaping
We are honoured to publish this eye-opening piece from Mika’il Visanji and Bianca Mammarella, two scientists-turned-advocates who are taking a stand against a serious lung health threat.
Call for Applications: 2024 Career Establishment Research Award
Are you an early to mid-career investigator dedicated to advancing lung health research and want to make a change? The Lung Health Foundation invites you to apply for the Career Establishment Research Award, supporting independent research in the field.
Olympic and World Champion Swimmer Maggie Mac Neil: “I understand the real fear of not being able to take a deep breath”
What do a well-read 68-year-old father who always speaks his mind, a Toronto singer/songwriter with a rosy outlook on life and an adventurous Victoria B.C. non-smoker have in common with elite Canadian athlete Maggie Mac Neil, who will defend her gold medal and world record in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics next summer?
Transforming Lives: The Power of Fitness for Breath Program
Discover how the Lung Health Foundation’s Fitness for Breath program is transforming lives and improving lung health. Join our supportive community today!
5 powerful ways to carry the spirit of Lung Cancer Awareness Month year round
Our work in lung cancer doesn’t end on November 30th. As we wrap up Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023, we urge you, the Lung Health Foundation community, to keep the momentum going. If we work together, we can create a more hopeful future for people living with lung cancer.
Here are five simple things you can start doing right now.
Katie’s inspiring lung cancer story (and #GivingTuesday call to action)
It was 2021, and Katie found herself with a cough that she just couldn’t shake. Here’s what she wishes she could tell herself about living with lung cancer (and how you can help people like Katie in the future!)
Meet Lisa. She’s got some lung cancer wisdom to share.
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, learn about lung cancer from the REAL experts – people like Lisa, who is living a full life with Stage IV lung cancer thanks to a hope-boosting clinical trial.