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.
RSV Vaccine Expansion in Ontario: 2025 Guidance and Eligibility
The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season.
Breathe BIG, Win BIG: We Have a Winner!
Announcing the Breathe BIG raffle winner—supporting lung health through fundraising for research, education, and advocacy.
Doctors are seeing more non-smokers, especially women, with later-stage lung cancer
Doctors say they’re seeing a growing number of non-smokers contracting lung cancer, warning Canadians to be aware of radon exposure.
No One Should Have to Face COPD Alone: How Louise Found a Lifeline
Living with COPD can feel isolated, especially for people in remote communities or those without regular access to specialized care. For Louise, a participant in the Lung Health Foundation’s My Lung Health Coach program, that isolation was very real.
The National Lung Health Alliance is calling on the federal government to transform Canada’s respiratory health
Pre-budget submissions provide feedback to the government on what the public wants to see in the next budget. Here’s what Canada’s lung health leaders are advocating for.
Lung Health Foundation Encouraged by Ontario’s $1.8 Billion Primary Care Investment and Hopes Vital Respiratory Services Will Be Included
As Ontario commits $1.8 billion to expand access to team-based primary care, the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is calling on the government to take a vital next step: ensure that Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Educators (CREs) are included in these frontline care teams.
Double Your Impact: How Employer Matching Gifts Can Help You Do More for Lung Health
Imagine making one donation and instantly doubling or even tripling its impact without spending a single extra dollar.
