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Category: Lung News

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.

RSV Vaccine Expansion in Ontario: 2025 Guidance and Eligibility

Woman Vaccinated

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!

50/50 Breathe Big Win

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

Woman Hiking

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

Louise, My Lung Health Coach Participan: I'm alone up here..."

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

National Lung Helath Alliance Pre-Budget Submission

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

Doctor and patient

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.

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