Alyssa’s Story
I was trying to juggle schoolwork, teams and clubs, my social life, and I hadn’t expected to be so stressed.
New partnership gives Canadians trustworthy evidence, information about the evolving science driving the COVID-19 pandemic
Together with Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, we’re helping Canadians stay safe and make informed vaccine decisions.
World Asthma Day Spotlight: Asthma in Ontario
Our new Asthma in Ontario infographic highlights what high-quality asthma care looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada needs a robust vaccine registry, not just a Band-Aid solution
As we grapple with the past year’s fight against the COVID-19 virus and vow never to let Canada find itself in the same vulnerable position it was in last spring, our country must face some important truths about our public health system’s performance in the wake of a deadly pandemic. Canadians continue to question why […]
A new era in lung health
The sole reason the foundation exists is to help Canadians improve their lung health. Our bold new Lung Health Starts Now! 2021-2026 Strategic Plan will help us do it.
New Resources to Help You Understand Asthma
We’re moving the dial on the diagnosis and treatment of asthma! Download new quick reference guides for patients, parents, and healthcare providers. Last year, we conducted an online survey of 1,510 Canadians with asthma. We found that 92% of patients think they’ve got their asthma under control, but their answers to our next questions showed […]
COPD Patients Benefit Through Partnership to Improve Access to Care
The Lung Health Foundation and Respiplus have come together to improve access to high-quality care for COPD patients across Canada. The partnership brings together the Respiplus membership of over 16,000 Canadian healthcare providers with the Lung Health Foundation’s broad network of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to end gaps in COPD care. To begin the […]
Canadians Urged to Stop Asking the Wrong Question About Lung Cancer
New campaign reveals ways that stigma slows progress against Canada’s #1 cancer killer Toronto, Ontario – September 30 – The Lung Health Foundation and Lung Cancer Canada have joined forces to highlight the hurtful and deadly effects of lung cancer stigma through Stop Asking the Wrong Question, a powerful new awareness campaign launched Canada-wide today. That […]
Answers to your top 3 COVID-19 immunity questions
The Lung Health Foundation is made up of some pretty incredible people who are working together (but apart!) to help Canadians breathe with ease. Today, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Dawn Bowdish, a member of our national Lung Health Advisory. Dr. Bowdish is McMaster University professor and a Canada Research Chair in Aging & […]
Good News Tuesday: Creative Canadians vs. COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is giving Canadians an unprecedented opportunity to be helpers (and heroes). This post highlights just a few of the stories that have inspired us lately.
