Systemic Barriers Stand in the Way of Lung Health for All
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired the Lung Health Foundation to work harder to address inequality in respiratory care.
Lung Health Foundation Welcomes New Timeline for PMPRB Patented Medicines Guidelines
After months of consistent patient advocacy, the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has announced that they will delay the implementation of their pricing guidelines until January 2021.
Evolving to better support the 1-in-5 Canadians living with lung disease
Recognizing the significant and growing human and economic burden that lung disease represents, we continuously examine our business model, looking for ways of more effectively and efficiently delivering on our mission and investing the funds entrusted to us by our donors and partners. After careful review and assessment, the Ontario Lung Association’s Board of Directors […]
New report highlights knowledge gaps in COPD – a disease that one million Canadians do not even know they have
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Ontario Lung Association report, Helping the Missing Million, aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of COPD in Canada Toronto, Ontario – October 28, 2019 – Helping the Missing Million, a national report released today […]
Tackling the Vaping Epidemic
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. With the first known case of vaping-related illness reported in Canada yesterday, we are pleased with the Health Minister’s announcement that will require public hospitals in Ontario to provide the Chief Medical Officer of Health with […]
Introducing the risks of cannabis on lung health
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The campaign was made possible by funding from Health Canada, encouraging young adults to follow the misguided adventures of a not-so-superhero called “the Toker” Toronto, Ontario – September 10, 2019 – Many young Canadian adults aren’t […]
Putting Breathing First During Big Health System Changes
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Government of Ontario announced plans today to make sweeping changes to the province’s health system structure – including the formation a central agency called Ontario Health. In addition to dissolving the province’s 14 Local Health […]
Press Release – Moving The Dial
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. The Lung Association wants to help Canadians gain control of their asthma A new report shows Canadians living with asthma are missing out on their lives despite thinking their asthma is well managed. A national asthma […]
Legalization opens door to quality research on cannabis effects on health
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. With the legalization of cannabis, Canada can become a world leader in more openly and effectively funding research that explores the impacts of its use — both recreational and medical — on public health. Not pursuing […]
Helping the Missing Million
Prior to 2020, the Lung Health Foundation operated as the Ontario Lung Association. Enjoy this content from our archives. More than one million Canadians are living with COPD and don’t know it (Toronto) December 5, 2018 – It is estimated that 1.6 million Canadians live with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), yet it is believed […]
