We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
Lung Health Foundation receives second-largest gift in its history of more than $1 million in support of research
January 25, 2023 – TORONTO (ON) – Canada’s Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of a bequest of $1,092,735 from the estate of Lloyd Alexander Hope. It is the second-largest
Lung Health Foundation Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Buckley
September 20, 2022 – TORONTO – In a move designed to build on its long-standing history of impact and success, the Board of Directors of the Lung Health Foundation announces the appointment of Jessica Buckley,
Putting Lung Health on the Agenda — What we’re watching for in Party Platforms this Federal Election
As Canada begins to chart a path forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians more than ever understand the importance of lung health and expect party leaders to reflect their concerns.
Lung News
Lung Cancer Awareness In The News
The Lung Health Foundation recently appeared on a full-page of the Toronto Star. The article documents our efforts as an organization to raise awareness regarding key lung cancer issues, to advocate for better policy decisions
Money Matters and your lung health journey
Join us on September 21st at 1:00 pm EST for a FREE one hour webinar via Zoom hosted in partnership with Wellspring.
Treatment Access for ALK+ Lung Cancer Patients
Lung Health Foundation urges government to re-evaluate the funding recommendations made for these treatments and give ALK+ lung cancer.
Blog
Lung Cancer and Staying Physically Active at Home
By Linda Trinh, PhD Assistant Professor, Exercise and Cancer Survivorship Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education University of Toronto Physical activity is a safe and helpful way for individuals living with and beyond cancer to
Breathe! Bash 2023
Breathe! Bash is back, in-person on January 26th, 2023! This year’s event will take place at Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, at the foot of the Rogers Centre. As we light the CN
World COPD Day
Resources My COPD Checklist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2uCbnkML84 COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is the third largest cause of death, yet no one talks about it. As a result, it’s under-prioritised, underfunded, and undertreated. The world can
Lung Health Foundation Alerts
Annual Report 2021-2022
Highlights of last year’s work are featured in our interactive 2021-22 Annual Report.
Our Partnership with OTS and ORCS: Update
The Ontario Thoracic Society (OTS) and the Ontario Respiratory Care Society (ORCS) will no longer be part of our formal governance structure.
Calling all primary care professionals: Respiratory Health Forum registration is now open
Learn innovative approaches to lung health and explore the latest respiratory guidelines.