We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
December 22, 2025
Flu hospitalizations are rising rapidly across Canada as the H3N2 strain spreads. Learn why this season’s flu is causing more severe illness and how immunization can help protect your lung health.
November 20, 2025
Canada needs a strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma with integrated surveillance systems, improved access to care, and targeted programs to reduce hospitalizations.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
Media Release
April 2, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) today unveiled its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, Beyond the Horizon – Shaping the future for better lung health.
March 31, 2026
Canada is entering another wildfire season — and for millions of Canadians living with lung disease, the danger often begins before the smoke is even visible.
February 4, 2025
Formally announced on World Cancer Day, the Cancer Research Society Lung Cancer Translational Research Grant will soon fund an urgently needed research project in partnership with the Lung Health Foundation
Blog
April 20, 2026
We’re pleased to welcome Delanya Podgers as Medical Director for the Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP).
April 15, 2026
The Cancer Research Society (CRS) announces the launch of the second edition of its Lung Cancer Research Grants Competition, backed by a total investment of $2 million. Building on the success of its inaugural competition, this initiative aims to accelerate scientific progress in an area where significant needs remain.
April 13, 2026
McMaster experts such as Dawn Bowdish work tirelessly to counter misinformation that drives vaccine hesitancy
