We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
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.
Rallying Canadians to dedicate your vaccination and help get the word out to end the pandemic, together
The Lung Health Foundation is proud to join This Is Our Shot to be #TogetherAgain.
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.
Lung News
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.
Protected: Better Breathing Week
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Lung Health Foundation and Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats present: COVID-19 Policy Forum Series
Join us for a three-part policy series where you’ll hear from leading Canadian COVID-19 experts on how governments could have responded better. Limited seating. Register now!
Blog
“A meaningful first step in acknowledging decades of harm”: Lung Health Foundation Applauds Landmark $32.5 Billion Legal Settlement Against Tobacco Companies
On October 17, news broke that all 10 provinces and three territories would benefit from a landmark $24.8 billion settlement against JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Meanwhile, a mediator-lead settlement would award further billion dollar compensation to several class-action lawsuits in Quebec.
Lung Health Foundation announces 2024/2025 Breathe Change Policy Series Themes
Health equity, cross-system collaboration, and innovative thinking take center stage at this open-to-all event series
Understanding Chronic Cough: When a Cough is More Than Just a Cough
Coughing is a natural reflex that helps protect your lungs by clearing out mucus, irritants, and foreign particles. It’s something we all experience, especially when we catch a cold, flu, or have allergies. But what happens when a cough doesn’t go away? If you’ve been coughing for weeks, it might be time to consider whether it’s something more serious—like a chronic cough.