We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
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.
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
Walter Gretzky encourages Canadians to participate in the #MyLungLife Hockey Challenge
The Lung Health Foundation challenges Canadians to give lung health their best shot for a COVID-19-safe fundraising initiative.
Lung News
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!
Replay of our Instagram Live Q&A with Dr. Dawn Bowdish and Dr. Zain Chagla
Missed our COVID-19 vaccine Q&A on Instagram Live? Here’s the replay!
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.