We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news:
Media Release
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
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
Unmasking 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
Lung News
Lung Health Foundation Welcomes Rachel Jacobs as New Vice President of Partnerships and Development
Rachel Jacobs is the LHF’s new Vice President of Partnerships and Development. Learn more about the big impact she’ll have on our community!
What are an estimated 750,000 Canadian youth doing DAILY?
We hit the street to find out how much Canadians know about a rapidly growing lung health threat.
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 surrounding support and treatment, and to reduce the unjust stigma surrounding this disease.
Blog
‘A Tragedy in the Making’: Approval of Canada’s Proposed $32.5 Billion Big Tobacco Settlement Risks Leaving Millions Living with Lung Disease Behind, Warns National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA)
The National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA) recognizes the successful outcome of ‘Big Tobacco’ settlement compensation plan vote on December 12. Canada’s most powerful lung health advocacy network stands firm in its message to the provinces that the next steps are what really matters.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month highlights (and the 5 next steps that will create more survivors)
Lung Cancer Awareness Month ends on November 30. Our work doesn’t. Look back on the month with us and look forward to a brighter future for the 32,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed this year.
WORLD COPD DAY NEWS: The first novel biologic treatment for COPD is under review with Canada’s Drug Agency.
Did you know that sharing your overall COPD experience can help unlock new treatments, even if you’ve never taken the treatment being evaluated? Taking part in this confidential survey is a meaningful way to take part in Canada’s drug review process.