We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
August 19, 2025
Doctors say they’re seeing a growing number of non-smokers contracting lung cancer, warning Canadians to be aware of radon exposure.
August 4, 2025
As Ontario commits $1.8 billion to expand access to team-based primary care, the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is calling on the government to take a vital next step: ensure that Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Educators (CREs) are included in these frontline care teams.
Media Release
May 5, 2026
As soccer surges across Canada, new Play Prepared campaign empowers families, coaches, and communities with real-world guidance that works on and off the field
April 9, 2026
This special statement has been prepared to support proposed changes to the Act’s Special Access Program section. These changes could give people experiencing serious or life-threatening conditions faster access to medications that aren’t yet approved by Health Canada. Some of these medications could help people living with lung conditions.
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.
Blog
January 27, 2026
Each January, millions of Canadians set New Year’s resolutions to improve their physical and mental health. For many, that means trying once again to quit smoking or vaping. The intentions are good, but the struggle to quit an addictive substance is real. Tobacco addiction remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in Canada, and for too long we have treated this as an individual challenge rather than a national policy issue.
January 27, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation mourns of loss of The Honourable Dr. Kirsty Duncan, who passed Jan. 26, 2026
January 18, 2026
This National Non-Smoking Week, the Lung Health Foundation invites you to to reflect, learn, and support one another on the path toward better lung health. Whether you currently smoke, are thinking about cutting back, or have already started your quit journey, this week is about encouragement—not pressure.
