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We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.

LHF in the News

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.
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.

Media Release

The #MyLungLife "take your best shot" sharable image
July 1, 2020
The Lung Health Foundation challenges Canadians to give lung health their best shot for a COVID-19-safe fundraising initiative.
the words "lung health starts now" appear next to an outline of a lung.
June 10, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired the Lung Health Foundation to work harder to address inequality in respiratory care.

Blog

Know More, Breathe Better: How to Tell if Your Asthma is Well Controlled
July 29, 2025
Imagine making one donation and instantly doubling or even tripling its impact without spending a single extra dollar.
July 28, 2025
Ontario’s $1.8 billion investment in primary care is a crucial step but we must integrate specialized lung health expertise to address the silent epidemic of respiratory illness, says an expert from the Lung Health Foundation.
Old Woman Smiling
July 24, 2025
As we reflect on the past year at the Lung Health Foundation, one word stands out: breakthrough. In 2024–2025, your support helped us reach new heights and our just-released Annual Report tells the full story.