News & Blog

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.
Woman Hiking
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.
Doctor and patient
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

July 8, 2026
Lung Health Foundation’s landmark baseline report shows a system with exceptional foundations – and critical blind spots in equity, patient experience, and access that could determine whether Ontario meets the Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan’s 2035 mortality reduction targets
May 20, 2026
New lung cancer and respiratory treatments are being developed faster than critically ill Canadian patients can access them, even when doctors believe they could help save lives; Canada’s largest charity dedicated to lung health presses Ottawa to act on Bill C-265 to establish a pre-approved special access list to help physicians obtain targeted therapies when no comparable treatment is available in Canada
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

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.