We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
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.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
Media Release
October 5, 2023
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!
May 18, 2023
Ryan’s Law was named after local child, Ryan Gibbons, whose death from an asthma attack helped push for new laws in Ontario schools.
January 24, 2023
Canada’s Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of a bequest of $1,092,735 from the estate of Lloyd Alexander Hope. It is the second-largest gift the non-profit organization has ever received in its 100 year history.
Blog
January 2, 2025
Great news for Canadians looking to make a difference while maximizing their 2024 tax benefits! The Government of Canada has announced an extension for making charitable donations eligible for the 2024 tax year until February 28, 2025. This measure ensures donors have additional time to support their favorite causes, even if the holiday rush caused delays.
December 20, 2024
Learn about pneumonia, its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods to protect your health from this serious lung infection.
December 13, 2024
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.
