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

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.
doctor ausculting a young girl
May 14, 2025
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.

Media Release

October 15, 2026
A comprehensive new Abacus Data poll commissioned by the National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA), the country’s leading lung health advocacy group, finds overwhelming support for preventing the next generation from starting to smoke or vape, with 96% of Canadians saying it is important to prevent today’s children from ever taking up the products, and more than three-quarters supporting a Smoke-Free Generation law.
October 8, 2026
Canada ranks 17th out of 45 countries on the Global COPD Index, despite having a publicly funded health-care system that should place us near the top. In Chapleau and White River, Ont., people braved winter roads for a minutes-long test. When access arrived, people came.
October 5, 2026
Lung Health Foundation’s new Canadian COPD Performance Index finds significant shortfalls in COPD care across the country, driven by missing data, workforce shortages and no national strategy. Here’s where your region stands.

Blog

August 25, 2026
Some organizations focus on lung health broadly, while others specialize in a specific condition such as lung cancer or COPD. Understanding what each organization offers can help you find the information, resources and support that best fit your needs.
August 6, 2026
Supporting lung health charities in Canada is vital due to the rising prevalence of lung diseases. Conditions like asthma, COPD, and lung cancer affect millions, creating a significant public health concern. Charitable support can alleviate the burden and drive change.
July 15, 2026
Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality. Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe during high-risk air quality conditions.
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