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

July 17, 2024
Ready. Set. Breathe, Canada. Something exciting is in the air as the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) teams with Olympic champion and lung health advocate Maggie Mac Neil for a “breathtaking” multi-platform national awareness campaign just in time for the Paris Summer Games. Canada’s trusted go-to public resource for lung health has partnered with the 100m butterfly gold medalist – one of 3.8 million Canadians who live with asthma – to make waves showcasing how our lungs are the real champions of athletic excellence, and of life’s everyday moments.

July 3, 2024
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) (lunghealth.ca), Canada’s leading non-profit lung health organization, today announced new appointments to its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to improving lung health for all Canadians.

May 31, 2024
In alignment with World No Tobacco Day, the Lung Health Foundation has partnered with Ontario’s Public Health Units to introduce the Brief Conversations Toolkit, a robust bilingual online resource that aims to shrink the unprecedented youth vaping crisis in Canada by increasing brief contact intervention (BCI) knowledge and application among those who work with or care for the nation’s youth.
Blog

November 20, 2024
Did you know that sharing your overall COPD experience can help unlock new treatments, even if you’ve never taken the treatment being evaluated? Taking part in this confidential survey is a meaningful way to take part in Canada’s drug review process.

November 16, 2024
Life’s uncertainties have a way of reminding us how precious—and unpredictable—our time is. Even if you’re young and healthy, having a will in place is a crucial step toward securing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. From safeguarding your assets to making sure your wishes are honoured, a will can play a vital role at any stage in life.

November 13, 2024
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that’s invisible, odorless, and tasteless—yet it poses a significant health risk if left unchecked. It forms from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water, and can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings, including homes, schools, and workplaces. The more airtight a building, the higher the potential radon concentration, which is why modern, energy-efficient homes are often at greater risk for radon buildup.
