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

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

January 17, 2025
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is poised to reshape the future of lung healthcare in Canada with the appointment of three dynamic leaders to tackle an escalating public health crisis.
October 23, 2024
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF), the premier resource on lung health for all Canadians, is urging all Canadians to act on findings presented in the 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities, issued today by the Evict Radon National Study.
October 18, 2024
On October 17, news broke that all 10 provinces and three territories would benefit from a landmark $24.8 billion settlement against JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Meanwhile, a mediator-lead settlement would award further billion dollar compensation to several class-action lawsuits in Quebec.

Blog

September 4, 2024
Living with a chronic lung condition like asthma or chronic obstructive disease (COPD) can be challenging, but remember, you’re not alone. In Canada, over 4.6 million people are living with asthma, and COPD affects a striking 10% of adults- nearly one in five people over 70.
August 15, 2024
You’re invited to an eye-opening webinar for teachers, school administrators, and anyone who works with youth! Don’t miss this final session in our summer Halt the Haze Learning Series.
July 26, 2024
You know that we’re dedicated to ending gaps in the prevention, diagnosis, and care of lung disease across Canada. But did you know that some groups are faced with even BIGGER gaps? Enter a groundbreaking partnership for our newest joint research funding initiative.