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
December 4, 2018
Blog
October 31, 2024
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Survivors Share Stories of Hope and Resilience Amid Revolutionary Medical Breakthroughs
October 30, 2024
As fall transitions into winter, many people experience changes in their respiratory health due to colder air, increased indoor heating, and other seasonal factors.
October 25, 2024
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, infects the lungs and airways. It’s highly contagious, and infections typically last one to two weeks. RSV can affect anyone of any age, causing mild cold-like symptoms for most. However, vulnerable people are at risk of developing severe RSV that can seriously affect their breathing. While you can catch RSV at any time of year, ‘RSV season’ generally starts in the fall and lasts until late spring.
