We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
January 18, 2026
This National Non-Smoking Week, the Lung Health Foundation invites you to to reflect, learn, and support one another on the path toward better lung health. Whether you currently smoke, are thinking about cutting back, or have already started your quit journey, this week is about encouragement—not pressure.
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.
Media Release
September 19, 2019
September 10, 2019
February 6, 2019
Blog
April 20, 2026
We’re pleased to welcome Delanya Podgers as Medical Director for the Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP).
April 15, 2026
The Cancer Research Society (CRS) announces the launch of the second edition of its Lung Cancer Research Grants Competition, backed by a total investment of $2 million. Building on the success of its inaugural competition, this initiative aims to accelerate scientific progress in an area where significant needs remain.
April 13, 2026
McMaster experts such as Dawn Bowdish work tirelessly to counter misinformation that drives vaccine hesitancy
