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We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.

LHF in the News

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

July 8, 2026
Join our webinar to explore insights on lung cancer care in Ontario. Learn about key findings and trends from the report.
June 24, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2026.
June 18, 2026
The Canadian Pulmonary Rehabilitation Portal is a free online resource that helps patients and healthcare providers find pulmonary rehabilitation programs across Canada.
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