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

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.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.

Media Release

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June 10, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired the Lung Health Foundation to work harder to address inequality in respiratory care.
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June 1, 2020
After months of consistent patient advocacy, the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has announced that they will delay the implementation of their pricing guidelines until January 2021.

Blog

November 24, 2023
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, learn about lung cancer from the REAL experts – people like Lisa, who is living a full life with Stage IV lung cancer thanks to a hope-boosting clinical trial.
November 21, 2023
A new vaccine is offering new hope against Respiratory syncytial virus. But what is RSV?
November 17, 2023
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, learn about lung cancer from the REAL experts – people like Joey, who’ve lived through lung cancer and have some lifesaving advice to share.