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

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

The #MyLungLife "take your best shot" sharable image
July 1, 2020
The Lung Health Foundation challenges Canadians to give lung health their best shot for a COVID-19-safe fundraising initiative.
the words "lung health starts now" appear next to an outline of a lung.
June 10, 2020
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired the Lung Health Foundation to work harder to address inequality in respiratory care.

Blog

May 31, 2024
We support the government’s plan to take action to protect kids from the serious health risks associated with nicotine and vaping.
April 29, 2024
We support the government’s plan to take action to protect kids from the serious health risks associated with nicotine and vaping.
April 22, 2024
Discover the inspiring journey of Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil and learn how you can empower Canadians living with asthma. Read our latest blog post now!