We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
July 28, 2025
Ontario’s $1.8 billion investment in primary care is a crucial step but we must integrate specialized lung health expertise to address the silent epidemic of respiratory illness, says an expert from the Lung Health Foundation.
May 14, 2025
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Media Release
April 9, 2026
This special statement has been prepared to support proposed changes to the Act’s Special Access Program section. These changes could give people experiencing serious or life-threatening conditions faster access to medications that aren’t yet approved by Health Canada. Some of these medications could help people living with lung conditions.
April 2, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) today unveiled its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, Beyond the Horizon – Shaping the future for better lung health.
March 31, 2026
Canada is entering another wildfire season — and for millions of Canadians living with lung disease, the danger often begins before the smoke is even visible.
Blog
June 1, 2024
June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate, support, and breathe in solidarity with Canada’s 1.3 million 2SLGBTQI+ community members. As national leaders in lung health, Pride Month is a chance for the Lung Health Foundation to highlight persistent lung health inequities that the 2SLGBTQI+ community faces, while re-affirming our commitment to finding empowering solutions.
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.
