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
March 6, 2024
In February 2024, Pfizer joins forces with the Lung Health Foundation (LHF), Lung Cancer Canada (LCC), and the Quebec Lung Association (QLA) to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize the care and outcomes for Canadians battling metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a pivotal focus on enhancing health equity within this community.
January 25, 2024
We are honoured to publish this eye-opening piece from Mika’il Visanji and Bianca Mammarella, two scientists-turned-advocates who are taking a stand against a serious lung health threat.
January 11, 2024
Are you an early to mid-career investigator dedicated to advancing lung health research and want to make a change? The Lung Health Foundation invites you to apply for the Career Establishment Research Award, supporting independent research in the field.
