We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
January 18, 2026
This National Non-Smoking Week, the Lung Health Foundation invites you to to reflect, learn, and support one another on the path toward better lung health. Whether you currently smoke, are thinking about cutting back, or have already started your quit journey, this week is about encouragement—not pressure.
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.
Media Release
May 18, 2023
Ryan’s Law was named after local child, Ryan Gibbons, whose death from an asthma attack helped push for new laws in Ontario schools.
January 24, 2023
Canada’s Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of a bequest of $1,092,735 from the estate of Lloyd Alexander Hope. It is the second-largest gift the non-profit organization has ever received in its 100 year history.
Blog
October 31, 2023
Vaccines offer the best protection against flu, RSV, pneumococcal pneumonia, and COVID-19. Try these tips, too!
October 18, 2023
From October 17th to 18th, we embarked on a powerful journey towards better lung health and cleaner air. This incredible journey wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our dedicated alliance members, partners, and advocates. Together, we raised our voices and made an impact that will resonate for years to come.
October 17, 2023
Today, the Lung Health Foundation proudly joins the National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA), a coalition of provincial and national associations with a shared mission: to prioritize lung health across Canada.
