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
August 19, 2021
As Canada begins to chart a path forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians more than ever understand the importance of lung health and expect party leaders to reflect their concerns.
June 9, 2021
The Lung Health Foundation is proud to join This Is Our Shot to be #TogetherAgain.
Blog
May 1, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation welcomes the U.K.’s leadership on reducing tobacco use and is encouraged to see Canada exploring similar measures. A generational tobacco ban will help protect youth and must be paired with strong prevention, cessation supports, and education to effectively reduce smoking and vaping rates across the country.
April 20, 2026
We’re pleased to welcome Delanya Podgers as Medical Director for the Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP).
April 15, 2026
The Cancer Research Society (CRS) announces the launch of the second edition of its Lung Cancer Research Grants Competition, backed by a total investment of $2 million. Building on the success of its inaugural competition, this initiative aims to accelerate scientific progress in an area where significant needs remain.
