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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

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

Healthcare planners
December 11, 2020
In 2017-18, pneumonia led to 138,485 emergency department visits across Canada. It was the ninth leading cause of a trip to the ER.