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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

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.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
Woman Hiking
August 19, 2025
Doctors say they’re seeing a growing number of non-smokers contracting lung cancer, warning Canadians to be aware of radon exposure.

Media Release

May 15, 2024
On the frontlines: Our mobile smoking & vaping quit app Quash is hitting 100+ Ontario high schools this spring.
April 12, 2024
In March 2024, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) for Ontario released an extensive report focused on substance use and its detrimental effects. The report presents a strong strategic plan aimed at addressing tobacco and vape use and its repercussions. The Alliance for a Tobacco Free Ontario (ATFO) which includes the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Lung Association, the Ontario Medical Association, the Ontario Public Health Association, the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, and the Lung Health Foundation strongly supports the report and its recommendations, particularly its holistic strategy for tackling not only tobacco and vaping use, but also other new nicotine products, essential for protecting Ontarians.
November 3, 2023
This is a positive step toward addressing a growing youth vaping crisis and building a Smoke-Free Generation!

Blog

September 12, 2025
Nova Scotia is spending $6.9 million to launch a new program to vaccinate or protect infants and some seniors against respiratory syncytial virus.
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
September 4, 2025
The first week of school is the perfect time for Maggie’s message of hope because of the September Spike — a serious increase in asthma flare-ups coinciding with back-to-school season.