We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
September 5, 2025
As the rates of late-stage lung cancer in nonsmokers rise in Canada, researchers are advocating for increased awareness and screening.
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.
August 4, 2025
As Ontario commits $1.8 billion to expand access to team-based primary care, the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is calling on the government to take a vital next step: ensure that Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Educators (CREs) are included in these frontline care teams.
Media Release
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.
February 4, 2025
Formally announced on World Cancer Day, the Cancer Research Society Lung Cancer Translational Research Grant will soon fund an urgently needed research project in partnership with the Lung Health Foundation
February 3, 2025
This World Cancer Day, Pfizer Canada ULC, together with Rethink Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Canada, Lung Health Foundation, Lung Cancer Canada, and the Quebec Lung Association, is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of a series of grants to help advance oncology care and innovation in Canada. The competitive grants are awarded for proposals that aim to improve the quality of cancer care for Canadians living with metastatic cancer such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer or breast cancer.
Blog
September 2, 2026
Cold weather, dry indoor air, allergens, and poor air quality can all make breathing more difficult during fall and winter. Simple steps such as using a vaporizer, improving ventilation, staying hydrated, covering your nose and mouth outside, and watching air quality can help protect lung health. These habits can help people in Canada and other cold regions breathe easy.
August 29, 2026
The Lung Health Foundation is one of Canada’s leading organizations dedicated to improving lung health through prevention, education, research, advocacy and support for people living with lung conditions and their families.
August 27, 2026
Canada has several organizations working to improve lung health and support people affected by lung conditions. The Lung Health Foundation takes a broad approach to lung health, working across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, research and advocacy.
