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
January 17, 2025
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is poised to reshape the future of lung healthcare in Canada with the appointment of three dynamic leaders to tackle an escalating public health crisis.
October 23, 2024
The Lung Health Foundation (LHF), the premier resource on lung health for all Canadians, is urging all Canadians to act on findings presented in the 2024 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Exposure in the Residential Buildings of Urban and Rural Communities, issued today by the Evict Radon National Study.
October 18, 2024
On October 17, news broke that all 10 provinces and three territories would benefit from a landmark $24.8 billion settlement against JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Meanwhile, a mediator-lead settlement would award further billion dollar compensation to several class-action lawsuits in Quebec.
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.
