We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News

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.

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.
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

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.

April 13, 2026
McMaster experts such as Dawn Bowdish work tirelessly to counter misinformation that drives vaccine hesitancy

