We hardly ever stop to take a breath! Keep up-to-date with the Lung Health Foundation’s latest news.
LHF in the News
January 18, 2026
This National Non-Smoking Week, the Lung Health Foundation invites you to to reflect, learn, and support one another on the path toward better lung health. Whether you currently smoke, are thinking about cutting back, or have already started your quit journey, this week is about encouragement—not pressure.
December 22, 2025
Flu hospitalizations are rising rapidly across Canada as the H3N2 strain spreads. Learn why this season’s flu is causing more severe illness and how immunization can help protect your lung health.
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.
Media Release
October 5, 2026
Lung Health Foundation’s new Canadian COPD Performance Index finds significant shortfalls in COPD care across the country, driven by missing data, workforce shortages and no national strategy. Here’s where your region stands.
September 28, 2026
Hope Innovation Research Grant honours the life and legacy of Lloyd Alexander Hope through “high risk, high reward” research.
September 23, 2026
Alberta has become the ninth of Canada’s 10 provinces to offer free RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) immunization to all babies born in hospital during the respiratory virus season.
Blog
October 7, 2025
It’s back! — your chance to win BIG while making a real difference! The Lung Health Foundation is thrilled to launch our “Breathe BIG, Win BIG 50/50 Raffle”
September 29, 2025
Learn the art and science of lung health self-management in our new Airwaves Learning Series, featuring topics picked by our community of people with lived experience.
September 26, 2025
Health equity, cross-system collaboration, and innovative thinking take center stage at this open-to-all event series
