Meet Our Volunteers
A century ago, Canadians gave their time and effort to help us end tuberculosis. Today, they are playing a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goal of improving lung health. We asked our volunteers
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Certified Respiratory Educators are standing by Need a direct line to information on asthma, COPD, or lung cancer? Whether you’re calling about yourself or someone you care about, we are here to help. Our certified respiratory educators offer
Quitting Tobacco Toolkit
Smoking negatively impacts every part of your body — from your heart to your lungs to your teeth and even how you look. But we know quitting can be tough. The good news is, we’re
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung diseases where people have difficulty breathing because their airways have been narrowed. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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Journey To Quit Congratulations on your motivation to quit. Our smoking cessation workbook, Journey 2 Quit, can help you take the necessary steps towards a healthier life and better breathing. Download your Journey To Quit
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Join us for ‘Building a Vape-Free September’ on August 28th
You’re invited to an eye-opening webinar for teachers, school administrators, and anyone who works with youth! Don’t miss this final session in our summer Halt the Haze Learning Series.
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Introducing the Hope Innovation Research Grants: A New Era for Lung Health Research
Januarys are always busy at the Lung Health Foundation. From helping patients manage flare-ups to supporting those aiming to quit smoking, our work never stops. Amid this activity, a phone call brought news that would change our future: a generous bequest from Lloyd Alexander Hope, making history as our second-largest donation ever.
Lung News
Lung Health Foundation and Ontario Ministry of Education Partner to Launch First Judgement-Free Initiative to “Quash” High School Vaping Crisis
On the frontlines: Our mobile smoking & vaping quit app Quash is hitting 100+ Ontario high schools this spring.
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What’s the real-world solution to “quash” vaping in Ontario high schools?
We support the government’s plan to take action to protect kids from the serious health risks associated with nicotine and vaping.
Lung News
The Alliance for a Tobacco Free Ontario applauds the Chief Medical Officer Health of Ontario for a comprehensive 2023 Annual Report addressing tobacco and vape use
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.