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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.
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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.
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COPD: A $10 Billion Threat to Canada’s Healthcare System by 2030
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) looms as a $10 billion healthcare crisis in Canada by 2030 and, according to the Lung Health Foundation (“LHF”), is poised to dismantle the Canadian healthcare system. LHF is the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals living with lung conditions across Canada.
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Olympic and World Champion Swimmer Maggie Mac Neil: “I understand the real fear of not being able to take a deep breath”
What do a well-read 68-year-old father who always speaks his mind, a Toronto singer/songwriter with a rosy outlook on life and an adventurous Victoria B.C. non-smoker have in common with elite Canadian athlete Maggie Mac Neil, who will defend her gold medal and world record in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics next summer?
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Lung Health Foundation recognizes the Ford Government’s vape tax as the first crucial first step to addressing the youth vaping crisis
This is a positive step toward addressing a growing youth vaping crisis and building a Smoke-Free Generation!
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Nurturing the Next Generation: The Lung Health Foundation’s Commitment to Young Scientists
We’re excited to announce the Better Breathing Student Travel Award, aimed at making our Better Breathing Week more accessible to budding respiratory researchers.
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Lung Health Foundation Welcomes Rachel Jacobs as New Vice President of Partnerships and Development
Rachel Jacobs is the LHF’s new Vice President of Partnerships and Development. Learn more about the big impact she’ll have on our community!
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Lung Health Foundation receives second-largest gift in its history of more than $1 million in support of research
Canada’s Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it is the beneficiary of a bequest of $1,092,735 from the estate of Lloyd Alexander Hope. It is the second-largest gift the non-profit organization has ever received in its 100 year history.
Our Research beyond our 5 focus areas
Though we concentrate our research and program efforts on Asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer, Infectious Respiratory Disease, and Smoking/Vaping Cessation, we also fund the research projects of some young investigators beyond our usual focus areas to
Evolving to better support the 1-in-5 Canadians living with lung disease
Recognizing the significant and growing human and economic burden that lung disease represents, we continuously examine our business model, looking for ways of more effectively and efficiently delivering on our mission and investing the funds