Lung Health Foundation

Lung Health Foundation The Lung Health Foundation is the leading national charity dedicated to improving the lung health of Canadians

We help Canadians manage their health and well-being through our focus on asthma, COPD, lung cancer, immunization, and smoking/vaping prevention and cessation.

A little planning today can help protect your baby this RSV season. RSV is a common respiratory virus, and for babies it...
10/13/2026

A little planning today can help protect your baby this RSV season.

RSV is a common respiratory virus, and for babies it can be much more serious. Fortunately, protection is available and you can take preventative steps even before your baby is born.

Fast Facts:
- RSV is one of the leading causes of hospitalization in infants and can make breathing difficult for newborns and young children.
- Babies younger than 6 months are at the highest risk of severe illness
- Immunization can help protect babies from severe RSV illness
- Babies and children with certain underlying medical conditions who are entering their second RSV season may also need protection
- The exact timing of RSV season changes based on where you live, but in many parts of Canada it usually runs from around November to April

If you’re pregnant and planning to deliver during RSV season, or have a baby entering their first RSV season, talk to your healthcare provider about RSV prevention and options available to help protect your baby, when they're most vulnerable.

👉 Learn more about RSV and protecting your family's lung health:
https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4ymGJMy

Stay in the Loop! As we move into the cooler months, staying connected to your community and your health is more impor...
10/09/2026

Stay in the Loop!

As we move into the cooler months, staying connected to your community and your health is more important than ever. By joining The Loop community, you’ll gain access to life-changing programs and resources to support you in your lung health journey, every step of the way.

Join The Loop community today: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4yAo1ln

Nearly 2.4 million people in Canada aged 35 and older live with diagnosed COPD, and many more may not know they have it....
10/08/2026

Nearly 2.4 million people in Canada aged 35 and older live with diagnosed COPD, and many more may not know they have it.

Spirometry is the gold standard test for diagnosing COPD. But for too many people, getting it depends on where they live, what they earn and whether they can reach a care provider.

This winter, our Mobile Spirometry Pilot Program brought lung testing to Chapleau and White River, Ont. More than seven in 10 people who booked an appointment showed up. When access arrived, people came.

In a new op-ed for The Hill Times, Dr. Somkene Igboanugo, our Director of Programs and Persons-Centred Care, explains why access to spirometry is one of Canada’s most overlooked health-care inequities, and what needs to change.

📖 Read the op-ed: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/47Ija5L

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in Ontario, contributing to heart disease, stroke, cancer, and ch...
10/08/2026

Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in Ontario, contributing to heart disease, stroke, cancer, and chronic respiratory illness.

At the same time, va**ng and new ni****ne products are changing the landscape, particularly for youth and young adults.

Ontario needs a person-centered, forward-thinking, and culturally safe approach to ni****ne prevention and cessation.

Learn more in ‘The Ontario Stakeholder’s Ni****ne Action Plan: A Shared Roadmap to Reduce Ni****ne Use Across Ontario’: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4jndDbP

🇨🇦 What does COPD care look like across Canada?Canada ranks 17th out of 45 countries in the Global COPD Index, with peop...
10/07/2026

🇨🇦 What does COPD care look like across Canada?

Canada ranks 17th out of 45 countries in the Global COPD Index, with people living with COPD continuing to face high hospitalization rates and gaps in access to respiratory specialists and care pathways.

But how do these challenges vary across Canada’s 13 provinces and territories?

The Canadian COPD Performance Index examines regional differences in COPD care and highlights key challenges, opportunities and evidence-informed recommendations for strengthening care and improving outcomes.

Explore the findings today: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/47FzdkG

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with the people who matter most, there's something simple many of us can be grateful for...
10/07/2026

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with the people who matter most, there's something simple many of us can be grateful for: the ability to take a deep, easy breath 🍂

For millions of Canadians living with lung conditions, breathing isn’t always so easy. That’s why the Lung Health Foundation is here — connecting people with support and resources, bringing the lung health community together, and working toward better access to lung health care.

Programs like My Lung Health Coach help people manage their symptoms, connect with care and regain confidence in their daily lives. As one participant shared:

“This was a wonderful, exceptionally well-executed and informative program. My Lung Health Coach created a comfortable and natural atmosphere. It always felt interactive and tailored to me. Thank you! WELL DONE!”

This October, we’re looking for 140 donors to help us continue this work and support people affected by lung conditions across Canada.

💚 Will you help someone breathe better this Thanksgiving?

Donate today: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4rZX1cv

Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines are now available for priority groups in Ontario! You may be eligible now if you’re age ...
10/06/2026

Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines are now available for priority groups in Ontario!

You may be eligible now if you’re age 65 or older, a hospitalized patient, a hospital staff member, or a long-term care resident or staff member.

- Starting October 26th, free COVID-19 and flu shots will be available to the general public.
- Flu and COVID-19 shots will be available at participating pharmacies, public health units, and participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices.

Don’t wait. Talk with your healthcare provider and book your vaccines early to help protect your lung health this respiratory virus season.

Learn more about how vaccines protect lung health: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4AJPDG6

Good swings. Great people. Even better memories. ⛳️Take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the 2026 LHF L...
10/02/2026

Good swings. Great people. Even better memories. ⛳️

Take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the 2026 LHF Legacy Golf Classic.

Lung health research is an ongoing journey. There is still more to learn, more questions to answer and more work to do to improve lung health for everyone. With the support of our community, we can help keep this important work moving forward.

Want to help breathe life into the next breakthrough? Learn more about lung health research and how you can support it: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4rKQOAX

📸 Photos by Elliott Raben Productions Inc.

Registration is now open for Better Breathing Week 2027!Now in its 44th year, Better Breathing Week brings together lead...
10/01/2026

Registration is now open for Better Breathing Week 2027!

Now in its 44th year, Better Breathing Week brings together leaders and professionals from across respiratory care, research, policy and patient engagement to advance lung health in Canada.

This year’s theme, Bridging the Evidence to Practice Gap, focuses on how we can move evidence, research and policy into meaningful action at the point of care.

At B*W 2027, attendees will have opportunities to:
• Hear from national leaders in respiratory research and care
• Explore how patient perspectives can inform practice, policy and research
• Collaborate on solutions to health inequities and real-world lung health challenges
• Build connections with colleagues and leaders across the lung health community

Early-bird registration is now available. Secure your spot before rates increase on 1 November, 2026.

👉 Register today: https://bit.lunghealth.ca/4ymAclH

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Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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