Lifetime achievement award presented to Dr.Graham
The Lung Association is proud to present the Life Membership Award to Dr. Brian Graham, the CEO of Saskatchewan Lung Association. The award for distinguished leadership and outstanding commitment to advance the mission
COPD: New Report Highlights Benefits of Preventative Health Support
OTTAWA, ON - The Canadian Lung Association celebrates the efforts of The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) for their innovative approach to patient centric care and bringing attention to the benefits
Plain packaging to become a reality in Canada
Ottawa, ON - Today we celebrate World No Tobacco Day, a day hosted by World Health Organization to recognize the adverse role tobacco plays in the health of the public. This year’s theme is: Get Ready for Plain Packaging
Canadian Health Organizations Endorse Plain and Standardized Packaging for Tobacco Products
In advance of World No Tobacco Day, health organizations are urging the federal government to move quickly to implement plain and standardized tobacco packaging. This year the theme of the World Health Organization’s
The Lung Association Applauds Plain Packaging Implementation
Ottawa, ON – Tobacco products in the UK and France will no longer have attractive branding features that appeal to youth and children. As of May 20, 2016 both will implement plain and standardized packaging regulations
The Canadian Lung Association welcomes new legislation to ban menthol cigarettes
Ottawa –The Canadian Lung Association welcomes today’s announcement from Health Minister Jane Philpott of new legislation to ban menthol cigarettes in Canada. "Flavoured tobacco targets young Canadians. This new
The Canadian Lung Association wants Canadians’ lung health considered in marijuana debate
Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Lung Association urges Canadians and decision makers alike to consider the lung health of Canadians as further steps are taken in the legalization process of marijuana. The recent announcement
Celebrating International Women's Day
In honour of International Women's Day, we celebrate all of the brilliant researchers, health professionals and activists who give us their passion, skills and dedication to make Canada free of lung disease a reality
Sheila Gordon-Dillane presented with 2015 Alan J. McFarlane Award
Ottawa – The Canadian Lung Association is pleased to recognize one of their own with a prestigious peer award. Sheila Gordon-Dillane was presented with the Alan J. McFarlane Staff Award during the 34th annual Better
National Non-Smoking Week is January 18-24, 2016
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. This National Non-Smoking Week, The Canadian Lung Association encourages people who want to quit to talk to a doctor or health-care professional to get
