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Creating a Test for an Untestable Disease

Maneesh Bhargava, MBBS, PhD, is working to create a test for sarcoidosis, thanks in part to a John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant from CHEST.

Protect Federal Student Loan Access for Professional Degrees in Health Care

CHEST urges the US Department of Education to recognize physician assistant/associate (PA) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentials as professional degrees under federal regulations for the purpose of student loan qualifications.

Clean Air Policies Are Critical to Respiratory Health

CHEST urges the EPA to restore the Endangerment Finding and fully reinstate all clean air policies that uphold the EPA’s core mission to protect human health and the environment.

Harnessing Genetics to Predict Medication Efficacy in Sarcoidosis

Divya Patel, DO, used CHEST grant funding to investigate genetic differences between patients with sarcoidosis who responded to or didn’t respond to methotrexate.

Now Is Not the Time to Disappear

In this blog post, Perry Tiberio, MD, PhD, reflects on LGBTQ+ visibility in medicine, the legacy of HIV/AIDS activism, and the responsibility of clinicians to lead with dignity, professionalism, and compassion within the CHEST community.

CHEST Announces First Class of Certified Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers Awarded CCAPP Designation

CHEST announces the first class of advanced practice providers to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation.

Honoring a Legacy, Empowering the Future

The John R. Addrizzo, MD, FCCP, Research Grant in Sarcoidosis is a grant unlike any other. Created as an endowment, it will continue to support research and inspire clinicians and for decades to come. Read about why his family created this grant to honor his legacy.

3 Wishes Program Unites Technical Expertise and Human Compassion in Critical Care

In the Richard Irwin Honor Lecture at CHEST 2025, Thahn Neville, MD, presented on how the 3 Wishes Program provides comforting final moments for their patients and their families.

CHEST Critical Care Added to Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index

CHEST^® Critical Care, part of the CHEST^® journal portfolio, received approval for indexation with Web of Science Core Collection.

Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm

In alignment with our mission and values, CHEST calls on the federal administration to prioritize de-escalation of harm and protection of human life in all public safety and enforcement activities.

Addressing the Public Health Implications of Recent Changes to Federal Vaccine Recommendations

CHEST advocates for a national immunization policy grounded in rigorous scientific review, transparent expert deliberation, recommendations that prioritize patient welfare over ideology, and the placement of the highest qualified individuals in decision-making positions.

CHEST Receives Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award for Innovation

The American College of Chest Physicians was named a recipient of the 2025 Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award in the Innovation category, recognizing the organization’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while advancing lung health.

CHEST Releases Guideline on Biologic Management in Severe Asthma

Published in the journal CHEST^®, the American College of Chest Physicians^® recently released a new clinical guideline on biologic management in severe asthma.

Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, to Become the 88th President of the American College of Chest Physicians

Effective January 1, Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, is the new President of the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST). Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, steps into the role of President-Elect; Alexander S. Niven, MD, FCCP, is the new President-Designate; and John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, completes his term as President to become Immediate Past President of CHEST.

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community

In this blog post, learn about how to assess AI readiness in sleep medicine—from vocabulary literacy to clinical perceptions and system capacity—and how AI is reshaping the future of sleep care.

World AIDS Day 2025

Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World AIDS Day.

Supporting the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

CHEST has endorsed the bipartisan Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act, which would expand coverage for lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for patients.

World COPD Day 2025

Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World COPD Day.

World Pneumonia Day 2025

Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Pneumonia Day.

Glenview Medical Association Displays White Ribbons to Raise Awareness for Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection

To raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection, CHEST will display white ribbons around its Glenview headquarters at 2595 Patriot Boulevard during the month of November.