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Fluid Dynamics: Tackling the IV Fluid Shortage Challenge

October 15, 2024 - The recent IV fluid (IVF) shortage triggered by Hurricane Helene underscores a persistent issue in health care that has been exacerbated by natural disasters. To combat the IVF shortage effectively, regional strategies must be implemented.

Make the Most of Your Time in Boston: Where to Eat and Have Fun

July 25, 2024 - See top picks for Boston restaurants and activities while you are attending CHEST 2024.

Fostering the Next Generation of Chest Medicine Clinicians

July 02, 2024 - CHEST Travel Grants help early career clinicians attend the annual meeting and provide a valuable mentorship experience. Read about the experiences of past CHEST Travel Grant awardees.

Enjoy Your Time at CHEST HQ: What to Do in Glenview, IL

June 28, 2024 - Get recommendations for dining and activities near CHEST Headquarters in Glenview, IL.

Can’t-Miss Airways Disorders Topics at CHEST 2024

June 24, 2024 - Airways disease topics at CHEST 2024 include precision medicine, biologics for asthma, artificial intelligence in ILD imaging, maintenance therapy in severe asthma, and more.

Anticipated Topics in Interstitial Lung Disease and Transplant at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Interstitial lung disease and transplant topics at CHEST 2024 include drug interactions, transplant complications, airway complications, respiratory assist devices, and ECMO.

Lung Cancer and Interventional Pulmonology Topics You Won’t Want to Miss at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Lung cancer and interventional pulmonology topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston include artificial intelligence, nodule ablation, peripheral diagnostics, biomarkers for lung nodules, and more.

New Guidelines, Interactive Sessions, and More: Pulmonary Vascular and Cardiovascular Topics at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - Pulmonary vascular and cardiovascular topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston include PERTs, impact of metabolic status on outcomes in HFpEF, new research, and more.

What Clinicians Specializing in Chest Infections, Disaster Medicine, or Systemic Disease Will Learn at CHEST 2024

June 10, 2024 - The chest infections and disaster medicine sessions at CHEST 2024 will cover topics such as AI in chest infections, sepsis, treatment for infections, antibiotic resistance, and more.

Sleep Medicine Topics You Won’t Want to Miss at CHEST 2024

June 06, 2024 - Sleep medicine specialists attending CHEST 2024 in Boston, October 6-9, will gain fresh insights on a range of issues in the field, from sleep apnea, to PAP device recalls, to noninvasive ventilation, and more.

From the ICU’s Impact on the Climate to COVID-19 Lessons: Can’t-Miss Critical Care Topics at CHEST 2024

June 06, 2024 - Critical care topics on the schedule at CHEST 2024 in Boston, October 6-9, include lessons from COVID-19, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, transfusion guidelines, health care disparities, and more.

Heartfelt Thanks for Your Dedication: Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 21, 2024 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Jack Buckley and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.

Make Your Mark at the CHEST Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

April 19, 2024 - Doreen Addrizo-Harris, MD, FCCP, explains why she is motivated to give to CHEST philanthropy and the impact of the Kentucky Derby Fundraiser taking place in New York City in May 2024.

Secondhand Smoke May Be Fueling an Increase in Lung Cancer Diagnoses in Chinese American Women

March 14, 2024 - Chien-Ching Li, PhD, MPH, is using CHEST grant funding to increase awareness among Chinese American women about the risks of secondhand smoke.

Explore CHEST Courses Encompassing the Full Spectrum of Diagnostic Bronchoscopy

February 29, 2024 - Bronchoscopy is a defining procedure for chest physicians. Learn about the CHEST simulation courses providing continued education in bronchoscopy.

Training Physical Therapists Amid Rising Pulmonary Disease in Turkey

January 22, 2024 - A CHEST grant supported a respiratory care training program in Turkey that aims to improve care of patients with pulmonary disease.

Filling the Gap in Patient Resources for Pulmonary Hypertension

November 15, 2023 - Patricia George, MD, used CHEST grant funding to create a patient-facing website for pulmonary hypertension. Learn about the impact she's had.

Driven to Effect Change for Hospitalized Patients and Their Care Teams

September 27, 2023 - Nancy Stewart, DO, MS, is a two-time recipient of the CHEST Research Grant in Sleep Medicine. Her studies investigated barriers encountered by hospitalized patients with sleep apnea and COPD, as well as the effectiveness of patient education resources.

Traveling Thoughtfully to Hawaiʻi: Preparing for CHEST 2023

September 10, 2023 - Get expert advice for traveling thoughtfully to Hawaiʻi, starting with how to prepare for the trip.

Connecting Passion to Impact

August 30, 2023 - Get to know CHEST's new Director of Philanthropy & Advancement, Meggie Cramer.

The Power of Storytelling for the Clinician

July 17, 2023 - Celebrated storyteller, Ada Cheng, taught clinicians how they can incorporate storytelling into medicine, explaining how difficult and vulnerable stories can be used in a compelling way to make a lasting impact.

Add Hands-on and Interactive Learning Opportunities to Your CHEST 2023 Schedule

June 15, 2023 - CHEST 2023 is offering meet the professor, simulation, and problem-based learning sessions to complement your CHEST 2023 registration. Read more about these add-on sessions.

Appreciating Hawaiian Culture and History

June 13, 2023 - Learn a little bit about Hawaiian culture and history ahead of CHEST 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

My Experience Attending the CHEST Annual Meeting for the First Time

June 12, 2023 - Chetana Pendkar, MBBS, describes what it was like to attend the CHEST Annual Meeting for the first time, including the educational sessions and network opportunities she experienced.

CHEST 2023 Master Classes Offer Advanced Learning From Big Names in Chest Medicine

May 24, 2023 - CHEST 2023 is offering Master Classes to those looking for advanced courses with intensive case-based discussions. Hear from Education Committee Chair, Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, about these offerings.

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