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Celebration of Pediatrics: November 19, 2018 - Join CHEST, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, for the Celebration of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep conference on February 15-17, 2019 in Orlando!
Journal CHEST® Impact Factor Update: August 02, 2018 - The journal CHEST® has just been awarded a 2-year impact factor of 7.652, the highest in its history which equates to a 24% increase over last year’s score.
FIRS World Lung Cancer Day 2018: August 01, 2018 - Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. World Lung Cancer Day is a great opportunity for us all to raise awareness about lung cancer, highlighting the key risk factors as well as screening and treatment options.; See all >

We must do more to prevent and treat pneumonia, says international respiratory group: November 12, 2018 - In support of World Pneumonia Day, Nov. 12, 2018, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls for renewed efforts to prevent and treat pneumonia.
American College of Chest Physicians names Robert A. Musacchio as Executive Vice President and CEO: November 12, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) announced today, November 12, that Robert A. Musacchio, PhD, has been appointed as its new Executive Vice President and CEO, effective immediately.
CHEST announces Dr. Clayton T. Cowl as the 81st President of the American College of Chest Physicians: November 09, 2018 - The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) has announced Dr. Clayton T. Cowl as its new President, effective Nov. 1. At CHEST 2018, the annual meeting of CHEST, the organization also confirmed the appointments of Dr. Stephanie Levine as President-Elect and Dr. Steven Q. Simpson as President-Designate and honored Dr. John E. Studdard, who completed his term as President and became Immediate Past President of CHEST.; See all >

Are You Ready for Giving Tuesday? CHEST Foundation Makes It Easy to Donate: November 19, 2018 - With Giving Tuesday and the holiday season around the corner, share the gift of giving today. Giving Tuesday is the global day for giving back and is happening this year on November 27.
COPD Awareness Month: Reflecting on Our Patients: November 16, 2018 - November is COPD awareness month, and while CHEST members don’t need to be reminded of the prevalence and global public health importance of one of the world’s most common pulmonary diseases—we are reminded this month of our patients’ journey through living with COPD and reflecting on our care of our patients.
Hot in Journal CHEST November 2018: November 06, 2018 - Each month, we ask our Social Media Co-Editors of CHEST, to weigh in on the hot topics in CHEST. It's November, so let's hear from Dr. Ramachandran as he outlines his highlights.; See all >