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August 18, 2010
US and Canada Event Proposal

The ACCP Continuing Medical Education (CME) application form for US and Canadian educational activities is designed to facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a CME activity that will comply with ACCP standards, as well as those of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

April 01, 2010
Help for Earthquake Victims

The catastrophic effects of the earthquake in Haiti on January 12 and Chile on February 27 continue to unfold. Members and friends of the ACCP extend their sympathy and hold the victims, as well as relief workers, in their thoughts.

February 15, 2010
Many At-Risk Patients Lack VTE Prophylaxis

Nearly two-thirds of 9,675 medical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism received no inpatient pharmacologic prophylaxis, and more than 98% received no outpatient prophylaxis, a retrospective analysis showed.

February 15, 2010
Two Genes Lined to Asthma Susceptibility

Researchers have identified a genetic locus on chromosome 1q31 that is significantly associated with susceptibility to asthma, according to a study published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.

February 10, 2010
Ambassadors Group And AMA Alliance Partnership
Ambassadors Group and AMA Alliance Form New Partnership To Support Lung Health and Rally Against Smoking in PG-Rated Movies
January 15, 2010
2010 Roger C. Bone Award for Advances in End-of-Life Care
The Roger C. Bone Advances in End-of-Life Care Award was created in 2000 to recognize an ACCP member who demonstrates outstanding leadership in end-of-life care. This award honors the late Roger C. Bone, MD, Master FCCP, who wrote about the ethical and humanistic issues surrounding end-of-life decisions and stressed the importance of communication among physicians and their patients. This award is not for research or to provide seed money for a new end-of-life care project, but instead focuses on leadership in end-of-life care on the international, national, or local level.
January 15, 2010
A Tribute to Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP

The ACCP and The CHEST Foundation have lost a dear friend and committed leader in December 2009. Thomas L. Petty, MD, Master FCCP was known as the father of pulmonary medicine. Over his long career, Dr. Petty made unparalleled contributions to the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine. His involvement with the ACCP began in 1969 when he became an FCCP. He was the senior editor of the journal CHEST from 1970 to 1975, and later, he served as ACCP President from 1981 to 1982. Named a Master Fellow in 1995, Dr. Petty was only the sixth physician given this high honor.

January 15, 2010
President's Report

The announcement of life itself at birth by a loud cry has brought joy to millions from time immemorial. The tragedy of leaving this world with the "last breath" has also dramatized the lungs more than any other organ in the body.

January 07, 2010
Descanso Physician Receives Humanitarian Award

The CHEST Foundation Recognizes Local Physician for Bolivia Lung Cancer Project

January 07, 2010
Houston Physician Receives Humanitarian Award

The CHEST Foundation Recognizes Baylor Physician for Middle East Health Project

January 07, 2010
Lexington Physician Receives Humanitarian Award

The CHEST Foundation Recognizes Creator of the University of Kentucky Salvation Army Pulmonary Clinic

January 07, 2010
Little Rock Physician Receives Humanitarian Award

The CHEST Foundation Recognizes Creator of Little Rock Ventilator Camp

January 07, 2010
Norwalk Physician Receives Humanitarian Award

The CHEST Foundation Recognizes Local Physician for Amazon Relief Project

January 04, 2010
Year of the Lung
January 01, 2010
2010: The Year of the Lung
2010: The Year of the Lung (YOL) is a global initiative instituted by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), a collaboration of the world’s leading professional respiratory organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians.
December 23, 2009
CD-ROM Inhaled Medications & Devices
December 23, 2009
CHEST 75th Commemorative Edition
December 23, 2009
Clinical Resource Lung Cancer
December 23, 2009
Controlling Your Asthma - Patient Education Guide
December 23, 2009
Living Well with COPD- 25 pack
December 23, 2009
Patient Education Guide - Bronchoscopy - 50 pack
December 22, 2009
Asthma Blues CD-ROM by Al Keith
December 22, 2009
Gray Teddy Bear 11" - Future Chest Physician
December 22, 2009
Lapel Stick Pin: ACCP
December 22, 2009
Lapel Stick Pin: FCCP