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Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm: January 26, 2026 - 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: January 22, 2026 - 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.
Supporting the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act: November 21, 2025 - 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.; See all >

CHEST Announces First Class of Certified Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers Awarded CCAPP Designation: February 17, 2026 - CHEST announces the first class of advanced practice providers to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation.
CHEST Critical Care Added to Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index: January 30, 2026 - CHEST^® Critical Care, part of the CHEST^® journal portfolio, received approval for indexation with Web of Science Core Collection.
CHEST Receives Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award for Innovation: January 21, 2026 - 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.; See all >

AASM issues first guideline for inpatient management of OSA: February 18, 2026 - Sleep specialist Dennis H. Auckley, MD, FCCP, said he hopes the recommendations move the field into the inpatient setting and help to identify those with undiagnosed sleep apnea.
Data support use of nirsevimab prophylaxis to reduce RSV hospitalization risk for infants: February 18, 2026 - Retrospective data show significantly fewer infants were hospitalized for RSV after nirsevimab became available. Among the RSV hospitalizations that occurred during that time period, 75% were in infants who had not received nirsevimab.
While still elevated, early 2026 data show US influenza A cases stabilizing or decreasing: February 18, 2026 - Infectious disease expert Frederick G. Hayden, MD, said timely use of antivirals for prophylaxis and treatment can minimize the impact of this flu season, which has seen a significant mismatch between vaccines and the circulating strain.; See all >

Save the date for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix: November 17, 2025 - Mark your calendars for October 18 to 21, 2026, in Phoenix. Stay at the forefront of patient care with dynamic educational experiences and recharge your batteries alongside friends and colleagues in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine community.
Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications: November 17, 2025 - Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
Experts evaluate treatment of PAH in the sotatercept era: November 17, 2025 - Zeenat Safdar, MD, FCCP, reviewed recent clinical trial data on the use of the activin-signaling inhibitor sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).; See all >

3 Wishes Program Unites Technical Expertise and Human Compassion in Critical Care: February 11, 2026 - 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.
Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community: December 4, 2025 - 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.
At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant: October 29, 2025 - An innovative at-home pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by a CHEST Community Impact Grant, the GLADIATOR initiative helps patients undergoing lung transplant build strength, resilience, and better outcomes from the comfort of their homes.; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024 - Network leader Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, shares her tips for starting your leadership journey with CHEST and just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023 - The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option has created new opportunities for recertification. Saadia Faiz, MD, FCCP, shares insights into how she’ll maintain her four board certifications in light of these new options.
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023 - Michele Iguina, MD, explains her path to initial certification and the resources she used to prepare herself for the big exam.; See all >