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Advancing lung health through innovative education, clinical excellence, and groundbreaking research. Visit https://www.chestnet.org to learn more.
CHEST condemns the EPA's rollback of the 2009 Endangerment Finding—a foundational scientific determination on the threat posed by greenhouse gases to public health and welfare—and the future deregulatory efforts this ruling enables.
#EPA #ClimateAction #HealthAdvocacy
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Explore strategies to better address the need for ECLS, MCS, and #ECMO in patients with #PAH who are undergoing lung transplantation. 🔗: www.chestphysician.org/bridging-the...
#LungTransplant
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The countdown to the #WinterOlympics 2026 is on.
As athletes prepare for the world stage, we’re celebrating the importance of lung health for everyone. 🫁🏅
#LoveYourLungs #Olympics #MilanoCortina2026
February 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Today is #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, a time to celebrate women physicians and honor Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. Her work opened doors for generations to come.
Learn about the #WiCM Interest Group: www.chestnet.org/membership-a...
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
CHEST is deeply shaken by recent events that resulted in civilian deaths during federal enforcement operations in Minneapolis. We call on the administration to prioritize de-escalation of harm and protection of human life in all enforcement activities. Read more: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/che...
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
CHEST advocates for a national #immunization policy grounded in rigorous scientific review, recommendations that prioritize patient welfare over ideology, and placement of the highest qualified individuals in decision-making positions. Read our statement: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/che...
#MedSky
January 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A new infographic from the CHEST Critical Care Network describes the clinical implications of late cycle #dyssynchrony and how to achieve optimal synchrony by adjusting cycling settings. Learn more: www.chestnet.org/guidelines-a...
#CritCare #MedSky
January 23, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The latest CHEST clinical practice guideline examines the literature related to choice of #biologic agent in patients with severe asthma and consists of seven evidence-based recommendations to optimize their use.
Read the recommendations: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/pre...
#SevereAsthma #MedSky
January 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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How I Do It presents a case-based discussion of ILD-associated PH to address its challenges & provides a framework for practical evidence-based approach to accurate diagnosis & management of these cases. 📖

Cr. @accpchest.bsky.social

@pulmpeeps.bsky.social

journal.chestnet.org/article/S001...
January 16, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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I ♥️ a good editorial, don’t you?

Out today, HyunBin You & Ji Won Shin give great insights on Amanda Moale’s study of communication w ICU surrogates:

Ed: www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

Art: www.chestcc.org/article/S294...

✔️ in them out in #journal_CHESTCritCare.

@accpchest.bsky.social
☔️ It’s raining #journal_CHESTCritCare research!

Out today, 🥉 studies to:

*️⃣ eval processes to support surrogate decision makers

*️⃣ assess use of lactate clearance in post-op ♥️ surgery

*️⃣ compare exposure & outcomes across opioid drugs in ARF

All at:
chestcc.org

@accpchest.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Do you know what’s changing with #Medicare 2026 payment rules? Join CHEST/ATS coding & billing experts on Jan 21 at 3 pm CT to learn what pulmonary, critical care, and sleep providers need to know.
Register here: thoracic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#MedSky
January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Now available on demand! Explore the evolving diagnostic landscape for stage I and II #NSCLC, and gain critical insights into best practices in tissue acquisition and #biomarker testing strategies. www.chestnet.org/guidelines-a...
#LungCancer #MedSky
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We’re revealing the answer to the January 2026 #CHESTSEEK Challenge!
"What is the most likely cause of the patient's acute respiratory failure?"
The answer is...A. Did you get it right? Learn more: info.chestnet.org/seek-challen...
#MedSky #Pulmonary
January 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
It’s time for a CHEST SEEK® Challenge!
Read the question, comment your answer below, and check back on Monday, January 12, to see the correct answer. Can’t wait? Submit your response now to reveal the answer now:
info.chestnet.org/seek-challen...
#RespiratoryFailure #PulmSky #MedSky
January 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Telehealth is reshaping pulmonary hypertension care—but its future is uncertain. Dr. Jean Elwing on access, equity, and what’s at stake as funding sunsets. @phaware.bsky.social podcast ep 554 @uc_health @ElwingJean @accpchest.bsky.social medium.com/p/im-aware-t...
I’m Aware That I’m Rare: Jean Elwing, MD (554)
the phaware® interview
medium.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Effective January 1, Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, began his term as the 88th CHEST President (@CHESTPrez). Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, steps into the role of President-Elect, and Alexander S. Niven, MD, FCCP, is the new President-Designate.
Read more: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/pre...
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Season’s greetings from CHEST! Wishing our community a happy holiday season and a healthy start to the new year.

CHEST offices will be closed December 20–January 4. Normal business hours will resume on January 5, 2026. We look forward to connecting in the new year!
December 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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☃️ Enjoy your end-of-year holidays with a gift 🎁 from #journal_CHESTCritCare… our December issue!

www.chestcc.org/current

⭐️ 24 research papers
⭐️ 4 editorials
⭐️ 2 correspondence letters

Thanks to our readers, authors, editorial team, & staff, for a great 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣!

@accpchest.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A Case of Rapidly Progressive #Dyspnea and Diffuse #Pulmonary Lesions

What's the diagnosis? Read the full CHEST Pearl in the December issue of the journal CHEST®: doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...
#MedEd #JournalCHEST
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Drs. @ginapiscitello.bsky.social and @hauschildt.bsky.social discuss their research on hospital policies influencing clinician approaches to decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment among patients admitted to an #ICU: www.chestnet.org/guidelines-a...
@gretchemaben.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The #CHEST2025 collaborative mural—painted by attendees in Chicago—was donated by CHEST to local nonprofit CommunityHealth, which provides no-cost care for uninsured and underinsured adults. Thank you to everyone who helped bring it to life.
🎨: Jeremy Jarvis
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Celebrating 90 years of CHEST with our incredible community has been a highlight of this year, but the journey doesn’t stop here. We’d love to hear from you: what is one goal you want to achieve before CHEST turns 100?

Watch the full recording here:
youtu.be/RztvmGVsDRY?...
#CHEST90 #CHEST2025
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Congratulations to all of the new #PCCM fellows! As you navigate your new role, lean on the CHEST Training and Transitions committee to guide you through the transition and explore the resources in the Trainee Hub. www.chestnet.org/membership-a...
#FellowshipMatch
December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, CHEST is bringing attention to #WorldAIDSDay. Read more: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/pre...
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM