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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.
World Oxygen Day: October 2, 2025 - CHEST raises awareness for the SOAR Act on World Oxygen Day.
CHEST Comments on Nicotine Yield in Cigarettes and Other Products: October 1, 2025 - CHEST responds to the FDA’s proposed rule on nicotine yield in cigarettes, urging stronger regulations, immediate implementation, expanded product coverage, and comprehensive support for tobacco cessation and public health.; See all >

World AIDS Day 2025: December 1, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World AIDS Day.
World COPD Day 2025: November 17, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World COPD Day.
World Pneumonia Day 2025: November 12, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World Pneumonia Day.; See all >

AI applications in pulmonary medicine: From training clinicians to transforming diagnostics and treatment: December 17, 2025 - AI applications in health care are multiplying, and AI-focused research is gaining traction across specialties, including pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Data show OSA is an independent, modifiable risk factor for cerebral microbleeds: December 17, 2025 - The first prospective, longitudinal study of OSA and cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) found that moderate to severe OSA more than doubles the risk for microbleeds.
Targeting capillary refill time identified as superior resuscitation strategy: December 17, 2025 - Yuri Matusov, MD, said recent findings mark a significant step toward an individualized approach for managing septic shock.; 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 >

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.
Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy: September 30, 2025 - Learn how Dr. Toni-Denise P. Espina is giving back through philanthropy to support CHEST Travel Grants. Discover how her journey from CHEST grant recipient to donor helps fellows attend the CHEST Annual Meeting, build lifelong bonds, and strengthen their careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine.; 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 >