New Directions - Summer 2007

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Tuberculosis Patients Arrive, Media in Tow
Two controversial TB patients bring international media attention to National Jewish

Stephen W. Arent Named Chairman of the Board
Prominent Denver attorney is named Chairman of the National Jewish Board of Directors

Board Approves Decade of Innovation
New strategic plan will guide National Jewish toward vision of personalized healthcare

National Jewish Recognized for Methamphetamine Research
The White House acknowledges National Jewish research into deadly drug

Dedication & Symposium Herald Bright Future
Hundreds turn out for dedication of the Iris and Michael Smith Clinics and Laboratories

Excess Weight Estimated to Cause More Than 250,000 New Asthma Cases Each Year in U.S.
Chances of developing asthma increase with being overweight or obese

Drops May Bring Relief to Allergy Patients
Dr. Harold Nelson begins trial of allergy immunotherapy drops that can be placed under the tongue

Sleep Apnea: Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong, MD, Medical Director of the Sleep Center
Sleep apnea not only interferes with a good night's sleep, but also poses serious health risks

Charitable Gift Annuities Offer Income and Security for a Lifetime
Carla and Paul Peperzak felt the time was right to complete their first charitable gift annuity

Corporations Form Partnerships with National Jewish
A number of corporations decide to support National Jewish programs

Tax Benefits and Ongoing Income Can Be Benefits of Real Estate Donation
A real estate donation to National Jewish can generate annual income and tax benefits

Researchers Identify Promising Allergy Gene
Researchers identify a protein that protects mice from developing a severe and deadly disease

Bioscience Discovery Grants Fund Promising National Jewish Research
Five National Jewish researchers receive funding for marketable healthcare products and services

National Jewish Team Solves Inflammatory Mystery
Ralph Dinlocker credits National Jewish physicians with saving his life

Kunsberg School Helps Students in Need
School helps children get control of their illness and school work

Book of Legacies
Book provides powerful way to honor loved ones and share inspiring messages

Milton and Jean Morris Enjoyed Unique and Generous Relationship with
National Jewish
Connection to National Jewish began as child and continued through life

National Jewish Named the #1 Respiratory Hospital for the Tenth Year in a Row
For the last decade National Jewish has been recognized as best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report