http://www.nationaljewish.org National Jewish Health News Feed en 2009 National Jewish Health allstetterw@njhealth.org (William Allstetter) webmaster@njhealth.org (Webmaster) http://www.nationaljewish.org/img/logo/newsfeed_logo.JPG http://www.nationaljewish.org http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/h1n1-diagnostic-test.aspx National Jewish Health is now offering a molecular test for the pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus (H1N1/09), that provides results within 24 hours. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/h1n1-diagnostic-test.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/daniels-fund.aspx The Kunsberg School for chronically ill children on the campus of National Jewish Health recently received a $25,000 grant from the Daniels Fund. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/daniels-fund.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/evaluating-an-apartment-or-condo.aspx At a time when reports of unknown clandestine methamphetamine labs, marijuana grow operations, excessive indoor allergen levels, and moldy homes appear in the news on a nightly basis, many parents or perspective apartment dwellers have been asking what can be done to reduce the chances of renting or buying a problem residence. If there has been a concerted effort by someone to cover-up a problem, it may be difficult to identify. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/evaluating-an-apartment-or-condo.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/resep-launch.aspx Medical screening may help for former uranium industry workers, atomic test 'downwinders,' and Nevada-Test-site workers qualify for benefits. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/resep-launch.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/110th-anniversary.aspx National Jewish Health celebrates its 110th anniversary today and tomorrow with a healthcare and leadership symposium featuring keynote addresses by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Duke Energy President, CEO and Chairman James Rogers. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/110th-anniversary.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/monfort-award.aspx National Jewish Health today honored the Monfort Family Foundation for its extraordinary contribution to the institution, which helped launch the largest study ever done of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/monfort-award.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/gart-chair.aspx Colorado business leader Tom Gart will bring his management and business skills to bear when he begins his tenure as Chairman of the National Jewish Health Board of Directors on Friday, October 16. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/gart-chair.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/cocktails-karaoke-09.aspx The popular fundraising event Cocktails & Karaoke moves to the retro Curtis Hotel in downdown Denver on Nov. 21. Parks & Associates is the naming sponsor for this year's event, which just keeps getting bigger and better. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/cocktails-karaoke-09.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/swedish-icu.aspx Building upon an existing relationship between the two central Denver hospitals, National Jewish Health has begun managing critical care services for the five intensive care units (ICU) at HealthOne Swedish Medical Center. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/swedish-icu.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/LGRC.aspx Researchers at National Jewish Health and four other research centers have been awarded an $11 million grant to delve deeply into the biology of two fatal lung diseases for which there are few therapeutic options; conronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/LGRC.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/women-s-health-conference.aspx Studies have shown that women may not be getting the healthcare they need. The Second Annual Women's Health Conference at National Jewish Health seeks to raise physician and health provider awareness about aspects of disease that may uniquely affect women, and to teach them ways to improve patient care by incorporating this new knowledge into their practices. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/women-s-health-conference.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/southern-colorado.aspx Building on its success in eastern Colorado, National Jewish Health is expanding an asthma education program aimed at both healthcare professionals and patients to 10 counties in southern Colorado. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/southern-colorado.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/staying-healthy-in-the-kitchen.aspx Anyone who has ever gotten a touch of food poisoning will tell you that spending the night hugging the toilet isn't a pleasant experience. Food-borne illness can leave you weak and unable to function. Food-borne illnesses are not entirely avoidable, but you can greatly lower your risks when armed with the proper knowledge and tools for prevention. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/staying-healthy-in-the-kitchen.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/zemans-grant.aspx Rachel Zemans, MD, a physician-researcher in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at National Jewish Health, was recently selected as one of 18 researchers nationwide to receive the Parker B. Francis Fellowship to support her research into the role of inflammation in lung diseases. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/zemans-grant.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/back-to-school-nutrition-tips.aspx Parents should use the new school year as an opportunity to rethink and reenergize their child's nutrition. Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/back-to-school-nutrition-tips.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/avoiding-the-september-epidemic.aspx Most people associate cold-and-flu season with the cold, dark days of late fall and winter. But as soon as children are confined in classrooms and start swapping germs, the incidence of respiratory infections rises sharply. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/avoiding-the-september-epidemic.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/healthier-environment-living.aspx Healthier Environment Living ProgramTM, a global leader in performing Indoor Air and Surface QualityTM (IASQ) Education, Verifications and Solutions, and National Jewish HealthTM, the nation's No. 1 respiratory hospital, are teaming up to provide a comprehensive approach to controlling symptoms for people who suffer allergies and asthma. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/healthier-environment-living.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/avoiding-infections.aspx Back-to-school is widely recognized in the medical community as a time when many children pick up viral and other infections from their classmates. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/avoiding-infections.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/njh-aanma-aircare.aspx Press release describing partnership of National Jewish Health and Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics on improving indoor air quality. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/njh-aanma-aircare.aspx http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/asthma-control-dps.aspx New research at National Jewish Health indicates that having insurance and a medical provider is not enough to improve asthma control among elementary and middle school students. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2009/asthma-control-dps.aspx