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/2013/new-blood-test-implant/ Dr. Karin Pacheco and her team at National Jewish Health have come up with an alternative to patch skin testing for allergies, developing the first blood test that can detect allergies to nickel. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/new-blood-test-implant/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/morgridge-family-foundation-donation/ National Jewish Health has renamed its free school for chronically ill children to recognize the long-time support of John and Carrie Morgridge and their recent $15 million donation. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/morgridge-family-foundation-donation/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/mark-boguniewicz-md-earns-distinguished-clinician-award/ Mark Boguniewicz, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at National Jewish Health, received the 2013 Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/mark-boguniewicz-md-earns-distinguished-clinician-award/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/san-antonio-luncheon-2013/ More than 200 people attended the 2013 Humanitarian Award Luncheon in San Antonio to honor Bob Gurwitz and his company, Julian Gold LLC. Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/san-antonio-luncheon-2013/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/2013-hoops-and-hoopla/ Supporters of National Jewish Health & Kunsberg School for chronically ill children raised nearly $100,000 at the 10th annual “Hoops & Hoopla” event on April 6. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/2013-hoops-and-hoopla/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/gwas-pf/ A new genome-wide association study of more than 6,000 people has identified seven new genetic regions associated with pulmonary fibrosis. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/gwas-pf/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/adjuvant-dna/ Researchers at National Jewish Health continue unraveling the mystery of how adjuvants make vaccines more effective. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/adjuvant-dna/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/40th-annual-san-antonio-humanitarian-award-luncheon/ National Jewish Health will honor Bob Gurwitz and Julian Gold, LLC, at the San Antonio Humanitarian Luncheon on April 9. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/40th-annual-san-antonio-humanitarian-award-luncheon/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/10th-hoops-and-hoopla/ Sports lovers will gather to watch college basketball and support National Jewish Health for the 10th annual Hoops & Hoopla fundraising event presented by Greiner Electric on April 6 at the Cable Center in Denver. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/10th-hoops-and-hoopla/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/global-warming-allergies/ Rise in temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are boosting pollen, extending allergy seasons. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/global-warming-allergies/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/bab2013-post/ More than 1,000 guests braved snowy roads March 9 to enjoy a royally luxurious evening and raise $2 million for National Jewish Health at the 2013 Beaux Arts “Grand Court Ball.” Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/bab2013-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/homeschool-sleep/ The findings provide additional evidence of teens’ altered biological clocks and support an argument for starting traditional high school later in the morning. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/homeschool-sleep/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/antiviral-lipids-earn-patent/ Dennis Voelker, professor of medicine at National Jewish Health, has been awarded a U.S. patent for various lipids that inhibit inflammation and infection in the lungs, especially those caused by influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/antiviral-lipids-earn-patent/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/cope-medical-condition/ Children with chronic illness are twice as likely to have more emotional or behavioral challenges in comparison to healthy children. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/cope-medical-condition/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/njhball/ National Jewish Health knows just the right magical ingredients for the party of the year: the Beaux Arts Grand Court Ball March 9, 2013. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/njhball/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/green-homes-aaaai/ Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, an asthma specialist at National Jewish Health, will describe the potential health hazards “green” buildings pose to people with asthma, during a symposium, Monday, February 25, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/green-homes-aaaai/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/plant-based-diets/ Recent research has shown that plant-based diets are associated with lower incidence of stroke, heart attack and many forms of cancer as well as increased life expectancy and fertility. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/plant-based-diets/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/zonya-foco/ Everyone who attends the March 5 “New Directions for Women” luncheon will feel energized after hearing from keynote speaker and noted dietician Zonya Foco Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/zonya-foco/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/improve-your-heart-health/ Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. National Jewish Health Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, offers these tips to help you improve your heart health Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/improve-your-heart-health/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/2013-keystone/ Nationally recognized faculty from National Jewish Health will discuss insights and recent advances in pulmonary medicine, asthma, allergies and immunology at the 35th Annual Pulmonary & Allergy Update at Keystone, Feb. 6-9. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/2013-keystone/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/green-home/ Between remodeling older houses and building new ones, it’s estimated that millions of American homes will get a lot greener in the next decade. While that may bode well from an energy-efficiency standpoint, the trend certainly doesn’t have everyone breathing easier. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/green-home/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/flu-vaccine-egg-allergy/ New recommendations from a task force of allergy experts advise people with an egg allergy to get a flu vaccine, and not to delay with allergy testing before the vaccine. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/flu-vaccine-egg-allergy/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/slit-peanut/ New research at National Jewish Health provides additional support for a strategy to reduce the severity of reactions to peanut— repeatedly consuming small amounts of the very food that causes those reactions in the first place, a practice called immunotherapy. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/slit-peanut/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/national-jewish-health-supports-governors-medicaid-plan/ National Jewish Health applauds Gov. John Hickenlooper's announced plans to expand access to Medicaid while reshaping the program to maximize savings. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2013/national-jewish-health-supports-governors-medicaid-plan/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kids-fight-food-allergies-one-bite-at-a-time/ Doctors at National Jewish Health testing an approach to treating food allergies, in which they actually expose children to the foods that usually make them sick. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kids-fight-food-allergies-one-bite-at-a-time/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/quitlogix-colorado/ A National Jewish Health business venture celebrates its 10th anniversary in December as a multi-million dollar enterprise that has helped more than a quarter million people across the country quit tobacco. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/quitlogix-colorado/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/winters-eve-post/ “A Winter’s Evening” dinner dance on Dec. 8, 2012, raised more than $1.5 million and continued a 43-year tradition of support from New York’s real estate and construction industries. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/winters-eve-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/toleromune/ New form of immunotherapy could dramatically reduce treatment period Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/toleromune/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/35th-pulmonary-allergy-update/ The 35th Annual National Jewish Health Pulmonary & Allergy Update, February 6-9, 2013, provides allergists, pulmonologists and general practitioners the opportunity to learn the latest information on management and treatment options for allergic, respiratory and immune diseases. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/35th-pulmonary-allergy-update/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/weber-pres-acaai/ National Jewish Health allergist Richard Weber, MD, began his tenure November 13, 2012, as President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/weber-pres-acaai/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/new-york-real-estate-event/ Dinner will honor Greenberg Traurig’s Robert J. Ivanhoe. Funds raised will benefit rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-related diseases. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/new-york-real-estate-event/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cocktails-karaoke-money-raised/ Funds benefit unique school at National Jewish Health that provides education and health skills to children in kindergarten through eighth grade Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cocktails-karaoke-money-raised/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/wind-energy/ Wind energy in Colorado each year saves a billion gallons of water while avoiding emissions of air pollutants equivalent to that produced by half a million cars, according to a report released today by Environment Colorado. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/wind-energy/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/pim1/ Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a novel target for the treatment of food allergies. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/pim1/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cme-award/ The National Jewish Health Office of Professional Education has been recognized for a unique collaborative effort to increase use of spirometry to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cme-award/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/copd-palliative/ Researchers at National Jewish Health have received a grant to study how palliative care may improve symptoms and quality of life for people living with COPD. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/copd-palliative/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ad-grant/ National Jewish Health (NJH) has received an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to improve the care of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis in a medically underserved population. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ad-grant/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/basalt/ Patients with mild to moderate asthma may not need to take daily doses of inhaled corticosteroids, according to a new study by researchers at National Jewish Health and their colleagues in the Asthma Clinical Research Network. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/basalt/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/marijuanagrowhouses/ Houses and other buildings used to grow marijuana indoors contain high levels of mold, which could pose a health threat to residents living there and law enforcement agents investigating them, according to new research from National Jewish Health. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/marijuanagrowhouses/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/lukowski-naqc/ Amy V. Lukowski, PsyD, clinical director of health initiatives programs at National Jewish Health, has been elected to the North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC) board of directors. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/lukowski-naqc/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/parents-increase-activity/ When parents increase their daily activity, as measured by a pedometer, their children increase theirs as well. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/parents-increase-activity/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/5280-top-doctors/ Twenty-two National Jewish Health physicians have been named "Top Doctors" in the 2012 ranking of Denver-area physicians by 5280 magazine. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/5280-top-doctors/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/usnews-2012/ National Jewish Health has been named the best respiratory hospital in the nation for the 15th consecutive year, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of America’s Best Hospitals. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/usnews-2012/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/charity-navigator/ National Jewish Health has received its fourth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier independent evaluator of charities. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/charity-navigator/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/wildfire-smoke/ Smoke from forest and grass fires contains particles that can irritate eyes, throat and lungs. These can be bothersome to many people, but especially so to those with compromised lungs. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/wildfire-smoke/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/food-allergy-reactions/ food allergy, milk allergy, egg allergy, peanut allergy, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, Consortium of Food Allergy Research, David Fleischer, Dan Atkins, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/food-allergy-reactions/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kunsberg-classic-pre/ For the second year in a row, golfers from across the nation will gather in Denver in early August for the National Jewish Health Kunsberg Classic at The Sanctuary and Shanahan’s. The golf event will raise funds for Kunsberg School, a tuition-free day school at National Jewish Health, serving 90 chronically ill students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kunsberg-classic-pre/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/gala-honoring-carlos-chacon-and-mark-levinson-raises-over-300000/ More than 370 guests honored the philanthropic efforts of Carlos Chacon and Mark Levinson while raising $300,000 for National Jewish Health at the Los Angeles Black and White Ball. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/gala-honoring-carlos-chacon-and-mark-levinson-raises-over-300000/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cancer-smell/ National Jewish Health and Metabolomx are working to identify exactly what dogs smell in a cancer patient’s breath and how that information might be used to detect lung cancer. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cancer-smell/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kunsberg-tax-credit/ Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that grants a state tax credit for contributions to hospital-based facility schools such as the Kunsberg School for chronically ill children at National Jewish Health. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/kunsberg-tax-credit/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/listeria-no/ Listeria, one of the most deadly causes of bacterial food poisoning, subverts a normally protective immune response to spread its infection more effectively, according to new research. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/listeria-no/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/air-society-post/ Peter G. Riguardi, president of the New York region of Jones Lang LaSalle and one of the Tri-State Region’s most influential real estate executives, was honored at the 21st annual New York AIR Society “The Sky’s The Limit” benefit. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/air-society-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/abq-post/ Adelmo “Del” Archuleta, CEO of Molzen Corbin, and former Gov. Garrey Carruthers were honored for their contributions to New Mexico on April 23 at the 30th annual New Mexico Spirit of Achievement Award Dinner. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/abq-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ct-cdt-trial/ National Jewish Health is seeking to refine and improve lung-cancer screening by combining a blood test with CT imaging to detect disease earlier and more effectively. Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ct-cdt-trial/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/hoops-post/ More than 350 guests at Hoops & Hoopla, presented by Greiner Electric, raised $111,000 on March 31 to benefit Kunsberg School for chronically ill children at National Jewish Health Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/hoops-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/unc119/ Researchers at National Jewish Healthy have discovered a mutation in the gene Unc119, which causes an immune deficiency known as CD4 lymphopenia. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/unc119/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/zwetchkenbaum/ National Jewish Health announces the appointment of John F. Zwetchkenbaum, MD, CPI, as a member of its Council of National Trustees. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/zwetchkenbaum/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ebv-lupus/ To the surprise of investigating researchers, an animal model of Epstein Barr virus protected lupus-prone mice against development of the autoimmune disease. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ebv-lupus/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ninth-annual-hoops/ Sports lovers and supporters of National Jewish Health will gather on the East Club Level at Sports Authority Field on Saturday for the ninth annual Hoops & Hoopla? men’s college basketball championship semifinal fundraising event presented by Greiner Electric. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/ninth-annual-hoops/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/gove/ Latest news and frequently asked questions about the National Jewish Health Purchase and development of the Gove Middle School property. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/gove/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/financial-industries-dinner/ More than 700 leaders of New York’s financial industries gathered on March 13 to honor Joseph Pollicino Jr., Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, at the 35th annual Financial Industries Dinner. The event at the New York Hilton raised nearly $450,000 for the nation’s #1 respiratory hospital, National Jewish Health. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/financial-industries-dinner/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bronchoscopy-asthma/ Using a bronchoscope to visually examine the airways and collect fluid and tissue can help guide effective therapy for difficult-to-treat asthma patients. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bronchoscopy-asthma/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bab-2012-post/ National Jewish Health raised $2 million at the 2012 Beaux Arts Ball, which honored returning war fighters with respiratory disease. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bab-2012-post/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bmi-steroid-asthma/ Being overweight may affect how children respond to asthma medication, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/bmi-steroid-asthma/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/tracey-conway/ National Jewish Health, the nation’s #1 respiratory hospital, presents Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tracey Conway as its speaker at the New Directions for Women luncheon on March 29 at Broken Sound Country Club in Boca Raton. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/tracey-conway/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/joseph-pollicino/ Leaders of New York’s financial industries will gather on March 13 to honor Joseph Pollicino Jr., Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, at the 35th annual Financial Industries Dinner. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/joseph-pollicino/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/asthma-san-luis-valley/ National Jewish Health has received a grant for $950,308 from GlaxoSmithKline to improve care of asthma patients in Colorado’s San Luis Valley with educational materials for patients and hands-on training for primary health care teams. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/asthma-san-luis-valley/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/pregnancy-osa/ Most pregnant women complain of being tired. Some of them however, could be suffering more than normal fatigue associated with their pregnancy; they may have developed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a periodic cessation of breathing during sleep. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/pregnancy-osa/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/richard-schierburg/ National Jewish Health welcomed new leadership on January, 25, 2012, as Richard A. Schierburg began his tenure as Chair of the Board of Directors. He succeeds outgoing chair, Thomas Gart, who will continue to serve on the Board. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/richard-schierburg/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/beaux-arts-ball-2012/ National Jewish Health will “Salute the Stars and Stripes” in patriotic 1940s style at the Beaux Arts Ball on March 10. A portion of the money raised will fund the research and treatment of lung disease and injuries that veterans may face as they return from overseas deployments. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/beaux-arts-ball-2012/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cme-accreditation/ National Jewish Health has received Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/cme-accreditation/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/malaria-genes/ Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a method to decipher the genes of the parasite that causes malaria. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/malaria-genes/ http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/vitd-mechanism/ Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered specific molecular and signaling events by which vitamin D inhibits inflammation. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nationaljewish.org/about/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012/vitd-mechanism/