Who We Are

#1 Respiratory HospitalNational Jewish Health is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health remains the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to these disorders. Since 1998, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health the #1 respiratory hospital in the nation.

Read a message from our President and CEO, Michael Salem, MD, explaining what makes National Jewish Health a unique healthcare experience.

 

Science Transforming Life®

Science Transforming Life: ResearcherWe are pioneering the new era of preventive and personalized medicine by integrating the latest scientific discoveries and coordinated care for lung, heart and immune diseases. Learn more about our initiatives in personalized medicine.



Mission

Mission: RadiologistOur mission is to heal, to discover and to educate as a preeminent healthcare institution. Learn more about our focus on these areas.

 

 

Strategic Vision

Strategic Vision: Physician with pediatric patient and motherIn January 2007, our Board of Directors approved a strategic plan, which lays out a vision that will guide us as we grow and evolve during the next decade.

Download our latest annual report.

 

History

History: Building on the National Jewish Health campusPart of what makes National Jewish Health great is our history as a nonprofit clinical, research and educational facility. Learn about our history, which dates back to 1899.

 

 

Facts and Financials

Facts and Financials: Graphs and chartsNational Jewish Health is known worldwide for specializing in lung, heart, and immune diseases. Learn about our notable achievements. 

Read a financial overview of revenue and expenditures and download documents, such as IRS Form 990.


Leadership and Partners

Leaders and Partners: Three colleagues consultingOur leaders give their time, energy and resources to build and implement a vision for the institution. Learn about our Officers, Council of National Trustees and Board of Directors.  

Partnering with other healthcare facilities and corporate organizations is vital to our mission. Learn about our partners.



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Top Doctors


Nineteen physicians at National Jewish Health have been ranked as "Top Docs" in Denver according to 5280 magazine and twenty-one physicians have been nationally recognized by US News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

2011 Annual Report


2010 Annual ReportLearn more about why We Never Say Never in our 2011 Annual Report.

Newsroom


In the Newsroom, you can find National Jewish Health press releases, newsletters, annual reports and media contacts. Learn more.