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Spring 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center Opens  

 Dr. Ali Musani and state-of-the-art equipment bring interventional pulmonology to National Jewish

 

Schwartz to Lead Pulmonary Division and New Genetics Center

One of the foremost experts in the genetics of pulmonary disease, Dr. David Schwartz, joins National Jewish

 

National Jewish Great Place to Be a Postdoc    

For second consecutive year, National Jewish recognized by The Scientist magazine


 

Alliance with Siemens Advances Imaging, Diagnostic Capabilities

Partnership formed with one of the top medical imaging companies in the world

 

National Jewish Continues Expansion     

National Jewish adds South Denver and Highlands Ranch satellite facilities

 

FitLogix Weight-Loss Program Finds Long-Term Success     

Personal coaching, technology and education help participants succeed

 

Genetic Counseling for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Genetic counselor Janet Taylor helps families sort through difficult issues raised by new tests for genes associated with pulmonary fibrosis

 

Special Events Break Fundraising Records     

Generous donors raised more than $3.5 million at National Jewish events

 

Gift Annuity Offers Protection from Market Volatility     

Lock in high rates of payment with annuities

 

Corporate Matching Makes Donations Dollars Go Farther    

Many companies match donations made by employees

 

Gift Offers Lasting Legacy of Support for National Jewish

Elfriede Grevendick includes National Jewish in her estate plans

 

Jean Morris Memorial Garden Wall       

Adding a plaque to the garden wall is a beautiful way to honor loved ones

 

Long-Delayed Diagnosis Leads to Chair in Cystic Fibrosis

Rebecca Runyon Bryan's gift allows for expansion of the cystic fibrosis program 

 

Treatment May Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food

Researchers testing immunotherapy to treat food allergies

 

Speeding the Immune Response

Dr. Raul Torres' findings may guide development of more effective vaccines 

 

New Test Finds Hidden Hole in the Heart

No one knew what was plaguing Clifford McKenzie until he took an innovative test developed by Dr. Howard Weinberger

 

Genetic Test Offers Example of Personalized Medicine

Test helps patients determine correct dose of blood-thinning drug

 


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