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The CHEST Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), a 17,500-member international medical specialty society.
The CHEST Foundation mission is to provide resources to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest. In order to fulfill its mission to advance patient care in cardiopulmonary and critical care medicine, The CHEST Foundation has targeted the following four focus areas:
Tobacco Prevention
Humanitarian Service
Clinical Research
Critical Care/End-of-Life Care
The CHEST Foundation was created by members of the ACCP who were fueled by a philanthropic spirit and driven by commitment to work above and beyond their professional responsibilities to improve lung health. Since its inception in 1996, The CHEST Foundation has awarded more than $3.5 million to ACCP members to foster cutting-edge clinical research that can provide new treatment options for patients around the world.
By partnering with ACCP members and forming strategic relationships with public and private sector organizations around the world, The CHEST Foundation has made an impact on world health one community at a time.
These important initiatives emanate from The CHEST Foundation's mission: “To provide resources to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest.” The charitable endeavors of The CHEST Foundation demonstrate how ACCP staff members, working together with volunteer leadership and strategic partners, can translate a vision into reality while promoting healthier lives in the process. |