Advancing best patient outcomes in chest medicine. Official account of the American College of Chest Physicians® #CHEST2025 #CHESTSEEK @journal_CHESTThe American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is the leading professional association in innovative chest medicine. We advance the best health outcomes for patients with lung disease through education, advocacy, research, and philanthropy. We represent

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: CHEST focuses on critical areas such as lung health, tobacco prevention, and access to care, which are significant societal needs[4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Initiatives like the Bridging Specialties toolkit for timely diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and quality improvement projects for lung cancer biomarker testing aim to improve patient outcomes and quality of life[1][3][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: CHEST's advocacy efforts, including support for banning menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products, and promoting policies for better oxygen access and pulmonary rehabilitation, contribute to positive societal change[1][4].
- **Community Well-being**: CHEST engages in community impact programs, partners with local organizations, and supports events like the Northwest Pridefest, which enhance community well-being and social responsibility[1][2].