Join the fun for the 2nd Annual Healthy Air Walk sponsored by the Americal Lung Association, San Diego Chapter.  The walk will take place on Sunday, November 15 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego.

Breathing is not a choice, it's a matter of life.

Flu Season is upon us.  We encourage all to get a Flu shot.  Protect yourself and others.

More as to what you can do now to help the spread of the flu virus.

The #1 way to stop the spread of germs - Wash your hands.  December 1 through 7 is National Hand Washing Week.

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As we enter the holiday season a reminder to all that Thanksgiving to December 31, is National "Tie One On".  Enjoy the holiday, please don't drink and drive. 

Best wishes to all this holiday season.

Dr. Timothy Morris continues research in the area of DVT. 

Dr. Morris received an Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) Partners in Safety (PIPS) grant to implement the Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) program that will be introduced in March in conjunction with DVT Awareness Month.

Find out More about this exciting research by Dr. Morris.

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Stephen I. Wasserman and Joe W. Ramsdell bring more than 60 years' combined asthma and airways research experience to the ACRC. 

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Dr. Finn announces the naming of new director for PCCM Fellowship, Dr. Hyong (Nick) Kim.  Her thanks to Dr. Peter Fedullo for many years of dedicated service to the program.

Applicants to the PCCM Program:    Please click on the "How to Apply" button to see the requirements and find a link to ERAS.  Interviews for the PCCM program are scheduled to begin late winter/early spring. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 19th, 2010.  Please feel free to contact Dr. Kim for any questions regarding the program (h33Kim@ucsd.edu).

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. We do not generally accept applicants with H1-B or J1 visa status because these trainees not supported by our NIH training grant. However, please submit your application if you feel it is exceptional. Documentation of visa status is essential.

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Samir Makani to its faculty.  Dr. Makani was a PCCM fellow at UCSD and continued his training in interventional medicine at Henry Ford Hospital.   We are pleased to have him join the program!

San Diego Magazine names Top Docs in San Diego.  Two physicians in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division have been named "Top Doc":

Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Peter F. Fedullo

Pulmonary Medicine

Dr. William Auger

Dr. Peter Fedullo

Internal Medicine

Dr. Joe Ramsdell

Our congratulations to these physicians for their continued excellence in providing care.  Congratulations!

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UCSD Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physicians recognized by U.S. News & World Report   For the 14th consecutive year our physicians helped rank UCSD Medical Center as leader in the treatment of Respiratory Diseases.  UCSD Medical Center is the #1 Center in California for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Congratulations to our incredible faculty!

Dr. Ramsdell undertakes Asthma Study

Who: Patients with mild, moderate, and severe asthma. Patients between the ages of 18-75 years of age.

Contact: 888-UCSD-AIR for details.

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