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						Director: Patricia W. Finn, M.D.

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Dr. Finn wishes to thank all faculty and staff who participated in the Asthma Walk, sponsored by the American Lung Association, on September 30 at Liberty Station. UCSD was well represented by the Pulmonary Division.
Dr. Ries wishes to thank the Pulmonary Rehab Team for the Pulmonary Rehab Walk that took place on September 14, 2007. De Anza Cove had a "western" feel to it as staff and walkers joined the western theme of the walk.
Dr. Finn wishes to thank PCCM faculty and staff during this difficult time of the wild fires for their generosity and kindness. All members of the Pulmonary Family are well and getting back to normal operations.
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HEALTH AWARENESS - OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

A reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The Pulmonary Division - Pulmonary Vascular Group - would like to invite all to participate in the PAH Walk on November 3, 2007. There will be opportunity drawings, food, and lots of fun. The walk will take place on the campus of Thornton Hospital.

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COPD Month and World COPD Day, November 14, 2007.

UCSD Medical Center has its own specialist in the treatment of COPD, Dr. Smita Desai. Dr. Desai will be involved in a study of a new medication for the treatment of COPD.

Learn what More you can do.

Learn More about COPD.

More about Dr. Desai's Study

Great American Smoke-Out, November 15, 2006.

Thinking about quitting? Stop by the Pulmonary Function Lab or drop us an e-mail to get your free smoking cessation kit. Really, no butts about it!

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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.

Learn More about DVT.

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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A message of "Thanks" from our CEO - thanking Faculty and Staff during this difficult and trying time.

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Dr. Fedullo wishes to remind all applicants that UCSD is participating in ERAS for the PCCM application. 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 16.

San Diego Magazine lists Top Docs in San Diego. Congratulations to those doctors recognized within the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division:

Critical Care Medicine

Dr. William Auger

Dr. Kim M. Kerr

Pulmonary Disease

Dr. William Auger

Dr. Kim M. Kerr

Internal Medicine

Dr. Peter F. Fedullo

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Dr. Andrew Ries receives top honor from American Lung Association. Dr. Ries was awarded the Michael Stulbarg Memorial California Medal by the ALA. He has been recognized by the ALA for his "meritorious contributions to the understanding and treatment of lung disease".

Dr. Ries has devoted his entire career to the treatment of patients with chronic lung disease and has helped to create one of the world's best pulmonary rehabilitation programs at UCSD Medical Center.

Our congratulations to Dr. Ries and his outstanding contributions!

UCSD Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physicians recognized by U.S. News & World Report For the 13th 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.

Cold and Flu Season upon us. Help protect yourself and your family as well as those you work with by getting a flu shot. The #1 way to prevent spreading germs - including cold and fu - is WASHING YOUR HANDS. Wash your hands often during this season.

Tips on how to stay healthy

Washing your hands

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.

Overview of Dr. Joe Ramsdell and CTC

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