Daily News Boston CHEST 2024

October 6-9, 2024

Relax and recharge at the CHEST 2023 Wellness Zone

Relax and rejuvenate between sessions at CHEST 2023 by stopping by the Wellness Zone in the convention center.

Soothing massages, healthy food demonstrations, and mindful meditation sessions will provide a respite amid the bustling meeting. Daily lectures from speakers—including nutritionist, fitness expert, and author, Andrea Metcalf—will cover a variety of wellness topics.

Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP
Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP

“People can really indulge and learn about wellness practices and how they can apply them to their own lives,” said CHEST 2023 Scientific Program Committee Chair, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP.

A team of expert practitioners will be on hand in the Pā Kalihi Courtyard (outside Room 301) to ensure attendees stay refreshed and energized, while some other sessions will take place in nearby areas.

Wellness Zone hours

(Some sessions may take place outside these times)

Sunday, October 8 – 7 am to 2 pm
Monday, October 9 – 7 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 10 – 7 am to 3 pm
Wednesday, October 11 – 7 am to 2:30 pm

Wellness Zone schedule

Sunday
6:15 am to 6:45 am – Workout: Tai Chi Morning Stretch
9:15 am to 9:45 am – Lecture: Eat This, Not That: Decoding Diet Trends and Healthy Eating
11:45 am to 12:15 pm – Food Demo: Juicing vs Smoothies
2 pm to 2:30 pm – Workout: Sound Bath Healing Meditation

Monday
6:15 am to 6:45 am – Workout: Beach Dance Party
11:30 am to 12 pm – Lecture: Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Habits
12:30 pm to 1 pm – Food Demo: It’s All Greek to Me
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm – Workout: Tai Chi Energizing Stretch Break

Tuesday
6:15 am to 6:45 am – Workout: Tai Chi Morning Stretch
9:45 am to 10:15 am – Lecture: How to Increase Flexibility and Reduce Joint Pain
11:45 am to 12:15 pm – Lecture: Healthy Habits: Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Reduction Tips for Achieving Work-Life Balance
12:45 pm to 1:15 pm – Food Demo: Smart Snacking
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm – Workout: Sound Bath Healing Meditation

Wednesday
6:15 am to 6:45 am – Workout: Beach Dance Party
9:45 am to 10:15 am – Lecture: Mindful Living: Simple Strategies to Eat Healthier, Stretch Often, and Enjoy Life

Save the date for the next Annual Meeting, October 19 to 22, 2025, in Chicago. CHEST 2025 will explore the latest advancements in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, with a focus on innovation and the future, just as the city itself embodies progress and reinvention.