National Jewish Health (previously National Jewish Medical and Research Center) is a research institute located in Denver, Colorado specializing in respiratory, immune and allergic research and treatment. It was founded in 1899 to treat tuberculosis, and is today considered one of the world's best medical research and treatment centers. It is a non-sectarian institution but received funding from B'nai B'rith until the 1950s.
Today, clinical functions at National Jewish are limited to research, diagnosis, and ambulatory outpatient care.
Read more about National Jewish Health: The Clean Air and Sunshine Cure, Treatment of Tuberculosis, Research and Education, Present Mission, Areas of Speciality
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