Current News Releases

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is committed to providing the news media and the general public with easy access to information regarding STS programs and activities, as well as research published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Here, you can browse our most current news releases.

Aortic Condition More Deadly in Women than in Men
June 2, 2021
Sen. John Boozman Recognized for Longstanding Commitment to Health Care Policies
May 21, 2021
Cardiac Surgeons Lead Critical COVID-19 Research
April 14, 2021
Physician and Patient Groups Call On CMS to Update Medicare Lung Cancer Screening Coverage
March 18, 2021
Sean C. Grondin Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
January 31, 2021
Alan M. Speir Honored for Remarkable Contributions to Cardiothoracic Surgery Advocacy
January 31, 2021
‘COVID Effect’ Leads to Fewer Heart Surgeries, More Patient Deaths
January 30, 2021
ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
January 30, 2021
Women Undergo Less Aggressive Open Heart Surgery, Experience Worse Outcomes than Men
January 30, 2021
Edward L. Bove Receives Bakken Scientific Achievement Award
January 29, 2021
Black Lung Cancer Patients Die Sooner than White Counterparts
January 29, 2021
Senator Boozman Leads Legislation in Senate to Protect Patients' Access to Surgical Care
December 10, 2020
Report Finds TAVR is Dominant Form of Aortic Valve Replacement, Outcomes Steadily Improving in the United States
November 16, 2020
Representatives Bera and Bucshon and Six Lead Co-Sponsors Introduce Legislation to Protect Patients' Access to Surgical Care
October 30, 2020
Rep. Diana DeGette Recognized for Unflinching Support of Health Care Priorities
October 6, 2020