Articles tagged with: Association News
January 24, 2019
16 Organizations Achieve Excellence in Respiratory Care
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has named 16 organizations from across the U.S. as recipients of the 2019-2020 Apex Recognition Award. These award recipients demonstrate best practices in the profession and promote patient safety by providing access to respiratory therapists to deliver their care. Learn More About the Apex Recognition Award Winners: Acute... Read more »
January 8, 2019
HOD Student Mentoring Program is Building the Next Generation of RT Leaders
Kyro Davis at HOD meeting in Las Vegas. Have you heard about the AARC House of Delegates (HOD) Student Mentoring Program? Allison Toney heard about the program from the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care. “I decided to apply because I wanted to see how our national respiratory society operated,” she said. “Being a future respiratory... Read more »
December 18, 2018
Takeaways from AARC Congress 2018
AARC Congress attendees listening to the opening ceremony keynote presentation. The AARC Congress wrapped up earlier this month, and attendees went home with a wealth of information to put to work in their facilities back home. Congress 2018 Highlights AARC member Ashley Frerichs, BS, RRT, speaks for many Congress-goers when she says the meeting was... Read more »
December 18, 2018
ZDoggMD Delivers Memorable Message to AARC Members
Enable cookies to see embeded content. Following his presentation to a packed audience of AARC Congress attendees, Zubin Damania, MD, aka ZDoggMD, kicked off Big Ideas Theater 2018. He shares how his ZDoggMD persona was born as a way to rekindle his passion for patient care and inspire others. In his interview, Dr. Damania discusses... Read more »
November 20, 2018
Celebrating Respiratory Care Week Around the Globe
Cake commemorating Yemen’s Respiratory Care Week celebrations National Respiratory Care Week took place Oct. 21-27, and respiratory therapists from all over the globe used the occasion to raise awareness about respiratory health and the clinicians who play such an integral role in the health and well-being of people with respiratory conditions. Here’s a brief look... Read more »
November 20, 2018
8 AARC members named 2018 SPOTY Recipients
Representing the various specialties in respiratory care, only eight individuals from across the U.S. were named recipients for the 2018 Specialty Practitioner of the Year award. Join a Specialty Setion Congratulations to our 2018 Recipients: Adult Acute Care – Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT “Respiratory Therapists have such an opportunity to provide excellent, evidence-based care... Read more »
November 14, 2018
AARC Election 2019 Results Announced
Voting in AARC Election 2019 ended on October 31, and President Brian Walsh and President-Elect Schell have announced the results. The results of this year’s officers and directors election are: Vice President – Internal Affairs Cheryl Hoerr, MBA, RRT, FAARC Vice President – External Affairs Sheri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C Secretary – Treasurer Lynda... Read more »
November 12, 2018
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for California Members Affected by Wildfires
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in California who have sustained property loss or damage as a result of the wildfires currently devastating many areas of the state. Members living in federally-declared disaster areas may apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by mail using our... Read more »
November 8, 2018
Best Practices When Shopping AARC
Be an aware and informed shopper. AARC Congress 2018 is coming up Dec. 4-7 in Las Vegas, and it has recently come to the Association’s attention that potential attendees and exhibitors alike are being targeted by outside entities with unauthorized registration and housing registration claims. How can you be sure you’re signing up for the... Read more »
October 30, 2018
9 AARC Congress Sessions Not to Miss
This year’s AARC Congress in Las Vegas will deliver a wealth of indispensable information for you, your organization, and – most importantly – your patients. Here are nine sessions we think need to be on your must-have list. Go to AARC Congress! 1 – Searching for Florence: Respiratory Care Needs a Nightingale Presented by Mike... Read more »
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