Articles tagged with: Association News
December 13, 2017
Big Ideas Theater: Dr. Alexandre Rotta
Enable cookies to see embeded content. In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Dr. Alexandre Rotta, MD, FCCM, discusses pediatric ARDS beyond mechanical ventilation. According to Dr. Rotta, management of children with ARDS continues to be a challenge for the pediatric clinician and goes beyond mechanical ventilation. In his Big Ideas Theater segment, Dr. Rotta... Read more »
December 11, 2017
AARC Member Shares His Experience Riding Out Hurricane Harvey
According to weather.com, by mid-October, 15 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and six hurricanes ranked at Category 3 or stronger formed during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, making this year the seventh most active hurricane season on record. From Harvey, to Irma, to Maria, Americans have been in the crosshairs, and those working in hospitals in... Read more »
November 1, 2017
AARC Disaster Fund Brings Relief
The photo above depicts the scene from the neighborhood of Sandra Winfrey, RRT in Baton Rouge, LA following the August 2016 flooding. The AARC Disaster Relief Fund directly helps members in times like the scene depicted above or in the stories shared in this article. Donating to the Disaster Relief Fund is a way for... Read more »
November 1, 2017
RC Week 2017 Brings Celebrations Across the Globe
RTs from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi, UAE demonstrate their skills during their RC Week 2017 celebration event. National Respiratory Care Week took place Oct. 22-28, 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... Read more »
November 1, 2017
Changes Set for National Sputum Bowl
2017 Sputum Bowl Student Winners (Texas Team) Since 1978, the Sputum Bowl has been a key component in our annual Congress meetings. Teams from across the U.S. compete for the coveted prize, and, best of all, bragging rights. It’s fun to play, as well as watch and cheer on the teams—a highlight event for many... Read more »
October 25, 2017
SPOTY Spotlight: Mark W. Mangus, Sr.
For 2017, eight specialty sections in the AARC selected one member to be named Specialty Practitioner of the Year (SPOTY) for their section. Criteria for this award included the nominee’s professional service, leadership, as well as whether the individual has furthered the art of science of respiratory care through outstanding contribution to, or service in,... Read more »
October 18, 2017
Leadership in Respiratory Care Recognized
Respiratory Therapists and Medical Facilities Earn National Awards and Achievements This year, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) presented members and medical facilities from across the U.S. with prestigious awards and accolades. Among these achievements include the inaugural Apex Recognition Award, the annual Specialty Practitioner of the Year Awards, as well as the new... Read more »
October 12, 2017
New AARC Officials are Already On the Job
AARC President-Elect Karen Schell speaking at Congress 2017. The AARC elected four new officials this fall, and those newly elected officers were officially installed at the AARC Congress in Indianapolis. It’s only been a week, but they are already hard at work brainstorming ways to advance the profession in 2018. Ready to make it happen... Read more »
September 26, 2017
RC Week Resource: This Organization Can Help You Tell the Truth about Tobacco
National Respiratory Care Week is coming up at the end of October, and if you are like many RTs right now, you’re busy planning educational activities in your facilities and your communities to highlight the role RTs play in advocating for lung health. More RC Week Resources The Truth Initiative has some great videos and... Read more »
September 12, 2017
Congress 2017: Road Trip to Indy
Whether by plane, train or automobile, we can’t wait to see you at Congress next month (Oct. 4 – 7). If you opt for the automobile route, did you know there are fun sights to see and activities to do on your road trip into Indianapolis? REGISTER ONLINE BY SEPTEMBER 20 Driving North on I-65... Read more »
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