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September 1, 2017
Rally to Congress
Join us Oct. 4–7 in Indianapolis, IN for the Rally to Congress charity motorcycle rally New this year for AARC Congress 2017 (Oct. 4–7) is Rally to Congress, a charity motorcycle rally sponsored by Draeger, Inc. Motorcyclists will ride from their hometowns to Indianapolis, IN, the AARC Congress 2017 host site. All funds raised through... Read more »
August 28, 2017
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Members Impacted by Recent Disasters
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members who have sustained property loss or damage as a result of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the massive flooding it has caused throughout areas of Florida, Texas and Louisiana. Members living in federally-declared disaster areas may apply for a grant of up to $500,... Read more »
August 17, 2017
Congress Highlights: 2017 is Packed With Great Features
AARC Congress 2017 is filled with informative and innovative sessions to help you brush-up on your skills and knowledge of the respiratory care profession. But did you know there was more? From the Welcome Party to the Sputum Bowl, Congress is packed with great events and activities. Here are 11 event highlights that you can... Read more »
July 25, 2017
Marathon Runner to share her story of the 2013 Boston attacks at 2017 AARC Congress Closing Ceremony
A physician and experienced marathon runner, Dr. Natalie Stavas found the need for both of these roles during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The AARC Congress 2017 planning team announced that Dr. Natalie Stavas will wrap-up AARC Congress 2017 (Oct. 4–7) as the closing ceremony speaker. Dr. Stavas will recount her experience in the fateful... Read more »
July 25, 2017
RC Week: Let the Planning Begin
The Metroplex Respiratory Team celebrates RC Week while showing off their ‘Super RT’ shirts. National Respiratory Care Week is October 22 – 28, and it’s our time to shine. Every year, hospitals and other health care facilities across the country and around the world use the occasion to draw attention to the wonderful work RTs... Read more »
July 20, 2017
AARC Congress Announces Claire Wineland as Keynote Speaker
Claire Wineland is an activist, inspirational YouTube personality and speaker, and founder of Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc. (Photo by Todd Westphal) The AARC announced that Claire Wineland, activist, inspirational YouTube personality, speaker and founder of Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at AARC Congress, the 63rd International Respiratory Convention and Exhibition, to... Read more »
July 20, 2017
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Victims of California Wildfires
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in California who sustained property loss or damage as a result of the California Wall Wildfire in Butte County near the town of Oroville, and the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County. Members living in these federally-declared disaster areas may apply for a grant of... Read more »
May 15, 2017
AARC’s 70th Anniversary Conference and Exhibit
AARC Executive Director Thomas Kallstrom was proud to receive a special proclamation from Cleveland City Council Member Anthony Brancatelli. AARC leaders gathered with Ohio Society for Respiratory Care (OSRC) members for a 70th Anniversary Conference and exhibit at the end of April, bringing a little respiratory care history to the Dittrick Museum of Medical History... Read more »
April 11, 2017
AARC 70th Anniversary Special: Amazing Changes in Respiratory Care, Part One
As we get ready to celebrate our 70th anniversary on Saturday, AARC members share their take on how things have changed in the clinical arena over their time in the profession. When Cathy Bitsche, EdS, RRT-NPS, entered respiratory care some 40 years ago, respiratory medications consisted of bronchosol, isuprel, and mucomyst. “That was it,” she... Read more »
April 11, 2017
AARC 70th Anniversary Special: More Incredible Changes in Respiratory Care, Part Two
What else did AARC members have to say about the things that have changed in respiratory care? Here are 25 more — Chest CTs. Pre CT scan, ARDS was considered a “homogenous” disease basically based on anterior-posterior chest X-rays. The CT led us from a stiff lung to a small lung, a huge advancement in... Read more »
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