January 31, 2008

Houston-Bound Asthma Course
AARC's Asthma Course will be held in Houston, Feb. 23 and 24, but the deadline to register is Feb. 15. Make your plans now, as limited seating is available.

AARC Adds Director of Regulatory Affairs
Regulations are making a bigger and bigger impact on respiratory care. The AARC has responded by adding a new director of regulatory affairs to the Executive Office staff. Learn more about Anne Marie Hummel and how her years of experience in Washington, DC, are going to help the profession navigate the regulatory landscape.

Presidential Address, Podcast, Spur Members to Action
AARC President Toni Rodriguez inspired attendees at the recent AARC Congress with her impassioned plea for RTs everywhere to support passage of the Respiratory Therapy Initiative pending in Congress. Now everyone can watch her speech—on AARC's Podcast Central.

Paying it Forward
AARC member Roland Peña recently got the surprise of his life when he learned the family of a patient was establishing an endowed chair at his alma mater, all because of the compassionate care he had delivered to their son.

“Doonesbury” Meets RT
Millions of people read “Doonesbury” everyday. On January 22 and 23, they learned more about respiratory therapists in the process. The profession was featured in a strip that dealt with an Air Force Critical Care Air Transport Team.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Read all about your colleagues who are making headlines across the country. 

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