September 18, 2008

Congress 2008: Advance Program Online Now! 
The AARC International Respiratory Congress will be here before we know it—December 13–16, in Anaheim, CA. And now you can see just what the meeting will have to offer. The Advance Program is online now. Look at the great presentations, the beautiful locale, and the great deals we have for travel.

Position Statement Tackles Medication Scheduling
The AARC has just issued a new Position Statement clarifying the Association’s stance on medication scheduling issues that arose in North Carolina earlier this year and had the potential to spread to other states. Read more about how it all came about, how CMS was involved, and how less than one week after it was issued, it's helped one AARC manager. She says it demonstrates "how important it is to be an AARC member."

Respiratory Care Week 2008 is Only Four Weeks Away—Oct. 19–25!
The countdown to Respiratory Care Week is in full swing. It's our best opportunity all year long to raise awareness of respiratory therapists and the patients who benefit from our care. But there are only four weeks left to complete your plans for this event.  If you need ideas, we've got ideas. And for official celebration kits, gift items and educational resources, visit the AARC online store.

Disaster Relief Efforts Continue at the AARC, Donations Sought
The AARC continues to help members hard hit by the recent hurricanes via its Disaster Relief Fund. Read more about what we’re doing—and how your donation to this important fund can help ensure assistance will be available when your colleagues need it most.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Our latest edition of this popular feature covers RTs who’ve made headlines for everything from a research study on school bus exhaust to helping out with hurricane-related care.

Comments or questions? Do you wish to opt out of future emails? Send your requests to info@aarc.org