Respiratory Care Week Events

What other AARC members are doing to celebrate.

Arkansas

October 21–27, 2007
Baptist Health
Little Rock, AR
Baptist Health will promote Asthma Camp as well as asthma education at the hospital. Lung screenings and correct inhaler use will also be highlighted.

Connecticut

October 24, 2007
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, Connecticut
Lung Health Day event will feature spirometry screenings and MDI/DPI technique screenings.

October 21–27, 2007
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
Lung Health Day will feature spirometry screenings in the cafeteria. Other festivities include the annual raffle, bake sale, and CEU opportunities for staff.

Illinois

October 11, 2007  9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
State Capitol Building
Springfield, IL
The RHAMC (Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago) will be offering spirometry screenings for state legislators.

October 24, 2007, 10:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Thompson State Building
Chicago, IL
Lung Screenings will be offered to the public.

Ohio

October 23–24, 2007
Tift Regional Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Community asthma lecture with a focus on Tift’s Asthma Education Program and free spirometry and health screenings at the Tifton Mall.

Michigan

October 21–27, 2007
MSRC
Frankenmuth, MI
Fall seminar featuring Acute Care, Diagnostic & Rehab Lectures. Work is also being done on another DVD to promote the profession.

South Carolina

October 21–27, 2007
Children’s Hospital Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
The Respiratory Care Department will host a silent auction featuring themed gift baskets donated by the staff. Proceeds from the auction will benefit a respiratory charity voted on by the staff. Lung screenings and educational opportunities will also be available.

Utah

October 27, 2007
Weber State Respiratory Therapy Dept
Ogden, Utah
Ventilator 5K Event will be held at the Ogden River Parkway at 10:00 A.M.