Articles by: Heather Willden
January 13, 2021
Beyond Job Prospects: The Value of Networking and Collaboration
We speak with AARC Member, Andy Miller, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, to discuss the importance of networking and collaboration.
Heather Willden
January 11, 2021
Welcome From Your AARC Interim Executive Director
Paul Divis, the new interim executive director of the AARC, shares a welcome message and introduction in an open letter to the membership.
Heather Willden
January 7, 2021
24 Organizations Achieve Excellence in Respiratory Care
The AARC recognizes 24 organizations as the 2020-2021 Apex Recognition Award recipients. View the list of organizations.
Heather Willden
December 30, 2020
The AARC Looks Forward with New Leadership for 2021
The AARC Board of Directors has named new leadership for 2021. Paul Divis has been selected as the AARC Interim Executive Director.
Heather Willden
December 7, 2020
Joint Statement: AARC & AHA Urge Protective Measures
The American Association for Respiratory Care and the American Heart Association urge protective measures as COVID infection rates and deaths continue to rise.
Heather Willden
October 26, 2020
Congress LIVE! Keynote Sets Focus on Path Forward From COVID-19
2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented stressors on an already stretched workforce, amplifying and bringing to light pre-existing issues in the health care landscape. While our teams heroically met the challenges they were faced, they also struggled behind the scenes. Nisha Mehta, MD, will address these concerns along with solutions as she kicks off... Read more »
Heather Willden
September 9, 2020
AARC Disaster Relief Fund Activated
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in the following areas: California, due to the recent destruction caused by wildfires, Iowa, due to the recent severe weather and flooding on August 10, 2020, and Louisiana, due to the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Laura beginning on August 22, 2020. Members living... Read more »
Heather Willden
July 21, 2020
AARC Mourns Loss of American Icon, Hero, and Friend to Respiratory Care
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) died Friday, July 17 at the age of 80. Turning from activist to lawmaker, Lewis spent his life working to make our lives better. His dedication to advocating for the rights of minorities started young. He took part as an architect of and a keynote speaker at the historic March... Read more »
Heather Willden
July 8, 2020
Executive Office Update: We will never forget them
It has been a long and arduous journey that is far from over in our nation since the outbreak of COVID-19. As an RT, you played a huge role in caring for and managing afflicted patients in our nation’s hospitals and outpatient locations. We understand we’ve lost colleagues this year to COVID-19, as a direct... Read more »
Heather Willden
July 6, 2020
AARC Congress 2020 Canceled, Virtual Event To Come
AARC Congress 2020 International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition After careful consideration of the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and its effect on RTs everywhere, the American Association for Respiratory Care has decided to cancel the AARC Congress 2020 live event. As the U.S. continues to work toward reopening, we understand there are still uncertainties that prevent... Read more »
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