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RC Currents

September 28, 2023

RC Currents

Single-Inhaler Extra-Fine Triple Therapy Plus Education Improves COPD Outcomes Researchers publishing in Respiratory Medicine have found that COPD patients who switched from dual- or multiple-inhaler therapy to single-inhaler extra-fine triple therapy and were educated on the correct way to use the inhaler experienced multiple improvements. The study was conducted among 126 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.... Read more »

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Meet the 2023 Zenith Award Winners: Exceptional Partners!

September 28, 2023

Meet the 2023 Zenith Award Winners: Exceptional Partners!

We are excited to announce the results of the 2023 Zenith Awards. This year’s recipients are as follows: Aerogen  Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.  Medtronic Monaghan Medical Corp.  Drager Tri-anim Health Services  Hamilton Medical All of these companies were selected by AARC members based on the quality of their products, accessibility of their sales staff,... Read more »

 

Pact Week Highlights 2023

September 28, 2023

Pact Week Highlights 2023

Formally known as Advocacy Week or PACT Week, the Annual Respiratory Care Fly-In was a time for respiratory therapists to come together in Washington, D.C. to fight for their patients and profession. This year’s Fly-In met in Washington, D.C., Sept. 26–27, 2023.  

 

AARC Members In The News | Hamilton C6 ventilators, and Rice Mill Health Risks

September 28, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Hamilton C6 ventilators, and Rice Mill Health Risks

September 28, 2023 AARC member Larry Hopper, RRT, was featured in an article on Fox13memphis.com about possible health risks and other concerns associated with a proposed rice mill in a local community. Read and Watch  it Here AARC member Adrienne Hellinger, MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, was featured in an article in the News and Sentinel about... Read more »

 

Veterans Day Photo Project 2023

September 26, 2023

Veterans Day Photo Project 2023

  As part of the annual flag ceremony at AARC Congress 2023, the AARC will again feature a special tribute to U.S. military veterans. The tribute presentation includes photos of AARC members who are veterans as well as family members of AARC members who are veterans. This addition to the ceremony always makes for a... Read more »

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8 AARC Members Named 2023 SPOTY Recipients

September 21, 2023

8 AARC Members Named 2023 SPOTY Recipients

  Representing the various specialties in respiratory care, eight individuals from across the U.S. were named recipients for the 2023 Specialty Practitioner of the Year award. Join a Specialty Section Adult Acute Care Ambulatory & Post-Acute Care Diagnostics Education Leadership & Management Neonatal-Pediatrics Sleep Surface & Air Transport  

 

5 FAQ About Congress 2023

September 21, 2023

5 FAQ About Congress 2023

The anticipation for AARC Congress 2023 is growing as the event approaches. Respiratory care professionals and enthusiasts from around the world are eager to gather and immerse themselves in the latest developments and trends in the field. To help you prepare for this prestigious event, here are five frequently asked questions (FAQ) about AARC Congress... Read more »

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Tips for Supporting Caregivers

September 21, 2023

Tips for Supporting Caregivers

Tips for Supporting Caregivers  Sept. 21, 2023  You can give your chronic lung disease patients the best care possible while they are in the hospital. You can teach them how to use their inhalers and take their medications when they get home. Your discharge planning process can be state-of-the-art.  But if you fail to turn... Read more »

 

AARC Members In The News | Spotlight, Stepping Up and Tradition

September 21, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Spotlight, Stepping Up and Tradition

September 21, 2023 AARC member Mozhdeh Mehrabian, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, was featured in an article on businesswire.com about health care workers who recently stepped up to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine. Read it Here AARC member Amanda Clark, RRT, was featured in an article in the Columbia Regional Business Report about a new business she... Read more »

 

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Members in the News

September 28, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Hamilton C6 ventilators, and Rice Mill Health Risks

September 28, 2023 AARC member Larry Hopper, RRT, was featured in an article on Fox13memphis.com about possible health risks and other concerns associated with a proposed rice mill in a local community. Read and Watch  it Here AARC member Adrienne Hellinger, MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, was featured in an article in the News and Sentinel about... Read more »

 

September 21, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Spotlight, Stepping Up and Tradition

September 21, 2023 AARC member Mozhdeh Mehrabian, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, was featured in an article on businesswire.com about health care workers who recently stepped up to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine. Read it Here AARC member Amanda Clark, RRT, was featured in an article in the Columbia Regional Business Report about a new business she... Read more »

 

September 14, 2023

AARC Members In The News | Home Care and Challenges

September 14, 2023 AARC member Zach Gantt, RRT, FAARC, authored an article titled “Revolutionizing Respiratory Care at Home” in HomeCare. Read it Here AARC member Dalliya Conway, RRT, was featured in an article on Omaha.com about the challenges she overcame to become an RT and how her high school Upward Bound program helped her chart... Read more »

 

September 7, 2023

AARC Members In The News | New Degree Program and Hawaii COPD

September 07, 2023 AARC member Pam McMillian was featured in an article on bigislandnow.com about the Hawai’i COPD Coalition’s 17th annual COPD Education Day. Read it Here AARC member Jerin Juby, DMgt, MA, RRT, was featured in an article on whyy.org about a partnership between Thomas Jefferson University and National Jewish Health to create new... Read more »

 

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