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MONAGHAN MEDICAL WINS 2024 AARC ZENITH AWARD
Respiratory Care Leader Honored for Excellence in Products and Services [PLATTSBURGH, NY | October 3, 2024 - Monaghan Medical Corp., an innovator in the development and manufacturing of respiratory devices, proudly announces its recognition as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Zenith Award, presented by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). This accolade reaffirms Monaghan...
Tech Tools: Using Devices to Improve Care
We use technology tools each day—for both personal and business purposes. These tools can improve efficiency, keep us connected and enhance collaboration, and even help in patient treatments. We asked AARC member Michael Hess, BS, RRT, RPFT, to share how he uses technology tools in his daily practice to help aid in the delivery of […]
Read the post:Tech Tools: Using Devices to Improve CareMeet Your New ARCF Trustee
Teresa A. Volsko, MBA, MHHS, RRT, CMTE, FAARC, is the newest member of the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) Board of Trustees. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the ARCF is dedicated to promoting respiratory health through research, education, and patient-focused philanthropic activities in respiratory care. Teresa A. Volsko, MBA, MHHS, RRT, CMTE, FAARC, the newest […]
Read the post:Meet Your New ARCF TrusteeStudent Perspective: Finding Your Connection
By Jose Perez Jose Perez (front row, second from left) with fellow students following a presentation at school. When I was in high school I was able to participate in Medical programs that Weber State University had to offer. We would be shown demonstrational skills used by EMT, nurses, radiologists, etc. I was always attracted […]
Read the post:Student Perspective: Finding Your ConnectionBreaking Through the Excuses to Advance Your Degree – Joseph Ariale
For many of us, we face a variety of obstacles that prevent us from pursuing higher education. Barriers may include cost (How can I pay for school?), busy schedules (I don’t have time or I have too many family obligations.), or balancing a full time job (I work full time, how can I also attend […]
Read the post:Breaking Through the Excuses to Advance Your Degree – Joseph ArialeCatching Up With Dianne Lewis, AARC President 1993
This month in our Catching Up series, we’re learning more about Dianne Lewis MS, RRT, FAARC, AARC president 1993. Lewis shares details about her career path, road to presidency, as well as tips and advice for members interested in pursuing leadership roles in the AARC. Describe Your Career Path “It was important to me to […]
Read the post:Catching Up With Dianne Lewis, AARC President 1993Tom Newton’s Memorable Career: Claire Wineland’s RT Looks Back
Tom Newton with longtime patient Claire Wineland. Respiratory therapists often build special bonds with the chronic lung patients they take care of year after year. Tom Newton, RRT, AE-C, is no exception, and as he got ready to retire a few weeks ago, one of his longtime patients let the world know what he has […]
Read the post:Tom Newton’s Memorable Career: Claire Wineland’s RT Looks BackNew AHA Video Includes Bold Goal
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a new video about their latest campaign to reduce deaths related to cardiac arrest. According to the AHA, 475,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States each year. They are challenging everyone to help bring that number to zero. According to AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Marketing […]
Read the post:New AHA Video Includes Bold GoalRT Role in Marriage Proposal Featured on Megyn Kelly TODAY
RTs Shelly Asher, far left and Margaret Gill, far right, from Community Howard Regional Health hospital, helped Don Smith pop the question to Krystal Shaffer in December of 2016. Lots of good things happen every day in pulmonary rehabilitation programs, but given the age and health of most PR participants, marriage proposals are not among […]
Read the post:RT Role in Marriage Proposal Featured on Megyn Kelly TODAYInvolvement is Where You Find Value
Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, is the program director at Ozarks Technical Community College. He recently took time to reflect on his career path and share how he found value in maintaining membership in the AARC. What Does AARC Membership Do for You? The bigger picture Aaron Light learned that getting involved in the AARC […]
Read the post:Involvement is Where You Find ValuePatient Focus: Christine Hartling Cherishes “Her Kids”
Christine Hartling, center, seen here with FACES Foundation President and Co-founder Sharman Lamka and AARC Chief Business Officer Tim Myers, MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC, was proud to receive the first ever AARC/FACES Foundation National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award. Christine Hartling, MHM, RRT, RRT-NPS, has a motto that has served her well in her work with […]
Read the post:Patient Focus: Christine Hartling Cherishes “Her Kids”