February 11, 2010

Respiratory Care Cares About Haiti
As relief efforts continue in Haiti, the AARC is keeping tabs on all the ways the respiratory community is getting involved. See what vendors and members are doing right now.

Vent Survey Results Are In
The AARC surveyed the nation’s hospitals last fall to see how many ventilators they have on hand. Now the government has released the findings, including state-by-state figures that can help your community plan for a mass casualty respiratory event.

Wanted: City Hosts
The International Fellowship Program depends on city hosts who volunteer to coordinate visits to health care facilities in their areas. Find out more about it and get your application in today.

Snow Days!
We know a lot of you have been under a blanket of snow these last few days. Even down at AARC headquarters, we've seen more snow than ever. Let's see your pictures, too.

Register for Feb. 17 Webcast
Helen Sorenson will be presenting a talk on “Tobacco Cessation—Never Quit Quitting” next Wednesday. Sign up now to earn one free CRCE for attending the live session.

Sections Publish Winter Bulletins
All of the Specialty Sections have published the Winter editions of their section Bulletins. Check out these great publications for targeted information in your specialty area.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
This edition covers lots of topics, as members discuss everything from the Buteyko breathing method to a passion for Dr. Seuss. The first two media reports on QRCR facilities are included as well.

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