June 9, 2010

AARC Launches COPD Educator Course
Reducing hospital readmissions for COPD is a key objective for hospitals looking to reduce costs and improve quality of care. The AARC’s new online COPD Educator Course provides you with the disease management tools you need to keep your patients out of the revolving door.

Open Forum Deadline Extended to June 30
Good news for Open Forum submitters: the deadline for this year’s abstracts has been extended. You now have until June 30 to submit your abstracts via the AARC’s Easy Street online application process.

Get Ready for Summer with a T-Shirt Sale
Hot weather is arriving and the AARC Store has several short-sleeved t-shirts available–only $5.00 each for any size. The sale runs now through Friday, June 18th, at noon. Inventory is limited, so place your order soon for these respiratory-themed t-shirts. Browse the online store to see the choices. Then order online with a credit card or use the order form provided.

HHS Seeking Branch Chief for Healthy People 2020
We recently told you about job opportunities available at HHS. Now the government has added a new position to the list. Click on the link to learn more about a branch chief position related to Healthy People 2020.

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