Calvin Dixon

Anne Kennedy

Michael Anderson

Deryl Gulliford

Jim Grantz

• Mary Buckley Davis comments on a program aimed at improving the quality of life for people with asthma in this article in the Norwich, CT, Bulletin.

• Kathy Stout and the unique jewelry she fashions using an insect called the caddisfly are featured in this article in the Worchester, MA, Telegram.

• Calvin Dixon is quoted on his hospital’s addition of pediatric pulmonary stress testing in this article on the KALB-TV web site out of Alexandria, LA. “We’re very proud to offer this service to the community,” says the RRT. “Our goal is for children to receive the highest standard care right here in Central Louisiana.”

• Melva Bellefountaine shares information about the health effects of poor air quality in this article in the Bolton, Ontario, Caledon Enterprise.

• Gregory Wehby is pictured explaining bronchoscopy equipment to visitors to a new cancer center in this article in the Grand Rapids, MI, Press.

• Anne Kennedy provides expert information about the health effects from the recent California fires in this article in the San Jose, CA, Mercury News. “The rule of thumb is any strenuous outdoor activity means that you will be breathing deeper and therefore more likely to bring the irritating particles into your lungs where they start the inflammation process,” says the therapist.

• Dr. Michael R. Anderson is noted for his promotion to vice president and associate chief medical officer for University Hospital’s Office of Patient Care, Nursing and Medical Outcomes in this article in the Cleveland, OH, Plain Dealer.

• Deryl Gulliford and Jim Grantz are both quoted in this article in the Enid, OK, News about their school’s winning Sputum Bowl team. The students, from Autry Technology Center, bested Rose State College in the state competition. (The two educators note the article mistakenly states Tulsa Community College competed as well.)

• Robin Powell warns her community about respiratory problems associated with rising temperatures in this article on GoDanRiver.com out of Virginia and North Carolina.

• John Lovelace is noted as the president of a group working to save a public golf course in this article in the Seattle, WA, Post Intelligencer.

• The respiratory care program at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH, is noted for winning the Excellence in Respiratory Therapy Education Award from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care in this article in the college newspaper.

• And three more facilities are congratulated for earning the AARC’s Quality Respiratory Care Recognition:

• Morehead Memorial Hospital in this article on GoDanRiver.com, with great comments from Department Director Cindy Johnson.
• Rockdale Medical Center in this press release featuring Supervisor James Gann and staff members Vanessa Dameron, Lizy Kaparmapil, Lisymol Joseph, Stephen Loyd, and Tim Andrews.
• Herber Valley Medical Center in this article in the hospital newsletter highlighting the roles of Department Director Kim Bennion and her staff.