March 15, 2007

7th Annual Capitol Hill Lobby Day a Huge Success
More than 115 members of the AARC's Political Advocacy Contact Team descended on Washington, DC, earlier this month to educate members of Congress on legislation important to the respiratory care profession. Visiting with more than 300 Congressional offices, these volunteers ensured the respiratory care message was heard loud and clear.

AARC Times Wants to Hear from You!
AARC Times is planning its Editorial Calendar, and you can help. Click on the link to suggest clinical review topics you'd like to see covered in the magazine. Ideas will be accepted until March 23.

QRCR Deadline Quickly Approaching
Does your facility meet the AARC's Quality Respiratory Care Recognition requirements? Then get the attention you deserve by applying for the QRCR designation. But hurry – the deadline for enrollment and recertification is coming up March 31.

Students Rock With Special Projects and Activities
Remember the first time you were allowed to see a real, live patient during clinical rotations? It's a rite of passage for all RTs, and the Medical College of Georgia recognizes it with a White Coat Ceremony . Meanwhile, up in North Dakota a student survey on tobacco is making some press and garnering the attention of community leaders.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Check out our latest list of newsmakers to see who reported on a new ventilator, who touted a new pulmonary rehab program, who commented on winter-related respiratory problems, and much, much more.

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