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Member News: Honoring an Outstanding Educator, a Healthcare Hero and Others

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  • RC Central Editorial Team

  • October 12, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Member News: Honoring an Outstanding Educator, a Healthcare Hero and Others

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRespiratory care professional news and recognition
Key MechanismsThe article reports professional honors, media coverage, and educational activities involving respiratory care professionals.
Target PopulationRespiratory care professionals and healthcare staff
Care SettingProfessional recognition, education, and hospital staff simulation activities

Key Highlights

  • Amanda Dexter, MS, RRT, received the 2026 Distinguished CHEST Educator designation.
  • Mona Lisa Escalante, RRT, RRT-NPS, was recognized as the 1st Responder Healthcare Hero at the annual Healthcare Heroes event.
  • Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT, discussed misconceptions about supplemental oxygen among patients and practitioners.
  • Mary Phillips, MEd, RRT, RPFT, AE-C, presented on e-cigarettes at the Kentucky Society for Respiratory Care conference.
  • Masroor Rehman, RRT, was featured in coverage of Simulation Week conducted for NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull staff.

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