To highlight the achievements and contributions of AARC members in research, leadership, and workforce development.
Approach:
Study on Smoking Cessation: Mindy Conklin and colleagues conducted a study showing that switching to non-menthol cigarettes can aid African Americans in quitting smoking while using varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy.
Lifetime Achievement Recognition: Kris Ostrander received the Honorary Lifetime Award from the Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care for her leadership and commitment to respiratory therapy.
Workforce Development Initiative: Marissa Trosen is involved in the BREATE-SD initiative, which focuses on strengthening the respiratory therapy workforce pipeline in South Dakota.
Key Findings:
Switching to non-menthol cigarettes can assist in smoking cessation for African Americans.
Kris Ostrander recognized for her long-standing contributions to respiratory therapy.
BREATE-SD initiative aims to enhance the respiratory therapy workforce in South Dakota.
