Behind the Breath: Marjorie Cullinan, Diagnostics and Mentoring Journey
AARC Perspectives
In this episode of Behind the Breath, Marjorie Cullinan, MSHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, Operations Manager of Pulmonary Function Testing at Yale New Haven Hospital, sits down with AARC Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss the importance of AARC resources and networking in the Diagnostics Specialty Section, her journey in adult and pediatric respiratory critical care, and how her mentors help shape her career.
Additional Resources
AARC Diagnostics Specialty Section
Behind the Breath Video with Marjorie Cullinan and Monique Kimmel
Behind the Scenes - Research - New CPG Published on Pediatric Critical Asthma
AARC Perspectives
This episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast discusses AARC's newest Clinical Practice Guideline on pediatric critical asthma with Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of CPGs, and lead author Benjamin White, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah. They discuss how this CPG was developed and summarize its recommendations, limitations, and why more research is needed.
Additional Resources
Advocacy Actions - Spring Update 2025 with Miriam O'Day
AARC Perspectives
On this episode of AARC's Perspectives Advocacy Actions podcast with Senior Vice President Miriam O'Day, she discusses progress on the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, SOAR Act, what's on the horizon for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved.
Resources
AARChampion: Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC
AARC Perspectives
In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we are joined by AARCchampion Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, a 48-year member of AARC and virtual pulmonary rehab therapist who discusses professionalism, the importance of RTs, and especially how AARC has shaped his life and journey.
Additional Resources:
Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Opportunities for RTs
Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT
AARC Perspectives
In AARC's latest AARC Perspectives Podcast - Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT, we are joined by Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AARC VP of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel. Michelle discusses her insights, the emotional and psychological aspects of her work, why RTs in cancer-specific care are so critical, and how AARC is helping to bring the cancer care community together.
Additional Resources:
AARC Connect Cancer Care Community
About our guest - Michelle Raussen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS
Member Program Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Program with Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire
AARC Perspectives
The episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast talks with 2024 Emerging Leaders Program participants Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire. They discuss the highlights and experiences with the AARC ELP program and what they learned throughout their year-long mentor-mentee relationship.
AARC Honors: 2024 FACES National Patient Advocacy Award Winner, Brigitte Trace
AARC Perspectives
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, this episode features a chat with FACES Founder Sharman Lamka and 2024 Patient Advocacy Award winner Brigitte Trace, BA, RRT, about what this award means and the importance of patient advocacy.
AARC Educator Focus: Discussion with Petty Memorial Lecturer, Ellen Becker
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the AARC Congress, Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RPFT, AE-C, FAARC, and Joseph Ariale, RRT, discuss Dr. Becker's Thomas L. Petty Memorial Lecture on Reconsidering Race and Ethnicity for Predicting Normal Lung Function.
Industry Insights: A Discussion with Aerogen CEO, John Power and 2025 AARC President, Dana Evans
AARC Perspectives
Welcome to the AARC Perspectives podcast! Recorded live at the AARC Congress, with Aerogen CEO John Power and AARC President Dana Evans.
Advocacy in Action: What's happened in 2024 and what to expect in the futue with Miriam O'Day
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the AARC 2024 Congress, we chat with Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs about what's on the docket for the rest of 2024 and future AARC advocacy efforts for 2025.
Behind the Scenes: What is a Clinical Practice Guidline with Dr. Lynda Goodfellow
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the 2024 AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives chats with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Director, Dr. Lynda Goodfellow, about what a CPG is, why it's important, and what new guidelines are on the horizon.
Member Program Spotlight: Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the AARC Congress, this episode of AARC Perspectives explores the Safe and Effective Staffing Guide and what it is all about with Garry Kauffman and Rena Laliberte.
Member Champion: The Impact of HOSA on Student Recruitment with Lori Arnold and Teri Miller
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chat with AARC members Lori Arnold and Teri Miller about the importance of state and national involvement in HOSA for recruiting students into the RT profession.
Behind the Scenes: Why Get Involved in the House Of Delegates with Julie Jackson
AARC Perspectives
Recorded live at the AARC Congress 2024, we chatted with AARC House of Delegates (HOD) Chair Julie Jackson as she highlighted what the HOD is and why it's important to get involved.
Behind the Scenes: Program Committee
AARC Perspectives
We go behind the scenes of the AARC Program Committee. Volunteers and AARC staff join us for this one of a kind episode. We discuss upcoming events, request for proposals, and so much more.
AARC Honors: Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, 2024 Jimmy A. Young Medal Winner
AARC Perspectives
Hear COPD Champion, Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, story and learn more about what being given the Jimmy A. Young Medal means to him!
Additional Resources
Advocacy in Action: Respiratory Compact Licensure Processes and Timeline
AARC Perspectives
Miriam O’Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, sits down with Ron Posselt, Chair of the Compact Licensure Working Group, to delve into the intricacies of compact licensure, guided by the frequently asked questions from the Council of State Governments’ website. Whether you’re a policy insider or simply curious about how licensure compacts function, you’re in for an insightful discussion.
Advocacy in Action: What is AARC Working on in Regulatory Affairs?
AARC Perspectives
Join Miriam O'Day, AARC Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, as she sits down with Kay Moyer from CRD Associates. They delve into the crucial world of AARC regulatory affairs work, shedding light on its significance and discussing the impactful work undertaken to advocate for respiratory care professionals. Discover how regulatory efforts shape policies affecting healthcare and gain insights into upcoming initiatives.
AARC Honors: Susmita Tarafdar, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award Winner
AARC Perspectives
Listen in on our discussion with Susmita Tarafdar, BA, BS, RRT-NPS, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award winner, and what patient advocacy means to her.
Member Champion Kim Bennion, HIMSS Davies Award Winner for PDN and COPD
AARC Perspectives
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Kim Bennion, AARC Board Member and System Director of Research, about her research work, the HIMSS Davies Award, why she's involved with AARC, and her organization's efforts to use pulmonary disease navigators to reduce COPD readmissions.
Educator Focus: Ellen Becker and Recent Asthma Education Series
AARC Perspectives
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we're joined by Dr. Ellen Becker, an esteemed asthma educator, to explore the new six-part asthma education series. Ellen brings her expertise in respiratory therapy and patient-centered communication to discuss critical updates in asthma management, addressing social determinants of health, and the importance of home asthma management.
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Advocacy in Action: Supplemental Oxygen Reform Act (SOAR)
AARC Perspectives
In this episode, Miriam O'Day, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, discusses the journey of the SOAR Act, AARC efforts in coalition building, and the vital role of storytelling in shaping policy.
Educator Focus: Why Getting Involved with HOSA is Critical for Recruitment
AARC Perspectives
In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we are joined by Karsten Roberts and Shawna Tracy, both program directors who represented the respiratory profession at a HOSA event in Colorado. They share their firsthand experiences, the significance of their presence at HOSA, and the crucial role of promoting respiratory therapy to future leaders in healthcare.
Industry Insights with Medtronic
AARC Perspectives
Join AARC's Industry Insights conversation with Kristen Hood from Medtronic!
Industry Insights with Medline
AARC Perspectives
Join Lisa from Medline for an exclusive peek into the cutting-edge world of respiratory care! Discover Medline's groundbreaking initiatives and Lisa's expertise firsthand. Don't miss this chance to explore the future of healthcare with industry leaders!
Behind the Breath: Marjorie Cullinan, Diagnostics and Mentoring Journey
30:13
Behind the Scenes - Research - New CPG Published on Pediatric Critical Asthma
37:39
Advocacy Actions - Spring Update 2025 with Miriam O'Day
23:58
AARChampion: Steve Wehrman, RRT, RPFT, FAARC
32:42
Behind the Breath: A Day in the Life of a Cancer Care RT
19:59
Member Program Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Program with Meliza Walsh and Doug Gardenhire
29:33
AARC Honors: 2024 FACES National Patient Advocacy Award Winner, Brigitte Trace
11:40
AARC Educator Focus: Discussion with Petty Memorial Lecturer, Ellen Becker
24:13
Industry Insights: A Discussion with Aerogen CEO, John Power and 2025 AARC President, Dana Evans
12:02
Advocacy in Action: What's happened in 2024 and what to expect in the futue with Miriam O'Day
13:18
Behind the Scenes: What is a Clinical Practice Guidline with Dr. Lynda Goodfellow
22:12
Member Program Spotlight: Safe and Effective Staffing Guide with Rena Laliberte and Garry Kauffman
27:44
Member Champion: The Impact of HOSA on Student Recruitment with Lori Arnold and Teri Miller
19:29
Behind the Scenes: Why Get Involved in the House Of Delegates with Julie Jackson
7:14
Behind the Scenes: Program Committee
42:20
AARC Honors: Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FAARC, FCCP, FCCM, 2024 Jimmy A. Young Medal Winner
17:44
Advocacy in Action: Respiratory Compact Licensure Processes and Timeline
10:20
Advocacy in Action: What is AARC Working on in Regulatory Affairs?
21:11
AARC Honors: Susmita Tarafdar, 2023 Patient Advocacy Award Winner
21:56
Member Champion Kim Bennion, HIMSS Davies Award Winner for PDN and COPD
36:34
Educator Focus: Ellen Becker and Recent Asthma Education Series
19:36
Advocacy in Action: Supplemental Oxygen Reform Act (SOAR)
17:07
Educator Focus: Why Getting Involved with HOSA is Critical for Recruitment
24:10
Industry Insights with Medtronic
28:12
Industry Insights with Medline
38:17