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In our latest episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Brady Scott, Dana Evans, and David Eitel about their experiences at this year’s Summer Forum, takeaways from the event, and how professional development events help your career. We also look ahead and discuss what attendees can expect at Congress 2022. 

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Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Way way back in the day when my friend Gene was a hospital-based respiratory therapist a department supervisor took a dislike to him and rode his butt day in and day out. Why? Who can say. I’m betting you had (or have) one of those people in your life.

Gene took it as long as he could but that supervisor was after him like a dog with a bone. Which gave Gene an idea.

One day he walked into the hospital and handed his supervisor a brown paper wrapped gift. Inside was a note and a pork-chop shaped squeaky toy for dogs. Gene wrote: “Chew on this for a while because my ass is pretty sore!”

What happened next? They say that hard lessons are best learned with humor and in this case the pork chop squeaky toy worked. The two were not friends but somehow the tension eased.

Question: What metaphorical squeaky toy have you used to diffuse a difficult situation or teach a lesson?  

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This week's thought leaders include:

• Sara Hurvitz, MD, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Brady Scott, PhD, Respiratory Care at Rush University 
• Sallie McAdoo, Director of the Kidney Cancer Association
• Dr. Medlaw, MD, JD, medical malpractice attorney, board certified radiologist

In a landmark case, a US jury has found a former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder over the death of African-American George Floyd. From the medical point of view, one interesting and controversial aspect of this trial was of use of a video as evidence to prove the cause of death.

In this episode of the Physician’s Weekly Podcast, we spoke with our regular expert contributor with the pseudonym Dr. Medlaw about how videos can provide medical evidence for the murder of George Floyd.

Also in this episode, we interview Dr. Brady Scott, Associate Professor in the Division of Respiratory Care at Rush University about Lessons learned in critical care / respiratory care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Oncologist Sara Hurvitz, MD, at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses a new clinical trial she is involved with taking a novel approach to treat breast cancer patients.

But first we talk with the medical director of the Kidney Cancer Association, Sallie McAdoo, about the need for kidney cancer awareness in honor of World Kidney Cancer Day on June 17th, 2021.

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Today's story is about a respiratory therapist named Efren Saldivar, from Glendale, California. A mercy killer who just wasn't being that merciful.   

In this episode, we talk with respiratory therapy student Aubree Kueny who discusses what it’s like to be an RT student during a pandemic. Aubree is an involved student member of the AARC and looks forward to her career as a respiratory therapist.

In January 2021, Aubree wrote an article for the AARC Newsroom: Starting Your Career in Today’s World.

In today's episode, we're talking with Dr. Shawna Strickland as she shares her career journey with the AARC and now beyond as she transitions to the American Epilepsy Society.

In today's episode, we're talking with new AARC Interim Executive Director Paul Divis. Paul shares his background and how his military and business experiences shape his leadership style. He also discusses his excitement for the future of the AARC and the respiratory therapy profession.

In today's episode, we talk with Russell Graham, RRT, CPFT, FAARC, about his experience facing staffing shortages and challenges during the pandemic. Russell offers insights into what his hospital did to combat the shortage. He also shares tips for other managers and hospitals.

In today's episode, we're looking back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and talking with Alicia Wafer, a respiratory therapy director in Detroit, MI. She shares how the COVID-19 affected her hospital and team. She also shares her advice for future respiratory therapists.

In honor of Respiratory Care Week from Oct. 25-31, we chat with Nikki Strait, a respiratory therapist (RT) from Medical Services Company about what her profession means to her. 

On this edition of “Inside Career Technical Training,” YTI Career Institute President and CEO, Jim Bologa and co-host, Ann Baldwin, talk about the emerging technical career of Respiratory Therapy. From the many career paths that RT offers, to the access that student’s across the United States now have at YTI’s unique program is remarkable. Ann and Jim speak with Carl Kenyon, Director for YTI’s Respiratory Therapy Program. Hear the amazing success stories that Carl has to share about his RT graduates, as well as why NOW is such a good time to pursue a career in this field. We cover the requirements to gain entrance into this program, how to apply and what certifications and licenses you obtain upon graduation. 

Healthcare Professionals are being asked to work under extreme physical, mental, and emotional pressures! I am passionate about this issue on so many levels!❤️ 

Healthcare workers are on the frontline of this pandemic face-to-face with challenges beyond what they thought they would ever encounter, yet they are rising to the challenge! 

As deeply tragic and devastating as this is, there is a beauty in the collective synergy of humanity coming together for a cause, people willing to stand up in courage and faith, deeply engaged in their heart, running off of HEART instinct and goodness to serve humanity at its time of greatest need. 
 
Before this COVID-19 pandemic, there had been a silent internal moral war affecting healthcare professionals that needed to be addressed. This internal war was affecting the quality of care and the desire and capacity to care. We have been given an opportunity for renewal, to rise and grow from this challenge. We have a REAL chance to move forward and build a new brand of medical leadership who will inspire and empower, and model how we CAN care.

As a medical life and health coach, I am committed to DIRECTLY supporting healthcare professionals in their recovery and renewal, providing regenerative and restorative tools and resources to help them build emotional resilience and increase their capacity to care! 

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This video may be a little intense, but I CARE DEEPLY! ❤️❤️❤️
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Resources

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• Where to find Chen Hsi: instagram, LinkedIn

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This episode is about how Chen Hsi transitioned from working as a respiratory therapist to flight attendant (!) to a commercial pilot.














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