March 26, 2026 – 🫁 We’re proud to recognize the UW Health Transplant Center as a Gold Sponsor of WiRES 2026! In addition to supporting respiratory education across Wisconsin, the UW Health Transplant Center will also be sharing their expertise through two sessions during the conference. Not Register Yet? https://conferences.wsrc.online/register 🎤 Featured UW Health Speakers Monday, April 20th from 0945-1045 Dr. Michael Eberlein, MD, PhD 🫁 COPD/ILD Criteria Updates for Lung Transplantation Tuesday, April 21st from 1545-1645 Dr. Robert Guzy, MD, PhD 🫁 Demystifying Lung Transplant and Dispelling Myths

March 25, 2026 – 🫁 We’re proud to recognize Monaghan Medical as a Platinum Sponsor of WiRES 2026! Beyond their sponsorship of the conference, Monaghan Medical is helping enrich the learning experience by delivering two educational sessions for attendees. Not Register Yet? https://conferences.wsrc.online/register 🫁 Airway Clearance & Lung Expansion with Judy Schloss 📅 Monday, April 20 from 4:15-4:45 PM in the Exhibit Hall 🫁 Reducing Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications Using PAP and People with Melissa Olson 📅 Tuesday, April 21 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM in WIlderness 1 & 4 Thank you to Monaghan Medical for supporting WiRES and helping bring valuable education to respiratory professionals attending the conference.

March 25, 2026 – 🎤 WiRES Speaker Spotlight - Mike Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT Join us Monday, April 20th from 1100-1200 at WiRES 2026 for a session with Mike Hess, nationally recognized respiratory leader and advocate for improved COPD care. 🫁 Session: Optimizing COPD Management Strategies: Mike will share practical strategies to improve patient outcomes and advance respiratory care practice. This is pponsored by AARC through educational grants from: Linde, Verona Pharma, Viatris, Takeda, Grifols and Olympus.

March 24, 2026 – 🎤 WiRES 2026 Keynote Speaker - Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP We’re excited to welcome Dana Evans, President of the American Association for Respiratory Care, to WiRES 2026! Not Registered Yet? https://conferences.wsrc.online/register In the keynote “The Future Begins Today – Updates on AARC Strategic Initiatives,” Dana will discuss national priorities shaping the future of respiratory care and what they mean for clinicians and educators across Wisconsin. 🫁 Leadership 📈 Innovation 🚀 The future of respiratory care

March 20, 2026 – 🎤 Volunteer Opportunity + Fundraiser for WSRC! 🎶 The Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care (WSRC) is partnering with UW–Madison to work concession stands as a fundraising opportunity—and we need YOUR help! 📍 Event: Shinedown Concert 📍 Location: Kohl Center, Madison, WI 📅 Date: May 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: TBD 👥 Volunteers Needed: 11–13 to staff a large concession stand (highest earning potential!) ✅ Who Can Volunteer? Must be 18 years or older Open to WSRC members, Respiratory Therapists, friends, and family All requirements must be completed prior to volunteering 📌 Volunteer Requirements All volunteers must complete three onboarding steps before their first event: Sign a policy acknowledgement Watch a Levy orientation video Complete a ServSafe Alcohol Certification 💡 Bonus: WSRC will reimburse the $20 ServSafe fee after you volunteer for two events! 🕒 Event Details Shifts are typically 5–8 hours Start 2.5–3.5 hours before the event Volunteers must stay until the stand is checked out and released Additional details will be sent after you sign up 📣 Interested in volunteering? Please reply by emailing clockard@WiSocietyRespCare.onmicrosoft.com by March 23, 2026 so we can submit names and secure our spot. This is a quick turnaround, and spots will fill fast! 🙌 Help support WSRC while enjoying a great concert atmosphere—sign up today!

March 20, 2026 – Happy first day of Spring!!!! In honor of warmer weather coming we want you to Spring forward Your Skills with AARC’s Resources Ready to advance your respiratory care career? AARC offers various educational tools to help you grow, including: 📚 AARC University – More than 200 hours of education to enhance your skills. 🩺 Webinars– Stay current with discussions from leading experts on trends, topics, and research impacting the profession, including the monthly Leadership Grand Rounds. 🔬 Research & Clinical Resources – Members receive free access to Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Reports– the leading journals for RT research. More education, including a blood gas microcredential, an updated airway clearance guide, COPD on-demand webinars, and more, is coming in 2026! Sign up to receive alerts when new AARC education is released. 🔗 Explore AARC resources today: https://www.aarc.org/education/ #AARC #RespiratoryCare #RTEducation #ClinicalExcellence #AARC2026

March 19, 2026 – Nominations are coming to a close in a few short days! Know someone who goes above and beyond? Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized on the big stage? Nominate them today! We love to brag about our Wisconsin RTs 👑

March 19, 2026 – We are so proud of this compact agreement! Check out this story highlighting one of the many people who worked to make this happen for Wisconsin! Wisconsin RTs are so easy to brag about!

March 19, 2026 – Did someone way conference?! WE DID! Registration is still open for the first annual WiRES conference in Wisconsin Dells. Come for education, networking, karaoke, and fun! No kitten around, it'll be one to remember. https://conferences.wsrc.online/

March 18, 2026 – 😾 Before registering for WiRES 😸 After registering for WiRES The choice is clear.... we're not kitten around Join fellow Wisconsin Respiratory Therapists at the first annual WiRES Conference in Wisconsin Dells—and upgrade your mood instantly. 👉 Register today! https://conferences.wsrc.online/ #WiRES2026 #RespiratoryTherapy #WSRC #AARC #NBRC #WisconsinRT

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