This year’s annual AARC Congress is back live and in-person in New Orleans, LA on Nov. 9-12. We are hoping to represent South Dakota this year, won’t you join us?

Registration for Congress 2022 is open and as our state society member, you’re eligible for a discount when you check out.

USE THIS PROMO CODE FOR YOUR STATE DISCOUNT: SD5OFF

Register Today! 

You can also save money by booking your hotel reservations through the AARC, who has reserved rooms at a discounted rate. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/msyla-new-orleans-marriott/overview/

Here’s Why You Should Attend:

• Network with colleagues from around the world

• Learn from the top experts in respiratory care

• Party it up at the Welcome Party

• Your chance to speak with several industry exhibitors and check out the latest in respiratory equipment

• Learn new processes, techniques, and more to bring back to your team

• Receive CRCE credits with sessions focusing in all areas of respiratory care

• Stay through the weekend and enjoy the rich culture and history of New Orleans

Learn More About Congress https://www.aarc.org/aarc-meetings/congress-2022/

Here is the finalized schedule for the 2022 Annual Conference and Business Meeting. Don’t forget to register and book your rooms. The block for the group rate ends September 2nd!!

Registration for both members and vendors is now open.

Join us in October for the Annual Conference and Business Meeting.

We are so excited to see everyone again!!

Link to registration: https://sdsrc.regfox.com/2022-sdsrc-conference

We will be having a silent auction starting 1/25/21 to 2/5/21 10am-5pm MST

You can bid on these item by emailing sdsrc.treasurer@gmail.com. Please state your name, phone number, what item your are bidding on, and the amount.

If you click on the basket line the current bids will show for you.

If you click on the basket line the current bid will show for you.

These basket range anywhere from $50 to $400 in value.

Remember this is our big fundraiser for the year.

The International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive respiratory care meeting in the world.

SDSRC Delegates travel to New Orleans for the Winter House of Delegates session.

Respiratory Care Week is Oct. 20 – 26, and it’s a great chance to reach out to your community, patients, and colleagues, and share your story. Let them know about the many unique benefits respiratory therapists bring each day to patient care.

SDSRC Delegates travel to Ft. Lauderdale for the Summer House of Delegates session.

Camp Superkids is a fun and educational summer camp where children with asthma learn to better manage their disease. For ages 8-14. Camp Superkids is held at Camp Foster YMCA Camp of the Okobojis in Spirit Lake, IA. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2019.

SDSRC PACT Representatives travel to Washington DC to meet with House and Senate leaders to endorse respiratory related legislation. There will be an emphasis on telehealth, competitive bidding on liquid oxygen, and preventing Medicare from adding ventilators to competitive bidding.

AARC hosted event to develop leadership skills for Board members.

Before our PACT Representatives travel to Hill Day each year, we support their efforts here in South Dakota by contacting our House Member and Senators via email and phone. This helps build an awareness for the issues they will discuss in Washington DC.