Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care

11/19/2025

11/12/2025

The CTSRC would like to congratulate Maria Marques who was the 2025 PHIL Award recipient for Midstate Medical Center!

10/24/2025

Goodwin RT students celebrated RC Week by hosting a table in the main lobby showcasing some of the equipment used by respiratory therapists on a daily basis. We also provided information on asthma and COPD, smoking cessation, and the hazards of va**ng. We were able to engage with close to a hundred students and faculty, raising awareness for the profession

10/23/2025

What a way to celebrate respiratory care week by connecting with and educating future RTs! Health systems across the state attended University of Hartfords respiratory care event!

The info session brought awareness to healthcare exploration majors about the respiratory profession and allowed current RT students to showcase their skills to prospective students with various simulations!

Show us what events you’ve been apart of this week to spread awareness on the profession! Post your pics in the comment section!

10/21/2025

Happy Respiratory Care Week 2025!
This week, we proudly celebrate Respiratory Therapists across Connecticut for the incredible work they do every day. Thank you for your vital contributions to the healthcare team from managing life sustaining equipment, delivering critical therapies, performing life saving interventions, and providing education to help patients of all ages breathe easier. 🫁💙

The CTSRC extends our deepest appreciation to every RT in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home care, education, and research. Your dedication, expertise, and compassion make a lasting impact on patients, families, and communities across our state.

We are also honored to share this Official Proclamation from Governor Ned Lamont, recognizing October 19–25, 2025 as National Respiratory Care Week in Connecticut. Thank you, Governor Lamont, for helping highlight the vital role of respiratory care professionals statewide.

Let’s take this week to celebrate our profession, lift up our colleagues, and continue raising awareness about the importance of lung health and respiratory care.

09/10/2025

The Board of Directors would like to congratulate and welcome Michael Nay to fill the position of President for the Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care. Michael is currently the Director of the Department of Respiratory Care at Yale New Haven Hospital and has served as the co-chair of the Respiratory and Pulmonary Services Committee at the Connecticut Hospital Association for the past 3 years. Michael has been working in respiratory care for 32 years; the last 22 being in leadership roles. He has spent his time in leadership with a strong focus on RT advocacy and empowerment, evidence-based best practices, and patient centric care models. The CTSRC looks forward to his leadership and advocacy as he takes on this new role.

08/10/2025

American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC

Save the date for Congress 2025, December 6-9 in Phoenix, Arizona. Registration and housing details will be available in August! Mark your calendar and plan to attend THE respiratory care event of the year!

The AARC International Congress is the premier networking and educational event specifically designed for respiratory therapists from across the country and around the world.

08/06/2025

We are looking for speakers for the 2026 symposium. Please email ctsrc.internalvp@gmail.com if you have a topic you would like to present.

07/28/2025

Join us in honoring the contributions of respiratory care professionals during Respiratory Care Week, Oct. 19-25! Help raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and connect with colleagues who make a difference every day.
American Association for Respiratory Care - AARC
Check out our Respiratory Care Week webpage to download the RC Week promotion toolkit full of ideas and graphics. We also have new merchandise available so place your orders soon for best availability.

07/21/2025

Patient Stories Needed: Association for Respiratory Care - AARC
This August, while members of Congress are home in their districts, the AARC is teaming up with the COPD Foundation and the Alpha-1 Foundation to launch a powerful new advocacy effort: pairing patient advocates with respiratory therapists for in-district meetings to share personal stories and professional insight about the importance of supplemental oxygen access. Download the August Recess Toolkit for tips on how to reach out to your local representatives.

07/19/2025

The CTSRC is excited to announce that the 2026 CTSRC Symposium is already BOOKED for next year!

SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th at the Bristol Event Center!

More to come on event day details and open registration, so stay tuned!