AARC News
New Connect Community App Available for Download
The new AARConnect community app is now available in your mobile device's app store. Search for AARConnect, download, and log in with your AARC member credentials. This new app gives you quick access to your AARConnect communities so you can build meaningful connections, share expertise, and solve issues with respiratory therapists across the country.
AARConnect has many new communities to participate in from clinical educators to oncology care. Check it out today and engage with your fellow RTs! Questions? Connect with heather.willden@aarc.org for more details.
Registration Now Open for Summer Forum July 13–15 in Bonita Springs, FL.
This year’s event promises unprecedented learning and networking opportunities full of fun and sun in a beautiful location. Register at the AARC Website
https://www.aarc.org/aarc-meetings/summer-forum-2026/
Use Promo Code KS10OFF for $10 off your registration
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Congratulations to Our
Russ Babb Memorial
Scholarship Winners
The following awards were bestowed:
1st Place - Cassidy Eckhoff, Washburn - $1,000
2nd Place - Karen Williams, Hutchinson Community College- $400
3rd Place - Erin Shoffner, Fort Hays Tech Northwest- $250
4th Place - Breanna Robinson, KU- $150
Recognition Award - Lynette Guisinger, Fort Hays Tech Northwest- $75
Recognition Award - Kevin Ortiz, Fort Hays Tech Northwest- $75
Recognition Award - Alize Tatum, Seward County Community College - $50
Total Scholarship Distribution: $2,000
Deadline for the 2027 Russ Babb Memorial Scholarship Will be in March of 2027
The Next Scheduled KRCS Conference is September 18, 2026
in Hays, Ks. at the Hilton Garden Inn
221 West 43rd Street, Hays, Kansas,
Save the Dates:
In 2027 we will be back in Lawrence for the 47th Annual KRCS Education Seminar
April 7 & 8, 2027
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
AARC and Kansas need your Help!
Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act
AARC needs your help to keep the progress moving forward about the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) act (S.3821). If you haven't already, please take a minute to reach out to your Senator and tell him/her how important this legislation is to improving patient outcomes!
For more information and to quickly contact your Senator please click the link below!!
Are you a Speaker?
Do you have a topic you are passionate about? Maybe Research you want to share?
If so click the link below and fill out the Speaker Proposal Form.
The Kansas Respiratory Care Society is formed to: Educate, advocate, and promote the profession and practice of Respiratory Care
Mission Statement:
Your AARC Membership helps you in each stage of your career.
Are You An AARC Member?
More than ever before, respiratory therapists are important to the world’s health.
And yet finding your way in a growing profession isn’t always easy.
The AARC can help you discover your unique path and connect you with thousands of other dedicated RTs
Membership in the AARC means you have access to a community that will be there for you when you want to expand your expertise and grow your professional network. You can take advantage of free and discounted CRCE, in-person and virtual meetings, volunteer and leadership opportunities, and other resources to enhance your knowledge and strengthen your RT skills. Wherever you are in your career, AARC is the platform exclusively serving every respiratory therapist.
American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 N. MacArthur Blvd Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063-4706
Contact Us
(972) 243-2272 Email: info@aarc.org
Education Resources
Respiratory Care Educational Supplies
Did you know that the KRCS provides lungs and other educational supplies for you to provide educational opportunities for schools and health fairs
Please Contact Jessica Callaway for more information
jessica.callaway@ascension.org
For locations please see Educational Supplies page
How to Contact Us
We are here for you!
The Kansas Respiratory Care Society is a volunteer organization that is an affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
We do not have or maintain a physical building/office or have someone to answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Our official mailing address is:
Kansas Respiratory Care Society
520 E. Berry
Rose Hill, KS 67133
If you need to get a hold of a board member you can visit the Board Page and email or call any board member at their posted contacts.
You can reach our webmaster by email. This email address is checked frequently.
To advertise an employment ad on the KRCS website
Please contact the KRCS webmaster via email, or phone 316-268-6849
Advertising and sponsorship fees are $50.00 per month or $200.00 per year payable to the Kansas Respiratory Care Society
