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Many people may not have heard about a respiratory therapist (RT) until the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the respiratory virus, RTs quickly became behind-the-scenes heroes

Respiratory care is one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the employment of respiratory therapists (RTs)

According to SleepFoundation.org, between 50 million and 70 million people (between 9% and 15% of adults) have sleep disorders in the U.S. While many individuals

Respiratory therapists (RTs) have always been integral to team-based care and key players in improving patient outcomes and quality of life. However, the pandemic has

According to a report from the Administration of Aging, the number of elderly individuals in the U.S. is expected to double between 2020 and 2040,

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine took center stage. Healthcare organizations needed to find ways to connect with patients in a safe setting

As COVID-19 swept across the globe, respiratory therapists (RTs) stepped into the spotlight. These professionals were thrust into critical care situations and called upon to

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic lower respiratory diseases were a leading cause of disability and death in the United States, ranked fourth for all-cause

Professionals in the realm of public health — such as care providers, officials and policymakers — recognize that effective health communication is essential for improving

Healthcare is a vast, almost limitless industry in respect to career opportunities. This is especially true now, as the elderly population grows and retiring healthcare

Famed playwright and activist George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thrust population health management into the spotlight. The pandemic has revealed the fragility of our healthcare systems as large groups of

“How long can you live without water? About a week. Without food? About a month. Without oxygen? Six minutes. After six minutes, you’re brain-dead,” says