Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, cardiopulmonary diagnostic labs, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and home health agencies; however, about 75% of respiratory therapists are employed by hospitals.

Eye Injury Prevention Month is observed throughout October every year. This annual awareness month aims to spread information about common eye injuries and how to prevent them.

In 1982, nearly 40 years after the first group of Inhalation Therapists (now known as Respiratory Therapists) started working, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation dedicating #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek

The ability to fix a physical problem that interferes with activities of daily living is surely a superpower. National Physical Therapy Month is the time to recognize these unsung superheroes who help patients move more easily, feel better, and adapt to life after an accident.

Low health literacy affects more adult Americans than those with diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer combined (Pfizer, 2013) Nearly 9 out of 10 adults have difficulty using the everyday health information that is routinely available in our healthcare facilities.

Respiratory therapists played a critical role during the pandemic and continue to do so throughout the world. Currently there are over 131,000 respiratory therapists employed in the United States alone. #respiratory

We rarely think about breathing except when we have trouble doing so and that’s why October is Healthy Lung Month. Numerous organizations have joined forces to educate the public about the importance of protecting our #lungs .

Bullying directly affects a student’s ability to learn. Students who are bullied often do not want to go to school. They may find it difficult to concentrate, show a decline in grades, and lose self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. #bullying

Respiratory therapy is not a well-known or well understood occupation and unless you work in a hospital or have ever needed a respiratory therapist, people usual have never heard of it. #respiratorytherapist

Respiratory therapists diagnose, manage and work to control illnesses affecting the lungs.

National Bullying Prevention Month is a time for everyone to raise awareness. Talking about bullying prevention helps build understanding. All schools, organizations, and communities are encouraged to widely share and post information about how to prevent #bullying

Health education is about equality and equal access to health services. People often forget that health stretches beyond just preventing illness. A healthy person in a healthy community relies on feeling safe, accepted, and happy.

Stuttering is a disruption in speech pattern involving disruptions, or dysfluencies, in a person’s speech, but there are nearly as many ways to stutter as there are people who stutter. #internationalstutteringday

#RespiratoryCareWeek was started by President Ronald Reagan in November of 1982. He signed a proclamation declaring the third week in October as National Respiratory Care Week. Since then, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has been the primary sponsor.

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World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day occurs every October 19. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 126 million Americans are impacted by musculoskeletal conditions. Many cases are brought on by obesity developed during childhood.

Health literacy is a large determinate of health status and without these components offered by health education specialists, members in each community can be greatly affected. Health literacy is the ability to access, understand, and act on health information.

Home Eye Safety Month highlights the number of eye injuries that occur in the home each year. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about 50 percent of eye injuries occur at home.