Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS

Dr Schell is a respiratory therapist, Assistant Clinical Professor KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS and the 2019-2020 AARC President. @aarc_tweets

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

I just wrote to Congress to ask them to support legislation to Support Respiratory Therapists. You can help us get the message out as well by clicking here: https://t.co/vGC4T3e33F. Join @aarctweets in our Annual Virtual Lobby Campaign
#AARCVLC2021 #SupportRTs

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

I just wrote to my Members of Congress. Take Action on the CONNECT for Health Act #HR4932/#S2741. . #TELEHEALTH #AARCLobby. Click Here: https://t.co/veTCNGtzdD

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

I just wrote to my Members of Congress. Take Action on the CONNECT for Health Act #HR4932/#S2741. . #TELEHEALTH #AARCLobby. Click Here: https://t.co/KcrBeNnkGm

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@rep_watkins as a constituent, I ask that you please co-sponsor #HR4932 / #S2741 the CONNECT for Health Act (CONNECT ACT). #TELEHEALTH #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@SenPatRoberts as a constituent, I ask that you please co-sponsor #HR4932 / #S2741 the CONNECT for Health Act (CONNECT ACT). #TELEHEALTH #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@JerryMoran as a constituent, I ask that you please co-sponsor #HR4932 / #S2741 the CONNECT for Health Act (CONNECT ACT). #TELEHEALTH #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@RepDavids as a supporter of respiratory care, please co-sponsor H.R. 2508 the Better Respiration through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act (BREATHE ACT). #HR2508 #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Thank you Grace Anne Dorney Koppel!

[American Association for Respiratory Care @aarc_tweets]

Grace Anne Dorney Koppel discusses #COPD and the value of pulmonary rehab for patients.

Want to gain expertise in pulmonary rehab? Check out AARC's course ➡️ https://t.co/SLZ4GXBXU1

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Joined the Louisiana society at Senator Bill Cassidy’s health policy advisor, Jeff Lucas about RTs and our patients.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Joined the Maryland delegates with Senator Cardin’s health policy advisor to visit about RT initiatives.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Met once again with Bryan Wells, health policy advisor for Kansas Senator Pat Roberts about RTS and telehealth pilot project. Thank you Bryan For your time.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Second visit today at Kansas senator Jerry Moran’s office. Met with Kyle Christian legislative assistant about RTs in the future of telehealth.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

Second visit today at Kansas senator Jerry Moran’s office. Met with Kyle Christian legislative assistant about RTs in the future of telehealth.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

First visit done with Congressman Ron Estes 4th district from Kansas. Working the Hill in Washington for the RT and our patients.

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

It is time to use your voice. Contact your legislators! We will be in Washington soon!

[American Association for Respiratory Care @aarc_tweets]

True is the correct answer! (Considering that we were referencing the lung size of an average human being.) Thank you for participating. 😄

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@rep_watkins as a constituent and Respiratory Therapist,please co-sponsor the Better Respiration Through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act when introduced and introduce a companion bill in the Senate. #breathingmatters #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@SenPatRoberts as a constituent and Respiratory Therapist,please co-sponsor the Better Respiration Through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act when introduced and introduce a companion bill in the Senate. #breathingmatters #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

.@JerryMoran as a constituent and Respiratory Therapist,please co-sponsor the Better Respiration Through Expanding Access to Tele-Health Act when introduced and introduce a companion bill in the Senate. #breathingmatters #aarclobby

[Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS @AARC_President]

@EllenBeckerRRT So great to visit with them and get to know them better. We have some great leaders and opportunities to continue to grow the profession.

[Ellen Becker @EllenBeckerRRT]

I had the pleasure of meeting many of these leaders on Saturday and feel great about the future of our profession!