Category Archives: News

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our dear friend and colleague, George Kacmarek (April 29, 1950 – September 7, 2025). George’s dedication to the respiratory care profession was unwavering. He served as a former Vice President of the ... Read More

Help us shine a light on excellence in respiratory care! The ISRC Awards program depends on your nominations to celebrate outstanding contributions by RTs across Illinois. Recognize your colleagues and inspire the next generation.  Nominate for RCP, Student, Legacy Award ... Read More

ISRC has completed a comprehensive update of our bylaws to align with modern standards, technology, and the evolving needs of our profession. These revisions include important clarifications, streamlined processes, and updated language to better support how we work today. Voting ... Read More

The Illinois Respiratory Care Practice Act has been renewed through 2030, ensuring stability and recognition for our profession. This achievement reflects the ISRC’s continued advocacy for both patients and practitioners.  Special thank you to Chair Robin Robinson and the members ... Read More

IL HOSA celebrated excellence and determination at the Competitive Events Award Session. Congratulations to all the event Finalists and Champions. The ISRC is wishing Team Illinois HOSA the best of luck at  the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in ... Read More

Senior Delegate Lexie Caraway with Junior Delegate Molly Martin.

Illinois Respiratory Therapists Lobby for Better Health Care in Washington, D.C. Lisa Zaenger, AAS, RRT, RCP, DCCS, AARC President-Elect Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC, and Lexie Caraway, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with ... Read More

Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make our 56th annual State Conference a huge success. It would not have been possible without your support.

This years Conference is promising a very full and interesting agenda. You can download the schedule here. DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE > ATTENDEE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE > SPONSOR REGISTRATION CLICK HERE > CONFERENCE SCHEDULE > HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Book a room in our ... Read More

The 2023 ISRC Legacy Award recipient is Ken Scrivano. His respiratory career has spanned 45 plus years here in Illinois. He received his MS degree from Cardinal Stritch University and his RRT back in the day when the oral exams ... Read More